PPC Dividend History & Analysis | 16.8% Yield

PPC has a dividend yield of 16.8% and paid 8.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 16.79%
Payout Ratio 1.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 49.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 43.61%
Payout FCF 240.4%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 42.27%

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: 5.2%
Total Return 5y: 125.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.95%
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%

Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats

HSY
Hershey
 3.27% Yield

PPC 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
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-03 Other 2.1 -66.7% 4.58%
2025-04-03 2025-04-03 2025-04-17 Other 6.3 129.1% 13.06%
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-18 Other 2.75 -52.3% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-17 Other 5.77 24987% N/A
2008-09-10 2008-09-12 2008-09-26 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2008-06-11 2008-06-13 2008-06-27 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2008-03-12 2008-03-14 2008-03-28 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2007-12-12 2007-12-14 2007-12-28 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2007-09-12 2007-09-14 2007-09-28 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2007-06-13 2007-06-15 2007-06-29 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2007-03-14 2007-03-16 2007-03-30 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2006-12-13 2006-12-15 2006-12-29 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2006-09-13 2006-09-15 2006-09-29 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2006-06-14 2006-06-16 2006-06-30 Quarterly 0.023 0% N/A
2006-03-15 2006-03-17 2006-03-31 Quarterly 0.023 -97.7% N/A
2005-12-28 2005-12-30 2006-01-13 Other 1 4247.8% N/A
2005-12-14 2005-12-16 2005-12-30 Quarterly 0.023 53.3% N/A
2005-09-07 2005-09-09 2005-09-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2005-06-08 2005-06-10 2005-06-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2005-03-09 2005-03-11 2005-03-31 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2004-12-08 2004-12-10 2004-12-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2004-09-01 2004-09-03 2004-09-24 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2004-06-03 2004-06-07 2004-06-25 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2004-03-03 2004-03-05 2004-03-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2003-12-03 2003-12-05 2003-12-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2003-09-03 2003-09-05 2003-09-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2003-06-11 2003-06-13 2003-06-27 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2003-03-05 2003-03-07 2003-03-28 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2002-12-04 2002-12-06 2002-12-27 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2002-09-04 2002-09-06 2002-09-27 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2002-06-05 2002-06-07 2002-06-28 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2002-03-06 2002-03-08 2002-03-29 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2001-12-06 2001-12-10 2001-12-28 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2001-09-05 2001-09-07 2001-09-28 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2001-06-06 2001-06-08 2001-06-29 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2001-03-07 2001-03-09 2001-03-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2000-12-06 2000-12-08 2000-12-29 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2000-09-06 2000-09-08 2000-09-29 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2000-06-07 2000-06-09 2000-06-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
2000-03-08 2000-03-10 2000-03-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1999-12-08 1999-12-10 1999-12-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1999-09-08 1999-09-10 1999-09-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1999-06-09 1999-06-11 1999-06-30 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1999-03-03 1999-03-05 1999-03-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1998-12-11 1998-12-15 1998-12-31 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1998-09-02 1998-09-04 1998-09-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1998-06-03 1998-06-05 1998-06-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1998-03-04 1998-03-06 1998-03-27 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1997-12-11 1997-12-15 1997-12-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A
1997-09-03 1997-09-05 1997-09-26 Quarterly 0.015 0% N/A

PPC Dividend FAQ

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp (NASDAQ:PPC) is a vertically integrated producer and processor of chicken and pork, supplying fresh, frozen, and value-added meats to retailers, foodservice operators, and distributors across the United States, Europe, and Mexico. Its portfolio spans whole and cut-up chicken, marinated and non-marinated parts, primary pork cuts, lamb, and a growing line of plant-based and ready-to-eat meals.

What is the Dividend Yield of PPC?

As of February 2026, PPC`s dividend yield is 16.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.40 USD by the current share price of 43.37.

Does PPC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PPC paid a dividend of 8.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-20 and the payout was 2.1 USD.

How often does PPC pay dividends?

PPC pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, PPC has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-20.

PPC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PPC for the next 4 payments are between 4.76 (+126.7%) and 5.448 (+159.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will PPC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Pilgrims Pride (PPC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PPC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of PPC?

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

What is the Yield on Cost of PPC?

PPC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 43.6%. If you bought PPC's shares at 19.26 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 43.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PPC?

PPC Payout Consistency is 49.8%. 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 unstable: Pilgrims Pride has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PPC have a good Dividend Yield?

PPC`s 16.79% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PPC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PPC is 1.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of PPC?

PPC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 42.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PPC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PPC's Outstanding Shares?

Pilgrims Pride's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.22% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has PPC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 2, 1999 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 21,875,000
1986 22,167,000 +1.33%
1987 22,589,000 +1.9%
1988 22,589,000
1989 22,589,000
1990 22,000,000 -2.61%
1991 22,105,300 +0.48%
1992 27,200,000 +23.05%
1993 27,096,800 -0.38%
1994 30,000,000 +10.71%
1995 41,383,900 +37.95%
1996 41,383,900
1997 41,383,900
1998 41,383,900
1999 41,383,800 -0%
2000 41,112,700 -0.66%
2001 41,112,700
2002 41,112,700
2003 51,757,200 +25.89%
2004 66,555,700 +28.59%
2005 66,555,700
2006 66,555,700
2007 66,555,700
2008 74,056,000 +11.27%
2009 77,141,000 +4.17%
2010 214,282,000 +177.78%
2011 223,631,000 +4.36%
2012 258,887,000 +15.77%
2013 259,466,000 +0.22%
2014 259,929,000 +0.18%
2015 255,478,000 -1.71%
2016 251,395,000 -1.6%
2017 248,994,000 -0.96%
2018 249,366,000 +0.15%
2019 249,849,000 +0.19%
2020 243,858,000 -2.4%
2021 244,341,000 +0.2%
2022 236,469,000 -3.22%
2023 237,465,000 +0.42%
2024 238,070,000 +0.25%
2025 238,526,000 +0.19%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21