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Innospec (IOSP) Dividend

Innospec Inc. · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · semiannual payer

$80.33

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As of Nov 5, 2026, Innospec (IOSP) pays a twice-yearly dividend of $0.92 per share, or $1.88 a year, a 2.33% yield at its $80.33 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 17, 2026, paid Nov 25, 2026. It has raised its dividend 11 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

2.33%

Annual Dividend

$1.88

Payout Ratio

32%

5-Yr Growth

10.5%

Ex-Date

Nov 17, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about IOSP's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Innospec Inc. (IOSP) has a forward dividend yield of 2.33%, based on an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and a share price of $80.33.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, IOSP's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (78 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Innospec Inc. (IOSP) has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • IOSP has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • IOSP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 17, 2026, with payment on Nov 25, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, IOSP pays out 32% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • IOSP's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, IOSP's 2.33% yield is 62% above its five-year average yield of 1.44%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for IOSP is $65.50 per share, 18% below the $80.33 share price, so IOSP screens as overvalued.
  • Innospec Inc. (IOSP) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "IOSP Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/IOSP

Is IOSP a good dividend stock?

Yes

Innospec Inc. (IOSP) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.33% ($1.88/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 11 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (32%)
  • Strong 10.5% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.33%
Payout Ratio
32%
Annual Dividend
$1.88
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 17, 2026
Years of Growth
11
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.85
Market Cap
$2.0B
P/E Ratio
14.2
5-Yr Total Return
23%
52-Week Range
$65.51 – $102.00
Dividend Safety
B · 78/100
Ever Cut?
No

IOSP dividend changes

Innospec Inc. (IOSP) pays a variable dividend: across the 39 payments on record since 2002, 31 were higher than the one before and 1 lower. The latest change was up 9.5% to $0.920 per share, going ex-dividend on May 19, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 19, 2026Higher$0.840 → $0.920+9.5%
Nov 18, 2025Higher$0.790 → $0.870+10.1%
May 20, 2025Higher$0.760 → $0.840+10.5%
Nov 18, 2024Higher$0.720 → $0.790+9.7%
May 17, 2024Higher$0.690 → $0.760+10.1%
Nov 17, 2023Higher$0.650 → $0.720+10.8%
May 19, 2023Higher$0.630 → $0.690+9.5%
Nov 18, 2022Higher$0.590 → $0.650+10.2%
May 16, 2022Higher$0.570 → $0.630+10.5%
Nov 15, 2021Higher$0.520 → $0.590+13.5%
May 14, 2021Higher$0.520 → $0.570+9.6%
May 15, 2020Higher$0.500 → $0.520+4.0%
Every IOSP payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
IOSP ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →IOSP dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →IOSP dividend calculator100 shares pay $188.00 a year, $94.00 every six monthsCalculate →IOSP total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IOSP a good dividend stock?

Yes. Innospec Inc. (IOSP) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.33% ($1.88/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is IOSP undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, IOSP's fair value is about $65.50 versus a $80.33 share price — so it looks overvalued (-18% vs. fair value).

Is IOSP's dividend safe?

IOSP has a dividend-safety grade of B (78/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 11-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is IOSP's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for IOSP is about $65.50 per share, about 18% below the current $80.33 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is IOSP a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data IOSP screens as "yes" and overvalued. Innospec Inc. (IOSP) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.33% ($1.88/yr), with 11 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will IOSP cut its dividend?

IOSP earns a dividend-safety grade of B (78/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does IOSP pay a dividend?

Yes. Innospec Inc. pays a semiannual dividend of about $1.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.33%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of IOSP pay?

At $1.88 per share a year, 100 shares of IOSP pay $188.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $94.00 every six months. Buying them costs about $8,033 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is IOSP's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, IOSP's forward dividend yield is 2.33%, based on a $1.88 annual dividend and a $80.33 share price.

What is IOSP's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, IOSP pays $1.88 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is IOSP's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, IOSP's payout ratio is 32% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has IOSP grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, IOSP has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.

When is the next IOSP ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for IOSP is Nov 17, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.88 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$94.00
Annual$188.00
Monthly avg$15.67
Full IOSP dividend calculator →

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