UTZ Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

UTZ has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.09%
Payout Ratio 45.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.94%
Consistency Lifetime 98.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.09%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 57.53%

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: -17.2%
Total Return 5y: -53.5%

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 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.95%
GIS 24,684 M 4.85% 6.30%
SFD 9,474 M 4.49% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,110 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,400 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 39,492 M 12.6% 95.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats

HSY
Hershey
 3.27% Yield

UTZ Dividend History: Last 22 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.063 3.3% 0.62%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-02 Quarterly 0.061 0% 0.47%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.061 -15.3% 0.47%
2025-04-07 2025-04-07 2025-04-24 Quarterly 0.072 18% 0.53%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.061 -12.9% 0.35%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.07 -12.5% 0.39%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-07-03 Quarterly 0.08 35.6% 0.46%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-02 Quarterly 0.059 3.5% 0.34%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2024-01-04 Quarterly 0.057 0% 0.4%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.057 0% 0.39%
2023-06-16 2023-06-19 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.057 0% 0.34%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-05-04 Quarterly 0.057 0% 0.32%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.057 5.6% 0.34%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-10-06 Quarterly 0.054 0% 0.34%
2022-06-16 2022-06-20 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.054 0% 0.44%
2022-04-14 2022-04-18 2022-04-28 Quarterly 0.054 0% 0.37%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2022-01-10 Quarterly 0.054 8% 0.33%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-10-11 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.27%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-07-12 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.22%
2021-04-16 2021-04-19 2021-05-10 Quarterly 0.05 -16.7% 0.19%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2021-01-11 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-10-13 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

UTZ Dividend FAQ

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad portfolio of salty snack foods across the United States, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, pork skins, popcorn, salsa, and dips. Its product lineup is sold under multiple brands such as Utz, Zapp’s, On The Border, Golden Flake, Boulder Canyon, and licensed names like TGI Fridays, reaching consumers through direct-store delivery, warehouse distribution, supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club warehouses, and convenience stores.

What is the Dividend Yield of UTZ?

As of February 2026, UTZ`s dividend yield is 2.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.26 USD by the current share price of 10.98.

Does UTZ pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, UTZ paid a dividend of 0.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.063 USD.

How often does UTZ pay dividends?

UTZ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UTZ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

UTZ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UTZ for the next 4 payments are between 0.067 (+6.3%) and 0.069 (+9.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will UTZ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.063 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UTZ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UTZ?

UTZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.94% per year.
Strong growth: UTZ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UTZ?

UTZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.09%. If you bought UTZ's shares at 23.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UTZ?

UTZ Payout Consistency is 98.6%. 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: Utz Brands has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UTZ have a good Dividend Yield?

UTZ`s 2.09% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UTZ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UTZ is 45.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of UTZ?

UTZ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UTZ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UTZ's Outstanding Shares?

Utz Brands's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has UTZ 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
2018 34,125,000
2019 55,875,000 +63.74%
2020 61,898,000 +10.78%
2021 77,571,000 +25.32%
2022 83,363,000 +7.47%
2023 81,143,000 -2.66%
2024 86,685,500 +6.83%
2025 87,795,000 +1.28%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21