CAG Dividend History & Analysis | 8.6% Yield

CAG has a dividend yield of 8.6% and paid 1.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.64%
Payout Ratio 73.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.46%
Consistency Lifetime 97.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.19%
Payout FCF 76.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 77.75%

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: -24.3%
Total Return 5y: -31.4%

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
PPC 9,984 M 16.8% 50.4%
CALM 3,836 M 9.74% 26.7%
KHC 27,461 M 5.74% 6.07%
SFD 9,348 M 4.49% 5.30%
AGRO 1,263 M 4.26% 5.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,836 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,191 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,092 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 38,773 M 12.6% 95.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats

HSY
Hershey
 3.27% Yield

CAG 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
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 2026-02-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.99%
2025-10-30 2025-10-30 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% 2.06%
2025-07-30 2025-07-30 2025-08-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.84%
2025-04-28 2025-04-28 2025-05-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.45%
2025-01-27 2025-01-27 2025-02-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.36%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.2%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.17%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.13%
2024-01-29 2024-01-30 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.19%
2023-11-01 2023-11-02 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.29%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.35 6.1% 1.06%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.88%
2023-01-27 2023-01-30 2023-03-02 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.9%
2022-11-02 2022-11-03 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.92%
2022-08-02 2022-08-03 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.33 5.4% 0.95%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% 0.88%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.313 0% 0.9%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% 0.96%
2021-08-02 2021-08-03 2021-09-02 Quarterly 0.313 13.8% 0.94%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-06-02 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.75%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-03-03 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-12-02 Quarterly 0.275 29.1% N/A
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-09-03 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-06-03 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-03-03 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-12-03 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2019-07-29 2019-07-30 2019-08-29 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2019-01-29 2019-01-30 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-30 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2018-01-29 2018-01-30 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.213 6.5% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-01-26 2017-01-30 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.2 -20% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-07-28 2015-07-30 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-06-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-03-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-10-29 2014-10-31 2014-12-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-07-24 2014-07-28 2014-08-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-10-29 2013-10-31 2013-12-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

CAG Dividend FAQ

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is a U.S.–based consumer packaged goods food company that operates through four primary segments: Grocery & Snacks (shelf-stable products), Refrigerated & Frozen (temperature-controlled items), International (non-U.S. retail and foodservice), and Foodservice (customized meals and sauces for restaurants). Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender’s, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-Wip, Angies, and BOOMCHICKAPOP.

What is the Dividend Yield of CAG?

As of February 2026, CAG`s dividend yield is 8.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.40 USD by the current share price of 18.51.

Does CAG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CAG paid a dividend of 1.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-27 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

How often does CAG pay dividends?

CAG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CAG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-27.

CAG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAG for the next 4 payments are between 0.338 (-3.4%) and 0.352 (+0.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CAG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for ConAgra Foods (CAG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CAG?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CAG?

CAG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.46% per year.
Strong growth: CAG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CAG?

CAG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.19%. If you bought CAG's shares at 26.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.19% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CAG?

CAG Payout Consistency is 97.6%. 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: ConAgra Foods has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CAG have a good Dividend Yield?

CAG`s 8.64% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CAG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAG is 73.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of CAG?

CAG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 77.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CAG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CAG's Outstanding Shares?

ConAgra Foods's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.1% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 CAG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 10, 2016 with a ratio of 1285:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.28 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 298,852,000
1986 298,168,000 -0.23%
1987 350,216,000 +17.46%
1988 350,612,000 +0.11%
1989 355,000,000 +1.25%
1990 411,500,000 +15.92%
1991 459,565,200 +11.68%
1992 458,888,900 -0.15%
1993 457,142,900 -0.38%
1994 449,687,500 -1.63%
1995 454,444,400 +1.06%
1996 456,829,300 +0.52%
1997 457,826,100 +0.22%
1998 476,087,000 +3.99%
1999 480,256,400 +0.88%
2000 520,172,400 +8.31%
2001 526,363,600 +1.19%
2002 535,909,100 +1.81%
2003 529,607,800 -1.18%
2004 515,531,900 -2.66%
2005 525,862,100 +2%
2006 507,857,100 -3.42%
2007 490,700,000 -3.38%
2008 449,500,000 -8.4%
2009 446,200,000 -0.73%
2010 441,600,000 -1.03%
2011 418,600,000 -5.21%
2012 411,700,000 -1.65%
2013 427,000,000 +3.72%
2014 430,800,000 +0.89%
2015 437,900,000 +1.65%
2016 441,300,000 +0.78%
2017 410,400,000 -7%
2018 421,800,000 +2.78%
2019 488,300,000 +15.77%
2020 490,900,000 +0.53%
2021 481,900,000 -1.83%
2022 480,900,000 -0.21%
2023 479,800,000 -0.23%
2024 479,300,000 -0.1%
2025 478,800,000 -0.1%

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: 2026-01-28 02:37