MZTI Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

MZTI has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 3.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.34%
Payout Ratio 59.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.00%
Consistency Lifetime 94.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.42%
Payout FCF 38.9%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 59.78%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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

Top Dividend Payers in Food Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CALM 3,748 M 8.42% 26.51%
SFD 11,006 M 4.49% 6.95%
GIS 19,970 M 4.85% 5.91%
BN 49,830 M 2.86% 8.85%
VIS 3,073 M 4.52% 5.09%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CALM 3,748 M 299.61% 75.5%
DOLE 1,426 M 43.05% 98.3%
FDP 2,002 M 24.47% 74.3%
VIS 3,073 M 17.04% 95.4%
PRMB 6,631 M 13.62% 52.7%
MZTI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 2026-03-31 Quarterly 1 0% 0.62%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-31 Quarterly 1 +5.3% 0.61%
2025-09-08 2025-09-08 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.52%
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% N/A
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.75 +7.1% N/A
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
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
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2014-12-04 2014-12-08 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.46 +4.5% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2013-12-05 2013-12-09 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A

MZTI Dividend FAQ

The Marzetti Company (MZTI) manufactures and markets specialty food products. The company operates in two segments: Retail and Foodservice. This dual-segment approach is common in the food industry, allowing companies to reach both individual consumers and commercial clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of MZTI?

As of April 2026, MZTI's dividend yield is 2.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.90 USD by the current share price of 138.33.

Does MZTI pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, MZTI paid a dividend of 3.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-06 and the payout was 1 USD.

How often does MZTI pay dividends?

MZTI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MZTI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-06.

MZTI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MZTI for the next payments are between 0.992 (-0.8%) and 1.051 (+5.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.94%.

Will MZTI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for The Marzetti (MZTI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MZTI?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MZTI?

MZTI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.00% per year. Strong growth: MZTI's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MZTI?

MZTI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.42%. If you bought MZTI's shares at 161.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MZTI?

MZTI Payout Consistency is 94.6%. 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. Very consistent: The Marzetti has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MZTI have a good Dividend Yield?

MZTI's 2.34% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MZTI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MZTI is 59.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MZTI?

MZTI's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.78%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MZTI Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in MZTI's Outstanding Shares?

The Marzetti's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%). 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 MZTI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 28, 1998 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 44,532,000 0%
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 27,415,000 -0.29%
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: 2026-03-26 02:35 UTC