# STERIS plc (STE): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Specialties
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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. It also provides services such as equipment maintenance, instrument repair, and contract sterilization for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $232.22 USD |
| Market Cap | $22.64B |
| P/E (TTM) | 22.29 |
| EPS (TTM) | $10.42 |
| 52-Week Range | $195.14 – $269.44 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.11% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.11% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.58 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.76 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 21 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 9.5% / 9.9% / 9.9% / 9.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 30.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 26.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 33.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 29.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | $0.6900 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2026-06-08 | $0.6300 | 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-02-17 | $0.6300 | 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-11-18 | $0.6300 | 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-09-04 | $0.6300 | 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-06-10 | $0.5700 | 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-02-20 | $0.5700 | 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-11-19 | $0.5700 | 2024-12-19 |
| 2024-09-05 | $0.5700 | 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-06-12 | $0.5200 | 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-02-22 | $0.5200 | 2024-03-22 |
| 2023-11-20 | $0.5200 | 2023-12-21 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ste/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does STERIS plc do?

STERIS plc (STE) operates in the Medical - Specialties industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is STE's market cap?

STERIS plc (STE) has a market capitalization of approximately $22.64 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does STE pay a dividend?

Yes, STERIS plc (STE) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.11%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does STE pay dividends?

STERIS plc pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.76 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is STE's payout ratio?

STERIS plc's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ste
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ste/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ste/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ste/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ste/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ste/peers

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