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For STERIS plc (STE), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.98% and a payout ratio of 35.77%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $2.40 | $2.18 | $1.98 | $1.80 | $1.66 | $1.54 | $1.42 | $1.30 | $1.18 | $1.06 | $0.96 | $0.88 | $0.80 | $0.72 | $0.64 | $0.52 | $2.41 | $0.28 | $0.22 | $0.17 | $0.12 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | 0.98% | 0.92% | 0.96% | 0.69% | 0.82% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.30% | 1.57% | 1.30% | 1.28% | 1.72% | 1.80% | 2.09% | 1.62% | 7.27% | 1.29% | 0.86% | 0.68% | 0.65% | 0.00% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | 35.77% | 53.03% | 171.45% | 66.90% | 33.68% | 30.18% | 37.00% | 35.38% | 84.75% | 58.87% | 39.62% | 37.38% | 27.00% | 28.33% | 64.82% | 112.10% | 15.95% | 18.95% | 14.32% | 15.56% | 0.00% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | November 18, 25 | 2025-11-18 | $0.63 |
| 2025-09-26 | September 04, 25 | 2025-09-04 | $0.63 |
| 2025-06-26 | June 10, 25 | 2025-06-10 | $0.57 |
| 2025-03-21 | February 20, 25 | 2025-02-20 | $0.57 |
| 2024-12-19 | November 19, 24 | 2024-11-19 | $0.57 |
| 2024-09-20 | September 05, 24 | 2024-09-05 | $0.57 |
| 2024-06-26 | June 12, 24 | 2024-06-12 | $0.52 |
| 2024-03-22 | February 22, 24 | 2024-02-23 | $0.52 |
| 2023-12-21 | November 20, 23 | 2023-11-21 | $0.52 |
| 2023-09-22 | September 05, 23 | 2023-09-06 | $0.52 |
| 2023-06-28 | June 13, 23 | 2023-06-14 | $0.47 |
| 2023-03-23 | February 23, 23 | 2023-02-24 | $0.47 |
| 2022-12-16 | November 21, 22 | 2022-11-22 | $0.47 |
| 2022-09-23 | September 06, 22 | 2022-09-07 | $0.47 |
| 2022-06-28 | June 13, 22 | 2022-06-14 | $0.43 |
| 2022-03-24 | February 24, 22 | 2022-02-25 | $0.43 |
| 2021-12-17 | November 22, 21 | 2021-11-23 | $0.43 |
| 2021-09-24 | September 02, 21 | 2021-09-03 | $0.43 |
| 2021-06-25 | May 27, 21 | 2021-05-28 | $0.40 |
| 2021-03-25 | February 23, 21 | 2021-02-24 | $0.40 |
| 2020-12-18 | November 23, 20 | 2020-11-24 | $0.40 |
| 2020-09-24 | August 26, 20 | 2020-08-27 | $0.40 |
| 2020-06-26 | June 11, 20 | 2020-06-12 | $0.37 |
| 2020-03-26 | February 24, 20 | 2020-02-25 | $0.37 |
| 2019-12-20 | November 25, 19 | 2019-11-26 | $0.37 |
| 2019-09-26 | September 09, 19 | 2019-09-10 | $0.37 |
| 2019-06-28 | June 11, 19 | 2019-06-12 | $0.34 |
| 2019-03-21 | February 26, 19 | 2019-02-27 | $0.34 |
| 2018-12-21 | November 27, 18 | 2018-11-28 | $0.34 |
| 2018-09-27 | August 28, 18 | 2018-08-29 | $0.34 |
| 2018-06-28 | June 07, 18 | 2018-06-08 | $0.31 |
| 2018-03-28 | February 27, 18 | 2018-02-28 | $0.31 |
| 2017-12-20 | November 21, 17 | 2017-11-22 | $0.31 |
| 2017-09-28 | August 25, 17 | 2017-08-29 | $0.31 |
| 2017-06-29 | June 05, 17 | 2017-06-07 | $0.28 |
| 2017-03-28 | February 24, 17 | 2017-02-28 | $0.28 |
