
Sensata Technologies Holding plc
STTechnology · Scientific & Technical Instruments · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
1.18%
Annual Dividend
$0.48
Payout Ratio
80%
5-Yr Growth
—
Ex-Date
Aug 12, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about ST's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) has a forward dividend yield of 1.18%, based on an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and a share price of $40.58.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, ST's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (74 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
- ST has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
- ST's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 12, 2026, for a dividend of $0.12 per share.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, ST pays out 80% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ST is $26.05 per share, 36% below the $40.58 share price, so ST screens as overvalued.
- Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 18 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on May 9, 2023.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "ST Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ST
Summary
As of Oct 18, 2026, Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) yields 1.18% ($0.48 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (74/100).
Is ST a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsSensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.18% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Never cut its dividend on record
Risks
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.18%
- Payout Ratio
- 80%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.48
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- —
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Aug 12, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.24
- Market Cap
- $5.9B
- P/E Ratio
- 67.6
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -27%
- 52-Week Range
- $28.16 – $53.89
- Dividend Safety
- B · 74/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
ST dividend raises and cuts
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 18 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on May 9, 2023.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | Raise | $0.110 → $0.120 | +9.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ST a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.18% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is ST undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ST's fair value is about $26.05 versus a $40.58 share price — so it looks overvalued (-36% vs. fair value).
Is ST's dividend safe?
ST has a dividend-safety grade of B (74/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is ST's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for ST is about $26.05 per share, about 36% below the current $40.58 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is ST a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ST screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.18% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will ST cut its dividend?
ST earns a dividend-safety grade of B (74/100), 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 ST pay a dividend?
Yes. Sensata Technologies Holding plc pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.48 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.18%.
What is ST's dividend yield?
As of Oct 18, 2026, ST's forward dividend yield is 1.18%, based on a $0.48 annual dividend and a $40.58 share price.
What is ST's dividend per share?
As of Oct 18, 2026, ST pays $0.48 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is ST's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 18, 2026, ST's payout ratio is 80% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.
How many years has ST grown its dividend?
ST does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next ST ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 18, 2026, ST's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 12, 2026, for $0.12 per share.
ST Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+27%
3 Years
+25%
5 Years
-27%
52-Week Range
$28.16 – $53.89
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is ST worth?
Overvaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Sensata Technologies Holding plc is $26.05 per share, versus a market price of $40.58. That implies 36% of downside.
Fair Value
$26.05
Current Price
$40.58
Downside
-36%
Margin of Safety
-56%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 11.3% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 8.4% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 10.5% discount rate (CAPM), 8.4% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $0.60 EPS, $0.48 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
ST Dividend Safety Score
Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full ST dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | $0.1200 | regular |
| May 13, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | $0.1200 | regular |
| May 14, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | $0.1200 | regular |
| May 7, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | $0.1200 | regular |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | $0.1200 | regular |
| May 9, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | $0.1200 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.48 / yr per share
Similar Dividend Stocks
Compare ST
Explore more
Lists and tools related to ST
- Technology dividend stocks →
- ST dividend calculator →
- ST DRIP calculator →
- ST: last day to buy for the dividend →
- Embed ST dividend data on your site →
- Dividend increases & cuts this week →
- Dividend calendar →
- Dividend calculator →
- Dividend income calculator →
- DRIP calculator →
- Latest dividend cuts →
- Dividend cuts this month (research note) →
- Dividend increases this month (research note) →
- Safety score track record →
- Dividend screener →
- Dividend history lookup →
- Guide: what is a good dividend yield? →
- Guide: how to value a dividend stock →




