Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.53
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.3%
Payout Ratio
76.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
CPB Dividend Income Check
Safety
76.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
CPB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.3%
Trailing DPS$1.53
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout76.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout49.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.8%
5Y CAGR2.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.3%
1Y Total Return-36.8%
5Y Total Return-41.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,82010Y ago$5,61920Y ago$14,092
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). CPB's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
CPB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
CPB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Campbell Soup Company distributes 76.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 49.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CPB has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.8% and 5-year CAGR of 2.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CPB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.3% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 8.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -41.8%, with dividends contributing 15.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $5,619 today.
CPB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.52
Avg/Payment$0.3760
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $0.3900 | — | 7.09% | May 4, 2026 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $0.3900 | — | 5.90% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 4.94% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 4.93% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 3.82% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.3900 | ↑ +5.4% | 3.57% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 3.13% | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 3.29% | Jul 29, 2024 |
CPB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.3%
#2 of 9
Safety
Watch
76.2% payout
Streak
1Y
2.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.2B | 7.3% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
 GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $18.4B | 7.0% | 58.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
 KKellanova | $29.0B | 2.7% | 57.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $11.5B | 5.5% | 1.3% | 34 | Sustainable |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $10.3B | 4.4% | — | 15 | Unknown |
1st  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.7B | 10.0% | 58.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $12.3B | 3.7% | 61.2% | 27 | Watch |
3rd  KHCThe Kraft Heinz Comp… | $26.7B | 7.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $78.8B | 3.1% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
CPB Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | 5.4% | 4 | $2.01 | 77.6% | 1.29x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.89 | 78.3% | 1.28x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.85 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $1.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.51 | 59.0% | 1.70x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.48 | 5.7% | 4 | $3.29 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.36 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.70 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 2.9% |
| 2018 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.86 | 162.8% | 0.61x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.40 | 8.9% | 4 | $2.89 | 48.4% | 2.06x | 2.9% |
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Start ComparisonCPB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CPB stock.
How much dividend does CPB pay per share?
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.53 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CPB's next ex-dividend date?
CPB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CPB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CPB's dividend safe?
CPB's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +76.2% and FCF payout ratio of +49.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CPB increased its dividend?
CPB has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.2%.
How often does CPB pay dividends?
Campbell Soup Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.53 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CPB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CPB five years ago would be worth approximately $5,820 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CPB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CPB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.