UTZ Utz Brands dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: UTZ
- Dividend
Utz Brands's most recent dividend payment of $0.072 per share was made to shareholders on record before Apr 7, 2025. The payout stands at $0.28 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 2.33%. The latest UTZ stock dividend of $0.072 is an increase from the previous $0.061 distribution, representing a growth of 18%.
Key dates
- UTZ last dividend date: Apr 7, 2025
UTZ dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
UTZ has a dividend yield of 2.33% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.75%, Utz Brands's dividend yield is 15% lower.
Dividend history
Utz Brands has been paying dividends for the last four years. According to our data UTZ has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 23% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 33% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 84%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.072 | 2.14% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.061 | 1.55% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.07 | 1.5% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.08 | 1.41% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $0.059 | 1.34% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.057 | 1.56% |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $0.057 | 1.59% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.057 | 1.36% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $0.057 | 1.26% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.057 | 1.33% |
| Sep 16, 2022 | $0.054 | 1.34% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $0.054 | 1.72% |
| Apr 14, 2022 | $0.054 | 1.41% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.054 | 1.24% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | $0.05 | 1.15% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.93% |
| Apr 16, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.62% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.06 | 0.5% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.28% |
Utz Brands dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
UTZ has a payout ratio of 148.9% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 52.8%, Utz Brands's payout ratio is 182% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UTZ dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJSF J&J Snack Foods Corp | 2.43% | $3.08 | 70.9% |
| UTZ Utz Brands Inc | 2.33% | $0.28 | 148.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Utz Brands pay a dividend?
Yes, Utz Brands has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. UTZ has been paying dividends since 2022.
When was UTZ's last dividend?
Utz Brands's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 7, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.072 per share.
How much dividend does Utz Brands pay (per share)?
UTZ has paid dividend of $0.28 per share in the last year.
What is Utz Brands's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Utz Brands is 2.33%.
What is Utz Brands's dividend payout ratio?
Utz Brands's dividend payout ratio is 148.9%.
Does Utz Brands pay a good dividend?
Utz Brands's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.