Is STERIS plc a good dividend stock?

STERIS plc (STE) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.07%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is STE's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for STE stock is currently 1.07%.

How much does STE pay in dividends per year?

STERIS plc pays an annual dividend of $2.5200 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does STE pay dividends?

STE stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is STE's dividend growing?

STERIS plc's 3-year dividend CAGR is 10.26%.

STE Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

STERIS plc

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

STERIS plc (STE) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.07% as of Aug 25, 2026. It pays $2.52 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 9.51% 5-year compound annual rate.

23.04B

Market cap

22.69x

Current P/E

21.83x

Forward P/E

1.07%

Dividend yield

$2.52

STE dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — STE pays out about 24% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	44.11%
Operating margin	17.18%
Pretax margin	16.13%
Net margin	12.14%
Effective tax rate	24.30%
ROA	6.68%
ROE	10.21%
D/E	0.29x
Interest coverage ratio	15.96x

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STE valuation

P/E	22.69x
P/S	3.69x
P/B	3.01x
P/CF	17.03x
P/FCF	23.48x
P/OCF	17.03x
PEG	10.65x
EV multiple	14.60x

About

Health care

Sector

Medical - Specialties

Industry

STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, and Life Sciences. It offers a range of products including cleaning chemistries, sterility assurance products, automated endoscope reprocessing systems, surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions.