TL;DR: Cal-Maine Foods Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics

Cal-Maine Foods has paid $9.39 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 12.71%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 1.75%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $16.62 per share in dividends.

Last Ex-Dividend Date Jan 28, 2026
12-Month Dividend $9.39
12-Month Div. Yield 12.71%
3-Year Total Dividend $16.62
3-Year Avg Dividend $5.54
3-Year Avg Yield 1.75%
Last 5Y Dividend $18.34
All Time Dividend $23.55
Date Range Jan 2013 - Jan 2026

Cal-Maine Foods Yearly Dividend History Chart

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Cal-Maine Foods Dividend History From 2013 - 2026

📊 Yearly Dividend Summary
Year Payments Total Amount Avg Amount Avg Yield
2026 1 $0.72 $0.72 0.97%
2025 4 $8.67 $2.17 8.75%
2024 4 $2.91 $0.73 4.29%
2023 4 $4.32 $1.08 8.70%
2022 3 $1.72 $0.57 3.18%
2021 1 $0.03 $0.03 0.08%
2019 2 $0.42 $0.21 0.99%
2018 2 $0.44 $0.22 0.91%
2016 2 $1.19 $0.60 2.35%
2015 4 $1.90 $0.48 4.04%
2014 4 $0.89 $0.22 2.61%
2013 3 $0.34 $0.11 1.53%
📋 Detailed Dividend History
Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Jan 28, 2026 $0.72 0.97% $73.86
Oct 29, 2025 $1.37 1.56% $87.80
Aug 4, 2025 $2.35 2.18% $107.74
Apr 30, 2025 $3.46 3.72% $92.91
Jan 29, 2025 $1.49 1.38% $107.90
Oct 30, 2024 $1.02 1.17% $87.11
Aug 5, 2024 $0.77 1.09% $70.32
Apr 30, 2024 $1.00 1.76% $56.80
Jan 30, 2024 $0.12 0.20% $56.94
Oct 31, 2023 $0.01 0.01% $49.54
Aug 4, 2023 $0.76 1.62% $46.49
Apr 25, 2023 $2.20 4.63% $47.50
Jan 24, 2023 $1.35 2.46% $55.03
Oct 25, 2022 $0.85 1.50% $56.87
Jul 29, 2022 $0.75 1.44% $51.86
Apr 26, 2022 $0.12 0.23% $53.73
Apr 27, 2021 $0.03 0.09% $37.36
Apr 30, 2019 $0.27 0.64% $42.42
Jan 29, 2019 $0.15 0.35% $42.71
Oct 30, 2018 $0.09 0.17% $48.61
Aug 3, 2018 $0.35 0.73% $48.15
Apr 25, 2016 $0.44 0.87% $50.76
Jan 25, 2016 $0.75 1.49% $50.47
Oct 26, 2015 $0.98 1.84% $53.46
Jul 30, 2015 $0.32 0.59% $54.16
Apr 27, 2015 $0.35 0.77% $45.50
Jan 26, 2015 $0.25 0.72% $35.05
Oct 27, 2014 $0.19 0.43% $43.90
Aug 6, 2014 $0.22 0.58% $37.42
Apr 28, 2014 $0.30 0.99% $29.70
Jan 27, 2014 $0.18 0.72% $25.19
Oct 28, 2013 $0.03 0.14% $25.02
Apr 29, 2013 $0.21 1.02% $20.74
Jan 28, 2013 $0.10 0.48% $20.88

Frequently Asked Questions

Cal-Maine Foods has been paying dividends for 13 years, from 2013 to 2026. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $23.55 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
Cal-Maine Foods's most recent dividend payment was $0.72 per share, with an ex-dividend date of January 28, 2026. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
Cal-Maine Foods's highest annual dividend was paid in 2025, when the company distributed $8.67 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
Comparing Cal-Maine Foods's dividend payments, the company paid $2.91 per share in 2024 versus $8.67 per share in 2025, representing an increase of $5.76. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
Over the past 10 years, Cal-Maine Foods has paid a total of $19.23 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $2,416.74 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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