STLD — Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Basic Materials sector| Metric | STLD | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% | 1.41% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 14.98% | 7.71% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.7% | 27.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 18 |
| 1Y Total Return | +81.9% | 39.9% |
Grades compare this stock to Basic Materials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
7.98%
3-Year Growth
12.00%
5-Year Growth
14.98%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 31, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 10, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.5300 | +6.00% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | +8.70% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.4600 | +8.24% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.4250 | 0.00% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.4250 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.4250 | 0.00% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.4250 | +25.00% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.3400 | +30.77% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
22.7%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
46.2%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.79 | $10.34M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.45 | -$152.90M |
| Q2 2025 | $2.00 | $13.28M |
| Q3 2025 | $2.75 | $556.92M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.