| 2016-12-21 | November 21, 16 | 2016-11-23 | $0.28 |
| 2016-09-27 | August 26, 16 | 2016-08-30 | $0.28 |
| 2016-06-29 | June 06, 16 | 2016-06-08 | $0.25 |
| 2016-03-29 | February 26, 16 | 2016-03-01 | $0.25 |
| 2015-12-18 | October 28, 15 | 2015-10-30 | $0.25 |
| 2015-09-22 | August 21, 15 | 2015-08-25 | $0.25 |
| 2015-06-25 | June 01, 15 | 2015-06-03 | $0.23 |
| 2015-03-25 | February 23, 15 | 2015-02-25 | $0.23 |
| 2014-12-23 | November 24, 14 | 2014-11-26 | $0.23 |
| 2014-09-23 | August 22, 14 | 2014-08-26 | $0.23 |
| 2014-06-26 | June 03, 14 | 2014-06-05 | $0.21 |
| 2014-03-26 | February 24, 14 | 2014-02-26 | $0.21 |
| 2013-12-18 | November 18, 13 | 2013-11-20 | $0.21 |
| 2013-09-25 | August 26, 13 | 2013-08-28 | $0.21 |
| 2013-06-25 | May 31, 13 | 2013-06-04 | $0.19 |
| 2013-03-27 | February 25, 13 | 2013-02-27 | $0.19 |
| 2012-12-19 | November 19, 12 | 2012-11-21 | $0.19 |
| 2012-09-20 | August 21, 12 | 2012-08-23 | $0.19 |
| 2012-06-26 | June 01, 12 | 2012-06-05 | $0.17 |
| 2012-03-27 | February 24, 12 | 2012-02-28 | $0.17 |
| 2011-12-21 | November 21, 11 | 2011-11-23 | $0.17 |
| 2011-09-20 | August 19, 11 | 2011-08-23 | $0.17 |
| 2011-06-28 | June 03, 11 | 2011-06-07 | $0.15 |
| 2011-03-29 | February 25, 11 | 2011-03-01 | $0.15 |
| 2010-12-22 | November 22, 10 | 2010-11-24 | $0.15 |
| 2010-09-21 | August 20, 10 | 2010-08-24 | $0.15 |
| 2010-06-15 | May 25, 10 | 2010-05-27 | $0.11 |
| 2010-03-23 | February 19, 10 | 2010-02-23 | $0.11 |
| 2009-12-22 | November 20, 09 | 2009-11-24 | $2.11 |
| 2009-09-17 | August 18, 09 | 2009-08-20 | $0.11 |
| 2009-06-18 | May 19, 09 | 2009-05-21 | $0.11 |
| 2009-03-11 | February 09, 09 | 2009-02-11 | $0.08 |
| 2008-12-09 | November 06, 08 | 2008-11-11 | $0.08 |
| 2008-09-11 | August 12, 08 | 2008-08-14 | $0.08 |
| 2008-06-11 | May 12, 08 | 2008-05-14 | $0.06 |
| 2008-03-11 | February 08, 08 | 2008-02-12 | $0.06 |
| 2007-12-12 | November 09, 07 | 2007-11-14 | $0.06 |
| 2007-09-12 | August 13, 07 | 2007-08-15 | $0.06 |
| 2007-06-13 | May 14, 07 | 2007-05-16 | $0.05 |
| 2007-03-13 | February 09, 07 | 2007-02-13 | $0.05 |
| 2006-12-13 | November 13, 06 | 2006-11-15 | $0.05 |
| 2006-09-13 | August 14, 06 | 2006-08-16 | $0.04 |
| 2006-06-14 | May 15, 06 | 2006-05-17 | $0.04 |
| 2006-03-08 | February 06, 06 | 2006-02-08 | $0.04 |
| 2005-12-07 | November 14, 05 | 2005-11-16 | $0.04 |
| 2005-09-09 | August 10, 05 | 2005-08-12 | $0.04 |
| 2005-06-28 | May 26, 05 | 2005-05-31 | $0.04 |
The dividend yield shows how much STERIS plc returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for STERIS plc, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
Comparing STERIS plc's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.
Analyzing STERIS plc's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.
Investors often include STERIS plc dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.
