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LANC Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

LANC's dividend history, current yield (2.2%), dividend growth rate (5.1%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Packaged Foods & Meats).

Yield 12m 2.17%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.75
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.07%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.58%
Payout Ratio 61.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 94.5%
Total Return 12m: -9.34%
Total Return 5y: 15.01%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPC 10,941 M 14.2% 38.7%
BGS 331 M 17.0% 5.68%
CALM 4,599 M 7.34% 19.4%
SZU 2,607 M 9.88% 9.57%
RSI 531 M 8.10% 13.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 4,599 M 204% 71.0%
KLG 1,460 M 100% 100%
PRMB 12,601 M 37.5% 54.8%
DOLE 1,313 M 41.4% 98.0%
SZU 2,607 M 35.1% 89.9%

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CALM
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PRMB
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LANC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.57%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.5%
2024-12-05 2024-12-05 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.95 5.6% 0.52%
2024-09-09 2024-09-09 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.51%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.48%
2024-03-06 2024-03-07 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.44%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.9 5.9% 0.55%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.52%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.43%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.45%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.85 6.3% 0.42%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.47%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.67%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.49%
2021-12-03 2021-12-06 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% 0.53%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.43%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.38%
2021-03-08 2021-03-09 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.42%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.75 7.1% 0.45%
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.39%
2020-06-08 2020-06-09 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.7 7.7% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.65 8.3% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.6 9.1% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2017-06-06 2017-06-08 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2017-03-07 2017-03-09 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.5 -90.9% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2015-12-31 Quarterly 5.5 1095.7% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A

LANC Dividend FAQ

Does LANC pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, LANC paid a dividend of 3.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-06 and the payout was 0.95 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of LANC?

As of June 2025, LANC`s dividend yield is 2.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.75 USD by the current share price of 167.40.

How often does LANC pay dividends?

LANC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), LANC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LANC?

The next ex-dividend date for Lancaster Colony (LANC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of LANC?

LANC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.07% per year.
Strong growth: LANC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LANC?

LANC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.58%. If you bought LANC's shares at 145.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.58% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LANC?

LANC Payout Consistency is 94.5%. 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.
Very consistent: Lancaster Colony has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LANC have a good Dividend Yield?

LANC`s 2.17% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LANC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LANC is 61.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of LANC?

LANC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LANC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LANC`s Outstanding Shares?

Lancaster Colony`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.02% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 70.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Lancaster Colony ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-01-28 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 44,532,000
1986 44,900,000 +0.83%
1987 51,556,000 +14.82%
1988 49,231,000 -4.51%
1989 31,764,700 -35.48%
1990 31,052,600 -2.24%
1991 30,000,000 -3.39%
1992 44,444,400 +48.15%
1993 45,588,200 +2.57%
1994 45,454,500 -0.29%
1995 44,800,000 -1.44%
1996 44,561,400 -0.53%
1997 43,283,600 -2.87%
1998 42,089,600 -2.76%
1999 39,931,000 -5.13%
2000 37,724,000 -5.53%
2001 36,931,000 -2.1%
2002 36,406,000 -1.42%
2003 35,798,000 -1.67%
2004 35,144,000 -1.83%
2005 33,861,000 -3.65%
2006 31,770,000 -6.18%
2007 29,860,000 -6.01%
2008 27,955,000 -6.38%
2009 28,176,000 +0.79%
2010 27,785,000 -1.39%
2011 27,240,000 -1.96%
2012 27,273,000 +0.12%
2013 27,299,000 +0.1%
2014 27,323,000 +0.09%
2015 27,374,000 +0.19%
2016 27,441,000 +0.24%
2017 27,460,000 +0.07%
2018 27,566,000 +0.39%
2019 27,489,000 -0.28%
2020 27,518,000 +0.11%
2021 27,464,000 -0.2%
2022 27,493,000 +0.11%
2023 27,440,000 -0.19%
2024 27,495,000 +0.2%
2025 27,496,000 +0%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.