SCL Dividend History & Yield
Stepan Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 175 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 266 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 (in 357 days) | Sep 14, 2027 | $0.395 | $39.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.58 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SCL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 760 | $47,256 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,798 | $236,278 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,595 | $472,557 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.54%. $10,000 in SCL would currently pay about $254 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.395 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.395 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.395 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.395 | +2.6% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.385 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.385 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.385 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.385 | +2.7% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | — | $0.375 | +2.7% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | — | $0.365 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2023 | — | $0.365 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | — | $0.365 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | — | $0.365 | +9.0% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | — | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2022 | — | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | — | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | — | $0.335 | +9.8% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | — | $0.305 | +10.9% |
Payout risk check
SCL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Stepan Company
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in the United States, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications, such as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, disinfectants, lubricating ingredients;…
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Specialty Chemicals. First dividend on our records: Feb 24, 1987. 159 payments tracked.
SCL dividend FAQ
When is SCL's next ex-dividend date?
SCL's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.395 per share, expected on Dec 15, 2026.
How often does SCL pay dividends?
SCL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.395 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is SCL's dividend yield?
SCL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.54%, based on $1.58 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $62.22. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.58 per share, is 2.54%.
How much does SCL pay per share?
SCL pays about $0.395 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.58 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $158.00 a year.
Has SCL grown or cut its dividend?
SCL has raised its annual dividend for 38 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.3% a year (+2.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SCL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.54%, you would need about 760 shares of SCL (roughly $47,256 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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