Smart Sand Declares $0.10 Per Share Special Dividend

The company announced the dividend as part of its efforts to return capital to shareholders.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:00pm

An extreme close-up photograph of interlocking metal gears and pulleys in muted industrial tones, conceptually representing the financial mechanics and infrastructure behind Smart Sand's operations.Smart Sand's dividend announcement signals the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders through its robust industrial sand production and logistics capabilities.Yardley Today

Smart Sand, Inc. (Nasdaq: SND) said its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable May 5 to stockholders of record as of April 22. The company produces and supplies frac and industrial sand used in hydraulic fracturing and other applications.

Why it matters

The special dividend announcement signals that Smart Sand is looking to return capital to its shareholders, which could be seen as a positive sign for investors in the company.

The details

Smart Sand operates sand mines and processing facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois and provides logistics services, including transloading terminals and wellsite storage systems. Its Northern White sand is used as a proppant in oil and natural gas extraction to enhance recovery rates.

  • The special cash dividend of $0.10 per share is payable on May 5, 2026 to stockholders of record as of April 22, 2026.

The players

Smart Sand, Inc.

A company that produces and supplies frac and industrial sand used in hydraulic fracturing and other applications, including glass manufacturing, construction, and filtration.

Charles Young

The CEO of Smart Sand, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to continue returning capital to our stockholders through this dividend.”

— Charles Young, CEO

The takeaway

The special dividend announcement demonstrates Smart Sand's commitment to returning value to its shareholders, which could be seen as a positive sign for investors in the company.