PPC
Pilgrims Pride
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: PPC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 20, 2025
Dividend yield: 30.3%
Payout ratio: 224.6%
Pilgrims Pride's last dividend of $2.1 per share was on Aug 20, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $8.4 per share represents a current dividend yield of 30.3%. The latest PPC payout of $2.1 marks a dividend change of -67%.
PPC dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Pilgrims Pride Dividend yield
Pilgrims Pride's dividend yield of 30.3% is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.19%, Pilgrims Pride's dividend yield is 850% higher.
PPC Dividend history
Our records of PPC show that the company has issued one dividend in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 33% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 40% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 122%.
Pilgrims Pride Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | $2.1 | 17.8% |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $6.3 | 12.34% |
| May 6, 2016 | $2.75 | 11.11% |
| Jan 28, 2015 | $5.77 | 20.57% |
Pilgrims Pride dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Pilgrims Pride's payout ratio of 224.6% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, Pilgrims Pride's payout ratio is 272% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
PPC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp | 30.3% | $8.4 | 224.6% |
| CALM Cal-Maine Foods Inc | 6.03% | $4.8 | 33.3% |
| HRL Hormel Foods Corp | 4.71% | $1.17 | 137.1% |
| TSN Tyson Foods Inc | 3.54% | $2.03 | 153.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Pilgrims Pride pay a dividend?
Pilgrims Pride has paid one dividend in the last 12 months.
When was PPC's last dividend?
Pilgrims Pride's last regular dividend was on Aug 20, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $2.1 per share.
How much dividend does Pilgrims Pride pay (per share)?
PPC has paid dividend of $8.4 per share in the last year.
What is Pilgrims Pride's dividend yield?
Pilgrims Pride's current dividend yield is 30.3%.
What is Pilgrims Pride's dividend payout ratio?
Pilgrims Pride's dividend payout ratio is 224.6%.
Does Pilgrims Pride pay a good dividend?
Pilgrims Pride's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.