KHC Dividend History & Analysis | 5.7% Yield

KHC has a dividend yield of 5.7% and paid 1.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.74%
Payout Ratio 83.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 95.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.95%
Payout FCF 52.4%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 48.00%

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: -10%
Total Return 5y: -8.3%

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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%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
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
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
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%

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KHC 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
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.59%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.47%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.51%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.29%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.26%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.15%
2024-06-06 2024-06-06 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.17%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.14%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.15%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.2%
2023-06-05 2023-06-06 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.05%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.06%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.04%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.04%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.1%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.07%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.14%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.12%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.91%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.03%
2020-11-25 2020-11-27 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-08-20 2019-08-21 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.4 -36% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.625 4.2% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-08-24 2016-08-26 2016-10-07 Quarterly 0.6 4.3% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-27 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.575 0% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-04-08 Quarterly 0.575 0% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.575 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.575 4.5% N/A
2015-07-23 2015-07-27 2015-07-31 Other 0.55 0% N/A
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-04-24 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-16 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.55 4.8% N/A
2014-07-09 2014-07-11 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.525 0% N/A
2014-04-09 2014-04-11 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.525 0% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-17 Quarterly 0.525 0% N/A
2013-10-09 2013-10-11 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.525 0% N/A

KHC Dividend FAQ

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of food and beverage products-including condiments, cheese, meals, meats, coffee, and snack items-under iconic brands such as Kraft, Heinz, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, and Lunchables. Its distribution network spans company-owned sales forces, independent brokers, and a wide array of retail and food-service channels, from grocery chains and mass merchants to e-commerce platforms and institutional accounts.

What is the Dividend Yield of KHC?

As of February 2026, KHC`s dividend yield is 5.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.60 USD by the current share price of 24.64.

Does KHC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KHC paid a dividend of 1.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

How often does KHC pay dividends?

KHC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KHC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

KHC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KHC for the next 4 payments are between 0.37 (-7.5%) and 0.383 (-4.3%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will KHC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kraft Heinz (KHC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KHC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kraft Heinz (KHC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KHC?

KHC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of KHC?

KHC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.95%. If you bought KHC's shares at 26.88 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.95% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KHC?

KHC Payout Consistency is 95.1%. 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: Kraft Heinz has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KHC have a good Dividend Yield?

KHC`s 5.74% 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 KHC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KHC is 83.3%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of KHC?

KHC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 48.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KHC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KHC's Outstanding Shares?

Kraft Heinz's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.88% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 KHC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 592,000,000
2012 599,000,000 +1.18%
2013 600,000,000 +0.17%
2014 588,000,000 -2%
2015 1,225,000,000 +108.33%
2016 1,226,000,000 +0.08%
2017 1,227,454,000 +0.12%
2018 1,219,000,000 -0.69%
2019 1,225,000,000 +0.49%
2020 1,230,000,000 +0.41%
2021 1,225,000,000 -0.41%
2022 1,233,000,000 +0.65%
2023 1,232,000,000 -0.08%
2024 1,207,000,000 -2.03%
2025 1,186,000,000 -1.74%

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: 2026-02-08 02:18