BCPC
Balchem
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NASDAQ: BCPC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Dec 23, 2025
Dividend yield: 0.57%
Payout ratio: 19.5%
Balchem's last dividend of $0.96 per share was on Dec 23, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.96 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.57%. The latest BCPC payout of $0.96 marks a dividend growth of 10%.
BCPC dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Balchem Dividend yield
BCPC has a dividend yield of 0.57% which is below the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with its Basic Materials sector average of 1.91%, Balchem's dividend yield is 70% lower. Historically BCPC's dividend yield has averaged at 0.6% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
BCPC Dividend history
Balchem has a history of paying dividends since 1995. Our records of BCPC show that the company has issued one dividend in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 10% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 0.3%.
Balchem Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.96 | 0.61% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.87 | 0.52% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.398 | 0.79% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.79 | 0.53% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.71 | 0.58% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $0.64 | 0.39% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | $0.58 | 0.51% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.52 | 0.52% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.47 | 0.64% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.42 | 0.53% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.38 | 0.47% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.34 | 0.54% |
Balchem dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BCPC has a payout ratio of 19.5% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 28.9%, Balchem's payout ratio is 33% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BCPC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Company | 4.79% | $3.35 | 96% |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | 2.02% | $1.6 | 48% |
| MMM 3M Company | 1.71% | $3.02 | 53.4% |
| STE Steris Plc | 1.1% | $2.52 | 31.6% |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 0.57% | $0.96 | 19.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Balchem pay a dividend?
Balchem has paid one dividend in the last 12 months.
When was BCPC's last dividend?
Balchem's last regular dividend was on Dec 23, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.96 per share.
How much dividend does Balchem pay (per share)?
On an annual basis BCPC pays $0.96 per share.
What is Balchem's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Balchem is 0.57%.
What is Balchem's dividend payout ratio?
Balchem's dividend payout ratio is 19.5%.
Does Balchem pay a good dividend?
Balchem's dividend yield is less than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.