CALM Cal-Maine Foods dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Cal-Maine Foods's most recent dividend of $1.489 per share was on Jan 29, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $4.28 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.7%. The latest CALM distribution of $1.489 marks a dividend growth of 46%.
Key dates
- CALM last dividend date: Jan 29, 2025
CALM dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
CALM has a dividend yield of 4.7% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.69%, Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is 75% higher.
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 four consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of CALM show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 39% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 55% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 10%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11.39% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $2.199 | 10.36% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | $1.351 | 5.73% |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $0.853 | 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 33.1% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 53.8%, Cal-Maine Foods's payout ratio is 38% lower.
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 | 4.72% | $4.28 | 33.1% |
| FDP Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc | 3.4% | $1.05 | 35.4% |
| SYY Sysco Corp | 2.71% | $2.03 | 51.9% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.98% | $0.86 | 35.5% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 0.49% | $4.64 | 27% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cal-Maine Foods pay a dividend?
Yes, Cal-Maine Foods has been paying dividends for the last four years.
When was CALM's last dividend?
Cal-Maine Foods's last dividend ex-date was on Jan 29, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.489 per share.
How much dividend does Cal-Maine Foods pay (per share)?
CALM's annualized dividend per share is $4.28.
What is Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield?
Currently Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is 4.7%.
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 33.1%.
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. Data from 
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