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CALM Dividend History & Analysis | 8% Yield

CALM has a dividend yield of 8% and paid 8.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.03%
Dividends per Share 12m 8.32
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 203.95%
Overall Dividend Rating 85.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 27.09%
Payout Ratio 33.3%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 60.71%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 74.9% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 276.6% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPC 10,704 M 19.3% 62.0%
CALM 5,492 M 8.03% 27.1%
BGS 337 M 17.9% 4.54%
ZZ-B 761 M 2.38% 13.3%
CAG 9,239 M 6.37% 4.51%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 5,492 M 204% 72.4%
KLG 1,984 M 100% 100%
ZZ-B 761 M 40.4% 97.8%
PRMB 12,601 M 37.5% 55.0%
DOLE 1,423 M 41.4% 98.0%

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CALM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 32.3% N/A
2014-10-27 2014-10-29 2014-11-13 Quarterly 0.1905 -12.2% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-09 2014-08-24 Quarterly 0.217 -26.6% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.2955 63.7% N/A
2014-01-27 2014-01-29 2014-02-13 Quarterly 0.1805 430.9% N/A
2013-10-28 2013-10-30 2013-11-14 Quarterly 0.034 -83.9% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-01 2013-05-16 Quarterly 0.2115 112.6% N/A
2013-01-28 2013-01-30 2013-02-14 Quarterly 0.0995 51.9% N/A
2012-10-29 2012-10-31 2012-11-15 Quarterly 0.0655 -74.8% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-11 2012-08-26 Quarterly 0.26 42.9% N/A
2012-04-23 2012-04-25 2012-05-10 Quarterly 0.182 12% N/A
2012-01-23 2012-01-25 2012-02-09 Quarterly 0.1625 638.6% N/A
2011-10-24 2011-10-26 2011-11-10 Quarterly 0.022 -56.9% N/A
2011-08-03 2011-08-06 2011-08-22 Quarterly 0.051 -78.3% N/A
2011-04-25 2011-04-27 2011-05-12 Quarterly 0.235 121.7% N/A
2011-01-24 2011-01-26 2011-02-10 Quarterly 0.106 216.4% N/A
2010-10-25 2010-10-27 2010-11-11 Quarterly 0.0335 -77.2% N/A
2010-08-04 2010-08-07 2010-08-22 Quarterly 0.147 -39.1% N/A
2010-04-26 2010-04-28 2010-05-13 Quarterly 0.2415 180.8% N/A
2010-01-25 2010-01-27 2010-02-11 Quarterly 0.086 19.4% N/A
2009-07-29 2009-07-29 2009-08-13 Quarterly 0.072 -66.7% N/A
2009-04-27 2009-04-29 2009-05-14 Quarterly 0.216 13.1% N/A
2009-01-26 2009-01-28 2009-02-12 Quarterly 0.191 143.3% N/A
2008-10-27 2008-10-29 2008-11-13 Quarterly 0.0785 -69.6% N/A
2008-07-29 2008-07-30 2008-08-14 Quarterly 0.258 -36.1% N/A
2008-04-28 2008-04-30 2008-05-15 Quarterly 0.4035 0% N/A

CALM Dividend FAQ

Cal-Maine Foods Inc is a leading producer and distributor of shell eggs and egg products in the United States, offering a range of specialty and conventional eggs under various brand names. The companys diverse product portfolio includes nutritionally enhanced, cage-free, organic, and pasture-raised eggs, catering to the growing demand for premium and sustainable egg products.

What is the Dividend Yield of CALM?

As of August 2025, CALM`s dividend yield is 8.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.32 USD by the current share price of 115.64.

Does CALM pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, CALM paid a dividend of 8.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-04 and the payout was 2.354 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 2025-08-04.

Will CALM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.354 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-04. 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 204% 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 27.1%. If you bought CALM's shares at 30.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 27.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CALM?

CALM Payout Consistency is 72.4%. 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.
Unstable: Cal-Maine Foods has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CALM have a good Dividend Yield?

CALM`s 8.03% 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 33.3%. 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 85.21%. 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 (CAGR)?

Cal-Maine Foods`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.17% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -60.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Cal-Maine Foods ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-11-03 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 48,678,000 -0.6%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-18 02:00