CALM
Cal-Maine Foods
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: CALM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 29, 2026
Dividend yield: 5.8%
Payout ratio: 72.2%
Cal-Maine Foods's most recent dividend of $0.357 per share was on Apr 29, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $4.8 per share represents a current dividend yield of 5.8%. The latest CALM distribution of $0.357 marks a dividend change of -50%.
CALM dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Cal-Maine Foods Dividend yield
CALM has a dividend yield of 5.8% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.13%, Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is 85% higher. The current dividend yield is in line with the historical average of 6.0% of the last 5 years.
CALM Dividend history
Cal-Maine Foods has a dividend history dating as far as 1998, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded six consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of CALM show that the company has issued three dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has decreased by 42% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 19%.
Cal-Maine Foods Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.357 | 6.4% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.719 | 9.71% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $1.371 | 9.95% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $2.354 | 8.03% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $3.456 | 7.21% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $1.489 | 3.8% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $1.019 | 3.26% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.77 | 2.75% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.997 | 3.39% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.116 | 5.53% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.006 | 9.51% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | $0.755 | 11.38% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $2.199 | 10.35% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | $1.351 | 5.72% |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $0.85 | 2.91% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.749 | 1.71% |
| Apr 26, 2022 | $0.125 | 0.23% |
| Apr 27, 2021 | $0.034 | 0.09% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | $0.272 | 2.08% |
| Jan 29, 2019 | $0.149 | 1.39% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | $0.085 | 0.89% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.351 | 0.79% |
| Apr 25, 2016 | $0.441 | 5% |
| Jan 25, 2016 | $0.751 | 4.98% |
| Oct 26, 2015 | $0.983 | 3.4% |
| Jul 30, 2015 | $0.317 | 2.03% |
| Apr 27, 2015 | $0.35 | 2.47% |
| Jan 26, 2015 | $0.252 | 2.58% |
Cal-Maine Foods dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CALM has a payout ratio of 72.2% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 63.5%, Cal-Maine Foods's payout ratio is 14% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CALM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALM Cal-Maine Foods Inc | 5.8% | $4.8 | 72.2% |
| DMC Del Monte Corp | 3.82% | $1.2 | 166.7% |
| SYY Sysco Corp | 2.58% | $2.17 | 60.3% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.94% | $0.98 | 34.3% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 0.58% | $5.54 | 27.8% |
| PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cal-Maine Foods pay a dividend?
Yes, Cal-Maine Foods has been paying dividends for the last six years.
When was CALM's last dividend?
Cal-Maine Foods's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 29, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.357 per share.
How much dividend does Cal-Maine Foods pay (per share)?
CALM's annualized dividend per share is $4.8.
What is Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield?
Currently Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is 5.8%.
How often does Cal-Maine Foods pay dividends?
Cal-Maine Foods pays four dividends per year.
What is Cal-Maine Foods's dividend payout ratio?
Cal-Maine Foods's dividend payout ratio is 72.2%.
Does Cal-Maine Foods pay a good dividend?
Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.