Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.96
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
24.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
STLD Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.5% and trend is rising.
STLD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.96
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR13.7%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return72.9%
5Y Total Return310.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$41,02910Y ago$99,39620Y ago$212,410
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
STLD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
STLD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Steel Dynamics, Inc. distributes 24.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
STLD has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.7% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STLD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 310.3%, with dividends contributing 14.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $99,396 today.
STLD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$8.75
Avg/Payment$0.4375
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 88.84% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.5300 | — | 89.78% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.5300 | ↑ +6.0% | 1.13% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.18% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.41% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 1.50% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +8.7% | 1.50% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4600 | — | 1.61% | Jan 10, 2025 |
STLD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
24.6% payout
Streak
13Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $33.8B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
 NUENucor Corporation | $56.2B | 0.9% | 29.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.6B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $7.2B | 1.1% | 96.2% | 5 | At Risk |
2nd  WORWorthington Industri… | $3.0B | 1.3% | 23.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $844M | 4.9% | — | 4 | Unknown |
STLD Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.59 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 8.7% | 4 | $7.99 | 25.0% | 3.99x | 5.5% |
| 2024 | $1.84 | 8.2% | 4 | $9.84 | 18.7% | 5.35x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $1.70 | 25.0% | 4 | $14.64 | 11.6% | 8.61x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $1.36 | 30.8% | 4 | $20.92 | 6.5% | 15.38x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 4.0% | 4 | $15.56 | 6.7% | 14.96x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $2.59 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | 28.0% | 4 | $3.04 | 31.6% | 3.17x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.75 | 21.0% | 4 | $5.35 | 14.0% | 7.13x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.62 | 10.7% | 4 | $3.36 | 18.5% | 5.42x | 1.7% |
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STLD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STLD stock.
How much dividend does STLD pay per share?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is STLD's next ex-dividend date?
STLD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STLD typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is STLD's dividend safe?
STLD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.6% and FCF payout ratio of +29.6%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is STLD a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Steel Dynamics, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does STLD pay dividends?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STLD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STLD five years ago would be worth approximately $41,029 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STLD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STLD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.