STE Dividend History & Yield
STERIS plc · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 85 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.69 | $69.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 (in 175 days) | Mar 17, 2027 | $0.69 | $69.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 265 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $0.69 | $69.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 30, 2027 (in 355 days) | Sep 13, 2027 | $0.69 | $69.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from STE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.76 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much STE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 435 | $94,974 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,174 | $474,870 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,348 | $949,739 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.26%. $10,000 in STE would currently pay about $126 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
STE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | — | $0.69 | +9.5% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | — | $0.63 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.63 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | — | $0.63 | +10.5% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2024 | — | $0.57 | +9.6% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2023 | — | $0.52 | +10.6% |
| Jun 13, 2023 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | — | $0.47 | +9.3% |
| Jun 13, 2022 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | — | $0.43 | +7.5% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2021 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +8.1% |
STE dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Raised 9.5% | $0.63 | $0.69 | Paid |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Raised 10.5% | $0.57 | $0.63 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
STE 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 STERIS plc
STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, and Life Sciences. The company offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products, automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products, endoscopy accessories, instruments, washers, and sterilizers and other pieces of capital equipment, as well as equipment used directly in the procedure rooms, including surgical tables, lights, equipment management services, and connectivity solutions; and various preventive maintenance programs, repair services, custom process improvement…
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Devices. First dividend on our records: May 26, 2005. 85 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
STE dividend FAQ
When is STE's next ex-dividend date?
STE's next ex-dividend date is Dec 3, 2026 (in 85 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.69 per share, expected on Dec 17, 2026.
How often does STE pay dividends?
STE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.69 per share with an ex-date of Sep 4, 2026.
What is STE's dividend yield?
STE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.89%, based on $1.95 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $218.44. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.76 per share, is 1.26%.
How much does STE pay per share?
STE pays about $0.69 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.76 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $276.00 a year.
Has STE grown or cut its dividend?
STE has raised its annual dividend for 20 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.7% a year (-16.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of STE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.26%, you would need about 435 shares of STE (roughly $94,974 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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