STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.49
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.50
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.91%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
3.03%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 15, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 28, 2025
1.27 %
74.70
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 0.395 | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0.385 | Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.385 | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0.385 | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 0.385 | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 0.375 | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.375 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 0.375 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | 0.375 | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0.365 | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 0.365 | May 30, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 0.365 | Mar 02, 2023 | Mar 03, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | 0.365 | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 0.335 | Aug 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 0.335 | May 27, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2012 | 2:1 | +0.32% | +2.75% |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 2:1 | 0 | -4.82% |
| Jan 03, 1989 | 2:1 | -2.10% | +5.06% |
| Jan 04, 1982 | 2:1 | -2.25% | -1.39% |
| Oct 02, 1972 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stepan Company (SCL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Stepan Company is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is SCL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. SCL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.91.
When did SCL last pay a dividend?
SCL last paid dividends on 2025-12-15, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-28.
When was the last time SCL stock split?
SCL stock split took place on 17-12-2012.
How did SCL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Dec 17, 2012, when Stepan Company went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 SCL share(s).