DOLE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

DOLE has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 0.43 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.38%
Payout Ratio 29.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 43.05%
Consistency Lifetime 98.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.28%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 69.23%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Mar 18, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.

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 9,680 M 16.8% 39.0%
CALM 4,184 M 8.42% 23.9%
GIS 23,632 M 4.85% 6.16%
BN 51,184 M 2.86% 8.69%
SFD 9,541 M 4.49% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 4,184 M 300% 75.5%
VIS 3,121 M 17.0% 95.4%
PRMB 8,059 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 17,776 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,414 M 12.0% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats

HSY
Hershey
3.06% Yield
JDEP
Jde Peets
2.66% Yield

DOLE Dividend History: Last 18 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-18 2026-03-18 2026-04-08 Quarterly 0.09 5.9% N/A
2025-12-09 2025-12-09 2026-01-06 Quarterly 0.085 0% 0.57%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-06 Quarterly 0.085 0% 0.63%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-07-07 Quarterly 0.085 6.3% 0.62%
2025-03-20 2025-03-20 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.56%
2024-12-11 2024-12-11 2025-01-03 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.54%
2024-09-11 2024-09-11 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.52%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.65%
2024-03-20 2024-03-21 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.67%
2023-12-13 2023-12-14 2024-01-04 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.69%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.71%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.59%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-21 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.69%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-06 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.78%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.88%
2022-06-16 2022-06-17 2022-07-06 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.89%
2022-03-28 2022-03-29 2022-04-12 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.61%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2022-01-07 Other 0.08 0% 0.62%

DOLE Dividend FAQ

Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) is a global fresh-produce company that sources, processes, markets, and distributes a wide range of fruits and vegetables-including bananas, pineapples, berries, avocados, and organic items-under the DOLE brand to retailers, wholesalers, and food-service customers. The business is organized into three operating segments: Fresh Fruit; Diversified Fresh Produce – EMEA; and Diversified Fresh Produce – Americas and ROW.

What is the Dividend Yield of DOLE?

As of March 2026, DOLE`s dividend yield is 2.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.43 USD by the current share price of 14.50.

Does DOLE pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, DOLE paid a dividend of 0.43 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-18 and the payout was 0.09 USD.

How often does DOLE pay dividends?

DOLE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DOLE has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-18.

DOLE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DOLE for the next 4 payments are between 0.09 (+0.0%) and 0.095 (+5.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will DOLE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dole (DOLE) is 2026-03-18.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DOLE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dole (DOLE) is 2026-03-18.

What is the Dividend Growth of DOLE?

DOLE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 43.1% per year.
Strong growth: DOLE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DOLE?

DOLE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.28%. If you bought DOLE's shares at 12.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.43 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.28% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DOLE?

DOLE Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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: Dole has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DOLE have a good Dividend Yield?

DOLE`s 2.38% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DOLE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DOLE is 29.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of DOLE?

DOLE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.23%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DOLE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DOLE's Outstanding Shares?

Dole's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.48% 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 DOLE ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 329,887,000
2013 330,807,000 +0.28%
2014 332,869,000 +0.62%
2015 336,238,000 +1.01%
2016 324,366,000 -3.53%
2017 326,312,000 +0.6%
2018 389,456,000 +19.35%
2019 388,525,000 -0.24%
2020 93,098,600 -76.04%
2021 95,212,000 +2.27%
2022 94,928,000 -0.3%
2023 95,187,000 +0.27%
2024 95,471,000 +0.3%
2025 96,104,000 +0.66%

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: 2026-03-05 02:35