CALM Dividend History & Analysis | 5.1% Yield
CALM has a dividend yield of 5.1% and paid 4.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods |
4,185 M | 5.14% | 17.83% |
| EB5 SG FIRST RESOURCES |
4,014 M | 5.23% | 14.85% |
| PPC NASDAQ Pilgrims Pride |
6,902 M | 4.58% | 12.09% |
| VIS MC Viscofan |
2,872 M | 4.90% | 5.62% |
| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
9,707 M | 4.50% | 6.11% |
| JBSS NASDAQ John Sanfilippo & Son |
1,002 M | 4.73% | 4.33% |
| ORK OL Orkla ASA |
10,592 M | 3.51% | 6.29% |
| SJM NYSE The J. M. Smucker |
11,972 M | 4.10% | 3.90% |
| BN PA Danone |
53,568 M | 3.46% | 4.55% |
| MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International |
75,517 M | 3.43% | 3.57% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAK ST AAK |
6,592 M | 24.40% | 100.0% |
| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
9,707 M | 25.42% | 100.0% |
| VIS MC Viscofan |
2,872 M | 19.81% | 100.0% |
| PRMB NYSE Primo Brands |
8,705 M | 13.27% | 89.0% |
| CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods |
4,185 M | 21.81% | 92.8% |
| MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International |
75,517 M | 9.66% | 100.0% |
| BN PA Danone |
53,568 M | 3.77% | 100.0% |
| ORK OL Orkla ASA |
10,592 M | 13.49% | 98.0% |
| TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries |
2,869 M | 2.71% | 100.0% |
| SJM NYSE The J. M. Smucker |
11,972 M | 2.73% | 100.0% |
CALM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.2 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| 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% | 3.74% |
| 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 | -84.6% | 0.21% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.23% |
CALM Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, CALM's dividend yield is 5.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.80 USD by the current share price of 88.42.
As of July 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.
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.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CALM for the next payments are between 1.395 (+293.0%) and 1.804 (+408.2%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 7.32%.
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.
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.
CALM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.8% per year. Strong growth: CALM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
CALM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 17.8%. If you bought CALM's shares at 26.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 17.8% of your original purchase price.
CALM Payout Consistency is 92.8%. 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. Very consistent: Cal-Maine Foods has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
CALM's 5.14% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CALM is 66.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
CALM's Overall Dividend Rating is 74.35%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
CALM Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-21 02:37 UTC