STEL dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
STEL has a dividend yield of 1.95% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.11%, Stellar Bancorp's dividend yield is 37% lower. Historically STEL's dividend yield has averaged at 1.9% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
Dividend history
Stellar Bancorp has a history of paying dividends since 2017. Our records of STEL show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 3.8% for the last twelve months. But with the stock price up by 14% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 9%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.14 | 1.97% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.14 | 1.73% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.13 | 1.94% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.13 | 2.42% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.13 | 2.21% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.13 | 1.85% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.13 | 2.36% |
Stellar Bancorp dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
STEL has a payout ratio of 25.1% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 43.8%, Stellar Bancorp's payout ratio is 43% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
STEL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 5.72% | $1.51 | 121.8% |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 3.37% | $2.49 | 37.1% |
| STEL Stellar Bancorp Inc | 1.96% | $0.54 | 25.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Stellar Bancorp pay a dividend?
Yes, Stellar Bancorp has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. STEL has been paying dividends since 2017.
When was STEL's last dividend?
Stellar Bancorp's last regular dividend was on Mar 17, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.14 per share.
How much dividend does Stellar Bancorp pay (per share)?
STEL has paid dividend of $0.54 per share in the last year.
What is Stellar Bancorp's dividend yield?
Stellar Bancorp's current dividend yield is 1.95%.
How often does Stellar Bancorp pay dividends?
Stellar Bancorp pays dividends quarterly.
What is Stellar Bancorp's dividend payout ratio?
Stellar Bancorp's dividend payout ratio is 25.1%.
Does Stellar Bancorp pay a good dividend?
Stellar Bancorp's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.