Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.48
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
6 years
SXC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.3% and trend is rising.
SXC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.8%
Trailing DPS$0.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout53.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR19.7%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return-15.7%
5Y Total Return17.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,69710Y ago$13,50720Y ago$5,772
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.
SXC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
SXC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
SunCoke Energy, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 53.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SXC has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.7% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SXC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.8% dividend yield, 6.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 17.0%, with dividends contributing 24.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,507 today.
SXC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.92
Avg/Payment$0.0960
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 6.91% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 6.98% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 7.49% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 6.37% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 5.48% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 4.79% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 3.58% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1200 | ↑ +20.0% | 4.79% | Sep 3, 2024 |
SXC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.8%
#1 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
6Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $602M | 6.8% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 HCCWarrior Met Coal, In… | $4.6B | 0.4% | 31.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AMRAlpha Metallurgical … | $2.5B | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BTUPeabody Energy Corpo… | $3.0B | 1.2% | — | 2 | Unknown |
2nd  FANGDiamondback Energy, … | $58.0B | 1.9% | 69.5% | 0 | Watch |
 NUENucor Corporation | $52.9B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $34.4B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $19.0B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
SXC Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $-0.52 | — | — | 10.3% |
| 2024 | $0.44 | 22.2% | 4 | $1.12 | 39.3% | 2.55x | 9.5% |
| 2023 | $0.36 | 28.6% | 4 | $0.68 | 52.9% | 1.89x | 7.8% |
| 2022 | $0.28 | 16.7% | 4 | $1.19 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 6.0% |
| 2021 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.52 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 5.2% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | 300.0% | 4 | $0.04 | 600.0% | 0.17x | 5.2% |
| 2019 | $0.06 | — | 1 | $-1.98 | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.40 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.88 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SXC stock.
How much dividend does SXC pay per share?
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SXC's next ex-dividend date?
SXC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SXC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SXC's dividend safe?
SXC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +53.3%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SXC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, SunCoke Energy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SXC pay dividends?
SunCoke Energy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SXC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SXC five years ago would be worth approximately $11,697 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SXC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SXC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.