LW Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield
LW has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 1.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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LW Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-08 | 2026-06-05 | Quarterly | 0.38 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-27 | Quarterly | 0.38 | +2.7% | 0.83% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.37 | 0% | 0.6% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.37 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.37 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.37 | +2.8% | 0.61% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-30 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-31 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.36 | +28.6% | 0.35% |
| 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.31% |
| 2023-08-03 | 2023-08-04 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.28% |
| 2023-05-04 | 2023-05-05 | 2023-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.25% |
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.28 | +14.3% | 0.29% |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.245 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-05 | 2022-09-02 | Quarterly | 0.245 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2022-05-05 | 2022-05-06 | 2022-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.245 | 0% | 0.38% |
| 2022-02-03 | 2022-02-04 | 2022-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.245 | +4.3% | 0.39% |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-03 | Quarterly | 0.235 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-06 | 2021-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.235 | 0% | 0.36% |
LW Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, LW's dividend yield is 2.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.50 USD by the current share price of 46.60.
As of July 2026, LW paid a dividend of 1.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 0.38 USD.
LW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LW for the next payments are between 0.393 (+3.4%) and 0.422 (+11.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.47%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.4% per year. Strong growth: LW's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
LW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.21%. If you bought LW's shares at 67.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.21% of your original purchase price.
LW 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: Lamb Weston Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
LW's 2.98% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LW is 69.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
LW's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
LW 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: 2026-07-21 02:38 UTC