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BGS Dividend History & Analysis | 18% Yield

BGS has a dividend yield of 18% and paid 0.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 17.95%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.95
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -16.74%
Overall Dividend Rating 30.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.19%
Payout Ratio 146.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y -85.81%

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.
Total Return 12m: -42.7% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: -74.9% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPC 10,371 M 19.4% 59.3%
CALM 5,366 M 8.47% 26.8%
BGS 360 M 18.0% 5.19%
BRFS 5,992 M 11.6% 12.1%
KHC 31,567 M 5.89% 6.76%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 5,366 M 204% 72.4%
KLG 1,985 M 100% 100%
ZZ-B 653 M 40.4% 97.8%
PRMB 12,601 M 37.5% 55.0%
DOLE 1,290 M 41.4% 98.0%

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BGS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-27 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 4.51%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.93%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.79%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.08%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.38%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.7%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.8%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.97%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.39%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.24%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-30 Quarterly 0.19 -60% 1.69%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 2.69%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.97%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.74%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.55%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.58%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.45%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.47%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.6%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.69%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 2.2% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-30 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-30 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-30 Quarterly 0.465 10.7% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.42 20% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.35 2.9% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 3% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-30 Quarterly 0.33 3.1% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-30 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% N/A
2013-06-26 2013-06-28 2013-07-30 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A

BGS Dividend FAQ

B&G Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a diverse portfolio of shelf-stable and frozen foods, as well as household products, across North America. The companys extensive product range includes various brands such as B&G, Cream of Wheat, and Ortega, among others, catering to different consumer preferences and needs.

What is the Dividend Yield of BGS?

As of September 2025, BGS`s dividend yield is 17.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.95 USD by the current share price of 4.59.

Does BGS pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, BGS paid a dividend of 0.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-30 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does BGS pay dividends?

BGS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BGS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-30.

Will BGS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for B&G Foods (BGS) is 2025-09-30.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BGS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for B&G Foods (BGS) is 2025-09-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of BGS?

BGS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -16.74% per year.
Negative growth: BGS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BGS?

BGS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.19%. If you bought BGS's shares at 18.29 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.19% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BGS?

BGS Payout Consistency is 94.0%. 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: B&G Foods has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BGS have a good Dividend Yield?

BGS`s 17.95% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BGS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BGS is 146.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of BGS?

BGS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 30.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BGS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BGS`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

B&G Foods`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.94% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 84.8%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has B&G Foods ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 27,556,400
2001 27,556,400
2002 27,556,400
2003 27,556,400
2004 20,000,000 -27.42%
2005 20,000,000
2006 27,556,400 +37.78%
2007 36,779,000 +33.47%
2008 36,197,000 -1.58%
2009 47,728,000 +31.86%
2010 48,686,000 +2.01%
2011 48,337,000 -0.72%
2012 52,602,000 +8.82%
2013 53,660,000 +2.01%
2014 53,797,000 +0.26%
2015 58,084,000 +7.97%
2016 66,666,000 +14.78%
2017 66,687,000 +0.03%
2018 65,934,000 -1.13%
2019 64,045,000 -2.86%
2020 64,927,000 +1.38%
2021 66,874,000 +3%
2022 72,017,000 +7.69%
2023 78,624,000 +9.17%
2024 79,152,000 +0.67%
2025 79,858,000 +0.89%

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.

Last update: 2025-09-17 04:01