CALM Dividend History & Analysis | 8.4% Yield

CALM has a dividend yield of 8.4% and paid 7.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.42%
Payout Ratio 33.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 299.61%
Consistency Lifetime 75.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 26.07%
Payout FCF 36.1%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 77.73%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -17.6%
Total Return 5y: 172.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.95%
GIS 24,684 M 4.85% 6.30%
SFD 9,474 M 4.49% 5.30%
SJM 11,181 M 4.01% 5.60%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,110 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,400 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 39,492 M 12.6% 95.8%
NOMD 1,908 M 13.3% 100%

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HSY
Hershey
 3.27% Yield

CALM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.09%
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 0.382 143.3% N/A
2008-10-27 2008-10-29 2008-11-13 Quarterly 0.157 0% N/A

CALM Dividend FAQ

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) is the largest U.S. producer and distributor of shell eggs and egg-based products, operating a vertically integrated business that covers production, grading, packaging, marketing, and nationwide distribution. Its portfolio spans conventional eggs and specialty lines-including cage-free, organic, free-range, pasture-raised, and nutritionally enhanced varieties-sold under brands such as Egg-Land’s Best, Land O’ Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, Sunups, Sunny Meadow, and 4-Grain. The company also offers ready-to-eat items (hard-cooked eggs, egg wraps, protein pancakes, crepes) and ancillary products like feed and by-products, serving grocery chains, club stores, independent supermarkets, food-service distributors, and direct consumers across most U.S. regions and Puerto Rico.

What is the Dividend Yield of CALM?

As of February 2026, CALM`s dividend yield is 8.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.90 USD by the current share price of 82.53.

Does CALM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CALM paid a dividend of 7.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-28 and the payout was 0.719 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 2026-01-28.

CALM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CALM for the next 4 payments are between 1.189 (+65.4%) and 1.33 (+85.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CALM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.719 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-28. 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 26.1%. If you bought CALM's shares at 30.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 26.1% 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 8.42% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CALM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CALM is 33.5%. 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 77.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CALM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CALM's Outstanding Shares?

Cal-Maine Foods's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.72% 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
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%

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: 2026-01-31 02:38