Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
72.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
3 years
CVGW Dividend Income Check
Safety
72.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is falling.
CVGW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout72.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout97.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR40.7%
5Y CAGR-7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return10.2%
5Y Total Return-60.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,96710Y ago$6,34720Y ago$36,077
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.
CVGW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
CVGW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Calavo Growers, Inc. distributes 72.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 97.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CVGW has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 40.7% and 5-year CAGR of -7.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CVGW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -60.3%, with dividends contributing 4.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,347 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CVGW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.84
Avg/Payment$0.3919
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 3.55% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 3.06% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 3.60% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.11% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.01% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.90% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.57% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.2000 | ↑ +100.0% | 1.75% | Oct 30, 2024 |
CVGW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#2 of 4
Safety
Watch
72.2% payout
Streak
3Y
-7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#3 of 4
DOLE
MDLZ
SYYCVGW Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 60.0% | 4 | $1.11 | 72.1% | 1.39x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 66.7% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | 4.3% | 3 | $-0.47 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.29 | -75.0% | 1 | $-0.34 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $1.15 | 0.0% | 1 | $-0.58 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $1.15 | 4.5% | 1 | $-0.44 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.10 | 10.0% | 1 | $2.88 | 38.2% | 2.62x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 5.3% | 1 | $1.84 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.95 | 5.6% | 1 | $2.13 | 44.6% | 2.24x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonCVGW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CVGW stock.
How much dividend does CVGW pay per share?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CVGW's next ex-dividend date?
CVGW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CVGW typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CVGW's dividend safe?
CVGW's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +72.2% and FCF payout ratio of +97.5%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CVGW a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Calavo Growers, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -7.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CVGW pay dividends?
Calavo Growers, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CVGW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CVGW five years ago would be worth approximately $3,967 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CVGW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CVGW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.