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Balchem Corporation

S&P 500

BCPC/Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.58%

$0.96 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$169.23P/E34.0MCap5.3BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

95/ 100Very Safe

BCPC's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 19.7% earnings payout ratio & 17.5% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 10.60% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 19.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 17.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 13.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
19.7%Very Safe
17.5%Very Safe
13.6%Very Safe
20.5xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
2.5xVery Safe
14.4Very Safe

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
10.6%Very Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Balchem Corporation

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty performance ingredients and products for diverse industries worldwide. Operating through three key segments, it leads in Human Nutrition and Health, providing human-grade choline nutrients, mineral amino acid chelated products, and ingredients for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and health applications. The Animal Nutrition and Health segment delivers nutritional solutions derived from microencapsulation and chelation technologies, including essential nutrient choline chloride for animal feed. The Specialty Products segment focuses on repackaging and distributing performance gases and chemicals for medical device sterilization, plant nutrition, and industrial uses. Balchem Corporation serves nutritional, food, pharmaceutical, animal health, and industrial markets, emphasizing innovative solutions that enhance health and performance. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in New Jersey, it plays a vital role in the specialty chemicals sector by supplying high-quality, technology-driven ingredients to support global health, nutrition, and industrial needs.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.58%

Annual Dividend

$0.96

Frequency

Annual

Payout Ratio

19.71%

FCF Payout Ratio

17.50%

52-Week Range

$139.17 - $183.90

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BCPC annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BCPC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

December 23, 2025

Last Payment Date

January 20, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

10.58%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

10.60%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

10.94%

3-Year Total Growth

35.21%

5-Year Total Growth

65.52%

10-Year Total Growth

182.35%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$16,923.00

Annual Income

$96.00

Quarterly Income

$24.00

Monthly Income

$8.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BCPC's current dividend yield?
Balchem Corporation (BCPC) currently has a dividend yield of 0.58%, based on a stock price of $169.23 and an annual dividend of $0.96.
When is BCPC's next dividend payment date?
BCPC's next ex-dividend date is 2025-12-23 and the next payment date is 2026-01-20. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BCPC pay in dividends per year?
Balchem Corporation paid $0.96 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid annual.
Has BCPC been increasing its dividend?
Balchem Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 10.60% and a 10-year CAGR of 10.94%.
Is BCPC's dividend safe?
Balchem Corporation has a payout ratio of 19.71%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 17.50%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BCPC's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Balchem Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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