SFD Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield
SFD has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 1.13 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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|---|---|---|---|
| CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods |
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| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAK ST AAK |
6,430 M | 24.40% | 100.0% |
| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
9,672 M | 25.42% | 100.0% |
| VIS MC Viscofan |
2,991 M | 19.81% | 100.0% |
| PRMB NYSE Primo Brands |
9,079 M | 13.27% | 89.0% |
| CALM NASDAQ Cal-Maine Foods |
4,185 M | 21.81% | 92.8% |
| MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International |
78,187 M | 9.66% | 100.0% |
| BN PA Danone |
53,012 M | 3.77% | 100.0% |
| ORK OL Orkla ASA |
10,700 M | 13.49% | 98.0% |
| TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries |
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11,928 M | 2.73% | 100.0% |
SFD Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 1.2 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-28 | Quarterly | 0.313 | 0% | 1.25% |
| 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-21 | Quarterly | 0.313 | +25.2% | 1.1% |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-26 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-29 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.14% |
| 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-22 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.27% |
SFD Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, SFD's dividend yield is 4.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.13 USD by the current share price of 24.67.
As of July 2026, SFD paid a dividend of 1.13 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-14 and the payout was 0.313 USD.
SFD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SFD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-14.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SFD for the next payments are between 0.307 (-1.9%) and 0.37 (+18.2%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 5.36%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.313 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smithfield Foods, Common (SFD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Smithfield Foods, Common (SFD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SFD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 25.4% per year. Strong growth: SFD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
SFD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.11%. If you bought SFD's shares at 18.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.13 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.11% of your original purchase price.
SFD Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Smithfield Foods, Common has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
SFD's 4.50% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SFD is 43.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
SFD's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
SFD Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-05 02:06 UTC