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Steel Dynamics (STLD) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$231.84 +3.54 (+1.55%)
Closing price 05/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$233.74 +1.90 (+0.82%)
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Steel Dynamics Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
0.91%
Annual Dividend
$2.12
Next
Dividend Payment
Jul. 10
Dividend Increase
Track Record
13 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
14.87%
Dividend Payout Ratio
22.67%

Steel Dynamics (STLD) pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.91%. The next quarterly payment of $0.53 per share is scheduled for Friday, July 10, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, June 30. STLD has grown its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 14.87% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 22.67% of its earnings and 17.55% of its cash flow as dividends.

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STLD Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Steel Dynamics' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

STLD Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Steel Dynamics' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Steel Dynamics vs. The Competition

Compare Steel Dynamics' annual dividend and yield with averages for Materials and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeSteel DynamicsMaterials CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$2.12$0.19$1.61
Dividend Yield0.91%5.02%5.33%
Track Record13 years14 years10 years

Steel Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings22.67%
Based on This Year's Estimate14.35%
Based on Next Year's Estimate12.55%
Based on Cashflow17.55%

Steel Dynamics Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/7/2026quarterly$0.53 - 0.91%6/30/20266/30/20267/10/2026
2/20/2026quarterly$0.53+$0.03
6.00%
1.18%3/31/20263/31/20264/10/2026
11/7/2025quarterly$0.50 - 1.18%12/31/202512/31/20251/9/2026
8/14/2025quarterly$0.50 - 1.43%9/30/20259/30/202510/10/2025
4/28/2025quarterly$0.50 - 1.56%6/30/20256/30/20257/11/2025
2/24/2025quarterly$0.50+$0.04
8.70%
1.53%3/31/20253/31/20254/11/2025
11/8/2024quarterly$0.46 - 1.23%12/31/202412/31/20241/10/2025
8/16/2024quarterly$0.46 - 1.58%9/30/20249/30/202410/11/2024

This table shows Steel Dynamics' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Steel Dynamics Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Steel Dynamics is 0.91%. Learn more on STLD's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for STLD shares is $2.12. Learn more on STLD's annual dividend history.

Steel Dynamics pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Steel Dynamics' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.53 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Steel Dynamics' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.53 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Steel Dynamics' next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Steel Dynamics' most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 14.87% per year.

Steel Dynamics has increased its dividend for the past 13 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.03 on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for STLD is:
  • 22.67% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 14.35% based on this year's estimates
  • 12.55% based on next year's estimates
  • 17.55% based on cash flow

Steel Dynamics' dividend yield of 0.95% is lower than the average Basic Materials company that issues a dividend. The company's 13 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Steel Dynamics' dividend payout ratio of 22.67% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Steel Dynamics stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NASDAQ:STLD) was last updated on 5/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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