Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.40
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
10.6%
Payout Ratio
58.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CAG Dividend Income Check
Safety
58.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
CAG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.6%
Trailing DPS$1.40
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout58.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout105.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield11.6%
1Y Total Return-32.1%
5Y Total Return-44.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,59710Y ago$6,68320Y ago$18,373
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.
CAG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
CAG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Conagra Brands, Inc. distributes 58.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 105.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CAG does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 8.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CAG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 10.6% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 11.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -44.0%, with dividends contributing 19.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,683 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CAG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.77
Avg/Payment$0.3385
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | — | 9.76% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.3500 | — | 7.80% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 8.04% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 7.56% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 5.81% | May 29, 2025 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 5.34% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 4.84% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 4.63% | Aug 29, 2024 |
CAG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.6%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
58.1% payout
Streak
0Y
8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.6%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.3B | 10.6% | 58.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $13.3B | 4.8% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
 MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $11.8B | 3.8% | 61.2% | 42 | Watch |
3rd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $17.8B | 7.2% | 58.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
 KKellanova | $29.0B | 2.7% | 57.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
 KHCThe Kraft Heinz Comp… | $27.1B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HSYThe Hershey Company | $35.0B | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
CAG Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.41 | 58.1% | 1.72x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $1.40 | 2.9% | 4 | $0.72 | 194.4% | 0.51x | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $1.36 | 5.8% | 4 | $1.42 | 95.8% | 1.04x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $1.29 | 9.4% | 4 | $1.84 | 69.8% | 1.43x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $1.18 | 28.8% | 4 | $2.66 | 44.2% | 2.26x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $0.91 | 7.4% | 4 | $1.72 | 53.1% | 1.88x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.85 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.52 | 55.9% | 1.79x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.85 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.98 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.83 | 6.0% | 4 | $1.46 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 2.3% |
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CAG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAG stock.
How much dividend does CAG pay per share?
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +10.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CAG's next ex-dividend date?
CAG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CAG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CAG's dividend safe?
CAG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +58.1% and FCF payout ratio of +105.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CAG increased its dividend?
CAG has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.9%.
How often does CAG pay dividends?
Conagra Brands, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CAG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CAG five years ago would be worth approximately $5,597 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CAG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CAG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +10.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.