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CALM Dividend History & Analysis | 9.9% Yield

CALM has a dividend yield of 9.9% and paid 8.67 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 9.90%
Dividends per Share 12m 8.67
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 340.29%
Overall Dividend Rating 87.36%
Yield on Cost 5y 29.77%
Payout Ratio 33.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 62.94%

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: -9.6% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 200.7% (S&P 500: 102.7%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 9,046 M 21.2% 48.7%
CALM 4,009 M 9.90% 29.8%
BGS 366 M 19.6% 4.99%
FLO 2,262 M 9.09% 5.31%
CAG 8,156 M 7.95% 4.92%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 4,009 M 340% 75.6%
PRMB 6,039 M 48.9% 55.0%
UTZ 843 M 25.2% 100%
JDEP 17,920 M 26.0% 98.0%
HSY 36,254 M 14.8% 92.6%

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 -69.6% N/A
2008-07-29 2008-07-30 2008-08-14 Quarterly 0.516 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 includes conventional eggs under brands such as Egg-Land’s Best and Sunups, as well as specialty lines-cage-free, organic, free-range, pasture-raised, and nutritionally enhanced eggs-plus ready-to-eat items like hard-cooked eggs, egg wraps, protein pancakes, and crepes. The company serves 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 December 2025, CALM`s dividend yield is 9.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.67 USD by the current share price of 87.58.

Does CALM pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, CALM paid a dividend of 8.67 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-29 and the payout was 1.371 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 2025-10-29.

CALM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CALM for the next 4 payments are between 1.196 (-12.8%) and 1.389 (+1.3%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will CALM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.371 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-29. 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 340% 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 29.8%. If you bought CALM's shares at 29.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.67 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 29.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CALM?

CALM Payout Consistency is 75.6%. 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 9.90% 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 87.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-12-02 04:37