Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.85
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.8%
Payout Ratio
73.1%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
CALM Dividend Income Check
Safety
73.1% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 23.4% and trend is unknown.
CALM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.8%
Trailing DPS$4.85
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout73.1%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout68.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR71.5%
5Y CAGR38.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)23.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield10.7%
1Y Total Return-23.4%
5Y Total Return147.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)51.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,75110Y ago$21,66420Y ago$295,164
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). CALM's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
CALM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
CALM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. distributes 73.1% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 68.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CALM has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 71.5% and 5-year CAGR of 38.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CALM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.8% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 10.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 23.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 147.5%, with dividends contributing 51.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,664 today.
CALM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$19.19
Avg/Payment$0.9595
Latest Change-50.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026Latest | $0.3570 | ↓ -50.6% | 6.41% | May 14, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.7230 | ↓ -47.5% | 9.77% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $1.3780 | ↓ -41.5% | 10.00% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $2.3540 | ↓ -32.6% | 8.07% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $3.4950 | ↑ +134.7% | 7.25% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $1.4890 | ↑ +46.1% | 3.80% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $1.0190 | ↑ +32.3% | 3.26% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.7700 | ↓ -22.8% | 2.75% | Aug 20, 2024 |
CALM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.8%
#2 of 8
Safety
Watch
73.1% payout
Streak
4Y
38.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.7%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc… | $3.4B | 6.8% | 73.1% | 4 | Watch |
 LMNRLimoneira Company | $219M | 2.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TSNTyson Foods, Inc. | $18.2B | 3.9% | 1.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $11.0B | 5.8% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp… | $6.6B | 30.3% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  NOMDNomad Foods Limited | $1.5B | 6.5% | 66.8% | 2 | Watch |
 INGRIngredion Incorporat… | $6.1B | 3.3% | 28.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BGBunge Global S.A. | $21.4B | 2.5% | 56.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
CALM Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.08 | — | 2 | $6.63 | 16.3% | 6.14x | 2.9% |
| 2025 | $8.72 | 200.3% | 4 | $24.95 | 34.9% | 2.86x | 23.4% |
| 2024 | $2.90 | -32.7% | 4 | $5.69 | 51.0% | 1.96x | 7.8% |
| 2023 | $4.31 | 149.6% | 4 | $15.52 | 27.8% | 3.60x | 11.6% |
| 2022 | $1.73 | 4979.4% | 3 | $2.72 | 63.5% | 1.57x | 4.6% |
| 2021 | $0.03 | — | 1 | $0.04 | 80.4% | 1.24x | 0.1% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.38 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.42 | -3.4% | 2 | $1.12 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.44 | — | 2 | $2.60 | 16.8% | 5.96x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1.54 | — | — | — |
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CALM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CALM stock.
How much dividend does CALM pay per share?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CALM's next ex-dividend date?
CALM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CALM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CALM's dividend safe?
CALM's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +73.1% and FCF payout ratio of +68.5%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CALM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CALM pay dividends?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.85 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CALM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CALM five years ago would be worth approximately $24,751 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CALM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CALM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +23.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.