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STC

Stewart Information Services Corporation

STC

Financial Services · Insurance - Property & Casualty · Stock · quarterly payer

$50.40

Undervalued · +63% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.37%

Annual Dividend

$2.20

Payout Ratio

46%

5-Yr Growth

11.3%

Ex-Date

Sep 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about STC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) has a forward dividend yield of 4.37%, based on an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and a share price of $50.40.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, STC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (85 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years as of Oct 8, 2026.
  • STC last cut its regular dividend in 1991.
  • STC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.55 per share.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, STC pays out 46% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • STC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 11.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, STC's 4.37% yield is 42% above its five-year average yield of 3.07%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for STC is $81.93 per share, 63% above the $50.40 share price, so STC screens as undervalued.
  • Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "STC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/STC

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) yields 4.37% ($2.20 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (85/100) and has 5 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is STC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.37% ($2.20/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (46%)
  • Strong 11.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 1991
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.37%
Payout Ratio
46%
Annual Dividend
$2.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
11.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 15, 2026
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.05
Market Cap
$1.5B
P/E Ratio
11.3
5-Yr Total Return
-28%
52-Week Range
$48.74 – $78.61
Dividend Safety
A · 85/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (1991)
STC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →STC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.37% ($2.20/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is STC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, STC's fair value is about $81.93 versus a $50.40 share price — so it looks undervalued (+63% vs. fair value).

Is STC's dividend safe?

STC has a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 5-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 1991, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is STC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for STC is about $81.93 per share, roughly 63% above the current $50.40 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is STC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data STC screens as "yes" and undervalued. Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.37% ($2.20/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. 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 STC cut its dividend?

STC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 1991). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does STC pay a dividend?

Yes. Stewart Information Services Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.37%.

What is STC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, STC's forward dividend yield is 4.37%, based on a $2.20 annual dividend and a $50.40 share price.

What is STC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, STC pays $2.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is STC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 8, 2026, STC's payout ratio is 46% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has STC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 8, 2026, STC has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

When is the next STC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, STC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.55 per share.

STC Dividend News

STC
IncreaseSTC·Sep 16, 2026

Stewart Information Services Raises Quarterly Dividend 4.76%

Stewart Information Services lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.55 per share, extending its dividend-growth streak to five years.

Income Calculator

At $2.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$55.00
Annual$220.00
Monthly avg$18.33

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