STE · 8-K · 20260805PR053412
Capital Return Program
STERIS plc · 2026-08-05 · Importance 63 · Surprise 64 · In source text
STERIS repurchased $115.5 million of ordinary shares in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, compared with $10.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Cash dividends paid to ordinary shareholders increased to $61.4 million from $56.2 million. The quarterly dividend declared per ordinary share increased to $0.63 from $0.57. Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding declined to 97.9 million from 98.8 million, consistent with the impact of share repurchases.
Key facts
- Repurchases of ordinary shares in the quarter were $115.5 million compared with $10.6 million in the prior-year quarter. source
- Cash dividends paid to ordinary shareholders in the quarter were $61.4 million compared with $56.2 million in the prior-year quarter and cash dividends declared per share were $0.63 compared with $0.57. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | — | Repurchases of ordinary shares in the quarter were $115.5 million compared with $10.6 million in the prior-year quarter. |