CVGW Calavo Growers dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Calavo Growers's most recent dividend of $0.2 per share was on Apr 1, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.7 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.67%.
Key dates
- CVGW last dividend date: Apr 1, 2025
CVGW dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
Calavo Growers's dividend yield of 2.67% is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.77%, Calavo Growers's dividend yield is only 3.6% lower. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 1.9% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Calavo Growers has a history of paying dividends since 2003. Our records of CVGW show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 75% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 90%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2 | 2.9% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2 | 2.57% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.2 | 1.75% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | $0.1 | 1.77% |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.1 | 1.44% |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $0.1 | 1.47% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.1 | 2.27% |
| Jun 26, 2023 | $0.1 | 1.58% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.1 | 1.56% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | $0.288 | 0.79% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $1.15 | 2.82% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $1.15 | 1.62% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $1.1 | 1.31% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $1 | 1.03% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.95 | 1.3% |
| Nov 15, 2016 | $0.9 | 1.39% |
| Nov 13, 2015 | $0.8 | 1.57% |
Calavo Growers dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Calavo Growers's payout ratio of 129.6% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 52.7%, Calavo Growers's payout ratio is 146% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CVGW dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYY Sysco Corp | 2.86% | $2.04 | 52.2% |
| CVGW Calavo Growers Inc | 2.63% | $0.7 | 129.6% |
| DIT Amcon Distributing Co | 0.86% | $1 | 39.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Calavo Growers pay a dividend?
Yes, Calavo Growers has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CVGW has been paying dividends since 2003.
When was CVGW's last dividend?
Calavo Growers's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 1, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.2 per share.
How much dividend does Calavo Growers pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CVGW pays $0.7 per share.
What is Calavo Growers's dividend yield?
Currently Calavo Growers's dividend yield is 2.67%.
How often does Calavo Growers pay dividends?
Calavo Growers pays four dividends per year.
What is Calavo Growers's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Calavo Growers is 129.6%.
Does Calavo Growers pay a good dividend?
Calavo Growers's dividend yield is in line with the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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