CALM Cal-Maine Foods dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Cal-Maine Foods's most recent dividend of $0.77 per share was on Aug 5, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $1.89 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.09%. The latest CALM distribution of $0.77 marks a dividend change of -23%.
Key dates
- CALM last dividend date: Aug 5, 2024
CALM dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
CALM has a dividend yield of 2.09% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.43%, Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is 14% lower.
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 decreased by 63% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 98% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 82%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 21.6% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 49.9%, Cal-Maine Foods's payout ratio is 57% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CALM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDP Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc | 3.28% | $0.95 | N/A |
| SYY Sysco Corp | 2.71% | $2.02 | 51.8% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 2.31% | $20.38 | 122.8% |
| CALM Cal-Maine Foods Inc | 2.12% | $1.89 | 21.6% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.99% | $0.81 | 42.1% |
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 Aug 5, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.77 per share.
How much dividend does Cal-Maine Foods pay (per share)?
CALM's annualized dividend per share is $1.89.
What is Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield?
Currently Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is 2.09%.
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 21.6%.
Does Cal-Maine Foods pay a good dividend?
Cal-Maine Foods's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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