Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | $0.40 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| March 13, 2026 | $0.40 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 |
| December 15, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-28 |
| September 15, 2025 | $0.39 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 |
| June 13, 2025 | $0.39 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held SCL shares during this period received a total of $22.87 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.40/share was paid 33 days ago, on June 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: SCL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.68%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 105.2%, from $0.19 to $0.40.
- Dividend Reliability: SCL has maintained or increased its dividend for 55 consecutive payments.
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