Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
Stantec Inc. (STN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
26.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
STN Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
STN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR5.9%
5Y CAGR7.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
1Y Total Return0.5%
5Y Total Return113.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,38210Y ago$38,35320Y ago$93,977
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.
STN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
STN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Stantec Inc. distributes 26.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
STN has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.9% and 5-year CAGR of 7.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 113.8%, with dividends contributing 6.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,353 today.
STN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.96
Avg/Payment$0.1481
Latest Change+9.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.1791 | ↑ +9.1% | 77.57% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1641 | ↑ +1.4% | 68.74% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.1618 | ↓ -2.1% | 59.62% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1652 | ↑ +4.9% | 57.47% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.1575 | ↑ +7.9% | 74.70% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1459 | ↓ -6.5% | 77.77% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.1560 | ↑ +1.7% | 76.26% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.1535 | ↓ -0.8% | 71.83% | Jul 15, 2024 |
STN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
26.0% payout
Streak
13Y
7.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.7%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STNStantec Inc. | $10.4B | 0.7% | 26.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
 TTEKTetra Tech, Inc. | $8.0B | 0.8% | 26.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  WSCWillScot Holdings Co… | $4.2B | 1.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  JJacobs Solutions Inc… | $14.5B | 1.0% | 52.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
1st  KBRKBR, Inc. | $4.2B | 2.0% | 20.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 PRIMPrimoris Services Co… | $5.9B | 0.3% | 6.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $416.8B | 0.7% | 31.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
STN Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.65 | 6.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $0.61 | 4.6% | 4 | $3.17 | 19.2% | 5.20x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.58 | 6.7% | 4 | $2.98 | 19.6% | 5.11x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.55 | 4.1% | 4 | $2.21 | 24.7% | 4.04x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.53 | 13.8% | 4 | $1.80 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.46 | 5.2% | 4 | $1.53 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | 5.2% | 4 | $1.74 | 25.2% | 3.97x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.42 | 7.4% | 4 | $0.42 | 99.2% | 1.01x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.39 | 14.4% | 4 | $0.85 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonSTN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STN stock.
How much dividend does STN pay per share?
Stantec Inc. (STN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is STN's next ex-dividend date?
STN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is STN's dividend safe?
STN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.0% and FCF payout ratio of +11.7%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is STN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Stantec Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does STN pay dividends?
Stantec Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STN five years ago would be worth approximately $21,382 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.