CALM Dividend History & Analysis | 5.2% Yield

CALM has a dividend yield of 5.2% and paid 4.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.19%
Payout Ratio 33.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 299.61%
Consistency Lifetime 75.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 16.93%
Payout FCF 53.2%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 65.89%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
JBS 14,435 M 7.78% 7.91%
PPC 6,757 M 4.45% 9.99%
SFD 9,841 M 5.57% 6.11%
TSN 23,167 M 3.42% 4.40%
MDLZ 77,584 M 3.30% 3.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
DOLE 1,401 M 43.05% 98.3%
PRMB 8,411 M 13.62% 52.7%
LW 5,825 M 12.02% 100.0%
NOMD 1,440 M 13.33% 100.0%
MDLZ 77,584 M 9.90% 96.8%
CALM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 2026-05-14 Quarterly 0.355 -50.6% 0.46%
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 2026-02-12 Quarterly 0.719 -47.6% 0.87%
2025-10-29 2025-10-29 2025-11-13 Quarterly 1.371 -41.8% 1.59%
2025-08-04 2025-08-04 2025-08-19 Quarterly 2.354 -31.9% 2.22%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Quarterly 3.456 +132.1% 3.73%
2025-01-29 2025-01-29 2025-02-13 Quarterly 1.489 +46.1% 1.35%
2024-10-30 2024-10-30 2024-11-14 Quarterly 1.019 +32.3% 1.14%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-20 Quarterly 0.77 -22.8% 1.12%
2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-16 Quarterly 0.997 +759.5% 1.76%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.116 +1833.3% 0.21%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-16 Quarterly 0.006 -99.2% 0.01%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-22 Quarterly 0.755 -65.7% 1.65%
2023-04-25 2023-04-26 2023-05-11 Quarterly 2.199 +62.8% 4.33%
2023-01-24 2023-01-25 2023-02-09 Quarterly 1.351 +58.4% 2.52%
2022-10-25 2022-10-26 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.853 +13.9% 1.48%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-08-16 Quarterly 0.749 +499.2% 1.45%
2022-04-26 2022-04-27 2022-05-12 Quarterly 0.125 +267.6% 0.23%
2021-04-27 2021-04-28 2021-05-13 Quarterly 0.034 -87.5% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-16 Quarterly 0.272 +82.6% N/A
2019-01-29 2019-01-30 2019-02-14 Quarterly 0.149 +75.3% N/A
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.085 -75.8% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-21 Quarterly 0.351 -20.4% N/A
2016-04-25 2016-04-27 2016-05-12 Quarterly 0.441 -41.3% N/A
2016-01-25 2016-01-27 2016-02-11 Quarterly 0.751 -23.6% N/A
2015-10-26 2015-10-28 2015-11-12 Quarterly 0.983 +210.1% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-18 Quarterly 0.317 -9.4% N/A
2015-04-27 2015-04-29 2015-05-14 Quarterly 0.35 +38.9% N/A
2015-01-26 2015-01-28 2015-02-12 Quarterly 0.252 -33.9% N/A
2014-10-27 2014-10-29 2014-11-13 Quarterly 0.381 -12.2% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-09 2014-08-24 Quarterly 0.434 -26.6% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.591 +63.7% N/A
2014-01-27 2014-01-29 2014-02-13 Quarterly 0.361 +430.9% N/A
2013-10-28 2013-10-30 2013-11-14 Quarterly 0.068 -83.9% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-01 2013-05-16 Quarterly 0.423 +112.6% N/A
2013-01-28 2013-01-30 2013-02-14 Quarterly 0.199 +51.9% N/A
2012-10-29 2012-10-31 2012-11-15 Quarterly 0.131 -74.8% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-11 2012-08-26 Quarterly 0.52 +42.9% N/A
2012-04-23 2012-04-25 2012-05-10 Quarterly 0.364 +12% N/A
2012-01-23 2012-01-25 2012-02-09 Quarterly 0.325 +638.6% N/A
2011-10-24 2011-10-26 2011-11-10 Quarterly 0.044 -56.9% N/A
2011-08-03 2011-08-06 2011-08-22 Quarterly 0.102 -78.3% N/A
2011-04-25 2011-04-27 2011-05-12 Quarterly 0.47 +121.7% N/A
2011-01-24 2011-01-26 2011-02-10 Quarterly 0.212 +216.4% N/A
2010-10-25 2010-10-27 2010-11-11 Quarterly 0.067 -77.2% N/A
2010-08-04 2010-08-07 2010-08-22 Quarterly 0.294 -38.8% N/A
2010-04-26 2010-04-28 2010-05-13 Quarterly 0.48 +179.1% N/A
2010-01-25 2010-01-27 2010-02-11 Quarterly 0.172 +19.4% N/A
2009-07-29 2009-07-29 2009-08-13 Quarterly 0.144 -66.5% N/A
2009-04-27 2009-04-29 2009-05-14 Quarterly 0.43 +12.6% N/A
2009-01-26 2009-01-28 2009-02-12 Quarterly 0.382 0% N/A

CALM Dividend FAQ

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States. The company manages a vertically integrated business model, encompassing the entire production process from chick hatcheries and feed mills to grading, packaging, and distribution. Its portfolio includes conventional eggs and high-margin specialty products such as cage-free, organic, and nutritionally enhanced varieties sold under national brands like Egg-Land’s Best and Land O Lakes.

What is the Dividend Yield of CALM?

As of May 2026, CALM's dividend yield is 5.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.80 USD by the current share price of 78.26.

Does CALM pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CALM paid a dividend of 4.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-29 and the payout was 0.355 USD.

How often does CALM pay dividends?

CALM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CALM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-29.

CALM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CALM for the next payments are between 1.152 (+224.5%) and 1.329 (+274.4%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.37%.

Will CALM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.355 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CALM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CALM?

CALM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 300% per year. Strong growth: CALM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CALM?

CALM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.9%. If you bought CALM's shares at 28.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CALM?

CALM Payout Consistency is 75.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Cal-Maine Foods has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CALM have a good Dividend Yield?

CALM's 5.19% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CALM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CALM is 33.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CALM?

CALM's Overall Dividend Rating is 65.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CALM Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CALM's Outstanding Shares?

Cal-Maine Foods's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.33% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CALM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 3, 2014 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1996 88,000,000 0%
1997 52,776,000 -40.03%
1998 52,376,000 -0.76%
1999 49,612,000 -5.28%
2000 48,488,000 -2.27%
2001 47,678,000 -1.67%
2002 47,252,000 -0.89%
2003 48,712,000 +3.09%
2004 47,474,000 -2.54%
2005 46,990,000 -1.02%
2006 47,194,000 +0.43%
2007 47,428,000 +0.5%
2008 47,652,000 +0.47%
2009 47,762,000 +0.23%
2010 47,888,000 +0.26%
2011 47,900,000 +0.03%
2012 47,956,000 +0.12%
2013 48,274,000 +0.66%
2014 48,404,000 +0.27%
2015 48,361,000 -0.09%
2016 48,250,000 -0.23%
2017 48,330,000 +0.17%
2018 48,534,000 +0.42%
2019 48,447,000 -0.18%
2020 48,645,000 +0.41%
2021 49,016,000 +0.76%
2022 48,840,000 -0.36%
2023 48,866,000 +0.05%
2024 48,970,000 +0.21%
2025 48,167,000 -1.64%
2026 47,414,000 -1.56%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-16 02:37 UTC