MZTI
The Marzetti
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: MZTI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 8, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.84%
Payout ratio: 57.3%
The Marzetti's most recent dividend was on Sep 8, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.84% based on its recent close price.
MZTI dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
The Marzetti Dividend yield
MZTI has a dividend yield of 3.84% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.3%, The Marzetti's dividend yield is 16% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 2.2% of the last 5 years.
MZTI Dividend history
The Marzetti has been paying dividends since 1992. MZTI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 5% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 43% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 85%.
The Marzetti Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $1 | 3.85% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $1 | 3.68% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1 | 2.4% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1 | 2.41% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.95 | 2.06% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.95 | 2.23% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.95 | 1.92% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.95 | 1.98% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.9 | 2.05% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.9 | 1.91% |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $0.9 | 1.71% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $0.9 | 2.06% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.85 | 2.12% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.85 | 1.68% |
| Mar 8, 2023 | $0.85 | 1.75% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $0.85 | 1.6% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.8 | 1.88% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.8 | 2.64% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $0.8 | 1.98% |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $0.8 | 2.04% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.75 | 1.73% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | $0.75 | 1.5% |
| Mar 8, 2021 | $0.75 | 1.6% |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.75 | 1.66% |
| Sep 8, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.6% |
| Jun 8, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.64% |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.81% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.7 | 1.68% |
| Sep 6, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.76% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.74% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.63% |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.65 | 1.38% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.52% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.82% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.88% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.6 | 1.71% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.55 | 1.88% |
| Jun 6, 2017 | $0.55 | 1.71% |
| Mar 7, 2017 | $0.55 | 1.61% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.55 | 1.51% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 5.13% |
| Jun 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 5.64% |
| Mar 7, 2016 | $0.5 | 6.58% |
| Dec 7, 2015 | $5.5 | 6.11% |
| Sep 4, 2015 | $0.46 | 1.89% |
| Jun 5, 2015 | $0.46 | 2.06% |
| Mar 5, 2015 | $0.46 | 1.99% |
The Marzetti dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MZTI has a payout ratio of 57.3% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 62.2%, The Marzetti's payout ratio is 8% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MZTI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 8.39% | $1.23 | N/A |
| CPB Campbell Soup Company | 7.43% | $1.56 | 76.1% |
| MZTI The Marzetti Company | 3.84% | $4 | 57.3% |
| JJSF J&J Snack Foods Corp | 3.84% | $3.2 | 122.1% |
| SJM J.M. Smucker Company | 3.65% | $4.42 | 205.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does The Marzetti pay a dividend?
Yes, The Marzetti has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. MZTI has been paying dividends since 1992.
When was MZTI's last dividend?
The Marzetti's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 8, 2026. The dividend amount was $1 per share.
How much dividend does The Marzetti pay (per share)?
MZTI has paid dividend of $4 per share in the last year.
What is The Marzetti's dividend yield?
Currently The Marzetti's dividend yield is 3.84%.
How often does The Marzetti pay dividends?
The Marzetti pays four dividends per year.
What is The Marzetti's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of The Marzetti is 57.3%.
Does The Marzetti pay a good dividend?
The Marzetti's dividend yield is more than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.