Stellar Bancorp, Inc.
STELStellar Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates Stellar Bank, offering a range of banking services including personal and business banking, lending, and mortgage products. The company focuses on providing community-oriented financial services across its designated markets, emphasizing personalized customer service and local economic development.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $0.15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-17 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.14 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Stellar Bancorp, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 34 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held STEL shares during this period received a total of $3.74 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.15/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: STEL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.70%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2006, the dividend payout has grown by 400.0%, from $0.03 to $0.15.
- Dividend Reliability: STEL has maintained or increased its dividend for 34 consecutive payments.
Company News
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