MZTI Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

MZTI has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 3.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.21%
Payout Ratio 61.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.00%
Consistency Lifetime 94.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.31%
Payout FCF 38.9%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 64.17%

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: -15.4%
Total Return 5y: -7.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ADM 31,876 M 3.89% 5.45%
FDP 1,900 M 3.56% 5.26%
BG 22,032 M 3.46% 5.37%
INGR 7,728 M 2.59% 4.35%
LMNR 261 M 2.0% 2.04%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FDP 1,900 M 24.5% 74.3%
KWS 2,853 M 11.8% 97.1%
ADM 31,876 M 8.35% 98.7%
BG 22,032 M 7.91% 99.8%
INGR 7,728 M 5.70% 97.8%

MZTI 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
2025-12-05 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% 0.42%
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 10% N/A
2013-09-05 2013-09-09 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A

MZTI Dividend FAQ

The Marzetti Company (NASDAQ:MZTI) manufactures and markets specialty food products in the United States, serving both retail and food-service channels through two primary segments: Retail and Foodservice.

What is the Dividend Yield of MZTI?

As of February 2026, MZTI`s dividend yield is 2.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.85 USD by the current share price of 154.51.

Does MZTI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MZTI paid a dividend of 3.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 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 2025-12-05.

MZTI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MZTI for the next 4 payments are between 0.774 (-22.6%) and 1.044 (+4.4%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will MZTI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. 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 2.31%. If you bought MZTI's shares at 167.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.31% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MZTI?

MZTI 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: The Marzetti has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MZTI have a good Dividend Yield?

MZTI`s 2.21% 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 61.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MZTI?

MZTI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MZTI Outstanding Shares Analysis

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
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: 2026-02-01 02:17