LW Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

LW has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 1.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.60%
Payout Ratio 43.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.02%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.62%
Payout FCF 39.7%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 70.84%
Ex-Dividend in 13 days: Buy before Jan 30, 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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -23.6%
Total Return 5y: -38.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 9,212 M 16.8% 51.2%
CALM 3,596 M 8.86% 33.0%
KHC 27,721 M 5.74% 6.24%
SFD 9,136 M 4.49% 5.30%
AGRO 1,181 M 4.26% 5.08%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,596 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,006 M 19.8% 98.3%
HSY 38,341 M 12.6% 95.8%
NOMD 1,809 M 13.3% 100%

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LW Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.38 2.7% N/A
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% 0.28%
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% 0.38%
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%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-04 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.3%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-05 Quarterly 0.235 2.2% 0.3%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-04 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-05 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.2 4.7% N/A
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.191 0% N/A
2018-02-01 2018-02-02 2018-03-02 Quarterly 0.191 1.6% N/A
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-30 2017-06-02 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2017-01-26 2017-01-30 2017-03-01 Other 0.188 0% N/A

LW Dividend FAQ

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LW) manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen potato products across North America and select international markets. Its portfolio includes branded lines such as Lamb Weston, Grown in Idaho, and Alexia, as well as private-label offerings for retailers and foodservice operators ranging from quick-service chains to institutional cafeterias. Sales are executed through a mix of internal teams and independent brokers, reaching grocery, mass-merchant, club, and specialty channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of LW?

As of January 2026, LW`s dividend yield is 2.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.86 USD by the current share price of 43.28.

Does LW pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, LW paid a dividend of 1.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-30 and the payout was 0.38 USD.

How often does LW pay dividends?

LW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LW has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-30.

LW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LW for the next 4 payments are between 0.412 (+8.4%) and 0.435 (+14.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will LW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is 2026-01-30.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is 2026-01-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of LW?

LW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.0% per year.
Strong growth: LW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LW?

LW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.62%. If you bought LW's shares at 70.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.62% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LW?

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.

Does LW have a good Dividend Yield?

LW`s 2.60% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LW is 43.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LW?

LW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LW's Outstanding Shares?

Lamb Weston Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has LW 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
2015 146,400,000
2016 146,300,000 -0.07%
2017 146,900,000 +0.41%
2018 147,400,000 +0.34%
2019 147,100,000 -0.2%
2020 147,100,000
2021 146,300,000 -0.54%
2022 144,600,000 -1.16%
2023 145,500,000 +0.62%
2024 143,200,000 -1.58%
2025 139,600,000 -2.51%

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: 2026-01-12 02:16