SSTK Shutterstock dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Shutterstock's last dividend was on Mar 6, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.33 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.23 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 7.61% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.03, or 10% from the previous dividend.
Key dates
- SSTK last dividend date: Mar 6, 2025
SSTK dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Dividend yield
SSTK has a dividend yield of 7.61% which is above the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 1.97%, Shutterstock's dividend yield is 286% higher. Historically SSTK's dividend yield has averaged at 1.9% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.
Dividend history
Shutterstock has been paying dividends for the last five consecutive years. SSTK has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 11% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 62% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 193%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.33 | 6.15% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3 | 3.79% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.3 | 3.31% |
| May 30, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.78% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.36% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.27 | 2.44% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.27 | 2.48% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.27 | 2.05% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | $0.27 | 1.33% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.24 | 1.78% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.24 | 1.68% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | $0.24 | 1.51% |
| Mar 2, 2022 | $0.24 | 0.97% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $0.21 | 0.76% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $0.21 | 0.7% |
| Jun 2, 2021 | $0.21 | 0.84% |
| Mar 3, 2021 | $0.21 | 0.84% |
| Dec 2, 2020 | $0.17 | 0.94% |
| Sep 2, 2020 | $0.17 | 1% |
| Jun 3, 2020 | $0.17 | 0.91% |
| Mar 4, 2020 | $0.17 | 0.46% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $3 | 5.85% |
Shutterstock dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SSTK has a payout ratio of 120.6% which is higher than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 39.6%, Shutterstock's payout ratio is 205% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SSTK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSTK Shutterstock Inc | 7.34% | $1.23 | 120.6% |
| DLB Dolby Laboratories Inc | 1.66% | $1.26 | 46% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Shutterstock pay a dividend?
Yes, Shutterstock has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. SSTK has been paying dividends since 2020.
When was SSTK's last dividend?
Shutterstock's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 6, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.33 per share.
How much dividend does Shutterstock pay (per share)?
SSTK has paid dividend of $1.23 per share in the last year.
What is Shutterstock's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Shutterstock is 7.61%.
How often does Shutterstock pay dividends?
Shutterstock pays dividends quarterly.
What is Shutterstock's dividend payout ratio?
Shutterstock's dividend payout ratio is 120.6%.
Does Shutterstock pay a good dividend?
Shutterstock's dividend yield is above the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.