Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.76
B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
25.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
BGS Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is falling.
BGS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield25.2%
Trailing DPS$0.76
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout96.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-22.2%
5Y CAGR-16.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield25.2%
1Y Total Return-19.9%
5Y Total Return-72.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,72410Y ago$3,53220Y ago$20,443
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BGS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
BGS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
B&G Foods, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 96.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BGS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -22.2% and 5-year CAGR of -16.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BGS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 25.2% dividend yield, 25.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -72.8%, with dividends contributing 17.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $3,532 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
BGS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.75
Avg/Payment$0.2375
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.0950 | — | 19.26% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0950 | ↓ -50.0% | 16.71% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 15.80% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 17.67% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 17.16% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 17.97% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 11.06% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 11.03% | Jan 30, 2025 |
BGS Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
25.2%
#1 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-16.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
25.2%
#1 of 5
CPB
CAG
SJM
MKCBGS Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $0.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.54 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.18 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $0.76 | -52.9% | 4 | $-0.89 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $1.61 | -15.0% | 4 | $-0.16 | — | — | 5.8% |
| 2021 | $1.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.02 | 186.3% | 0.54x | 6.9% |
| 2020 | $1.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.04 | 93.1% | 1.07x | 6.9% |
| 2019 | $1.90 | 0.5% | 4 | $1.17 | 162.4% | 0.62x | 6.9% |
| 2018 | $1.89 | 1.6% | 4 | $2.60 | 72.7% | 1.38x | 6.8% |
| 2017 | $1.86 | 7.8% | 4 | $3.26 | 57.1% | 1.75x | 6.7% |
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BGS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BGS stock.
How much dividend does BGS pay per share?
B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +25.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BGS's next ex-dividend date?
BGS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BGS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BGS's dividend safe?
BGS's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +96.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BGS increased its dividend?
BGS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -16.7%.
How often does BGS pay dividends?
B&G Foods, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BGS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BGS five years ago would be worth approximately $2,724 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BGS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BGS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +25.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.