Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.19
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (FDP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
63.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
6 years
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Safety
63.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
FDP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$1.19
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout63.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout31.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR26.0%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return-14.1%
5Y Total Return-1.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,84610Y ago$6,23620Y ago$21,384
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). FDP's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
FDP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
FDP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. distributes 63.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FDP has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 26.0% and 5-year CAGR of 32.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FDP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 2.3% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -1.5%, with dividends contributing 13.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,236 today.
FDP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.45
Avg/Payment$0.2225
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 3.70% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 2.81% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.27% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.12% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.47% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +20.0% | 3.42% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.99% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.46% | Sep 6, 2024 |
FDP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#1 of 6
Safety
Watch
63.3% payout
Streak
6Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st FDPFresh Del Monte Prod… | $1.3B | 4.3% | 63.3% | 6 | Watch |
 DOLEDole plc | $1.3B | 2.4% | 47.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  CVGWCalavo Growers, Inc. | $466M | 3.1% | 72.2% | 3 | Watch |
3rd  JBSSJohn B. Sanfilippo &… | $912M | 2.7% | 41.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SENEASeneca Foods Corpora… | $1.1B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SYYSysco Corporation | $37.7B | 2.6% | 54.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
FDP Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 20.0% | 4 | $1.88 | 63.8% | 1.57x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $2.96 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $0.75 | 25.0% | 4 | $-0.24 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | 20.0% | 4 | $2.06 | 29.1% | 3.43x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | 66.7% | 4 | $1.68 | 29.8% | 3.36x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $0.30 | 114.3% | 4 | $1.03 | 29.1% | 3.43x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.14 | -76.7% | 2 | $1.37 | 10.2% | 9.79x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.45 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 9.1% | 4 | $2.39 | 25.1% | 3.98x | 2.5% |
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FDP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FDP stock.
How much dividend does FDP pay per share?
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (FDP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FDP's next ex-dividend date?
FDP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FDP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FDP's dividend safe?
FDP's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +63.3% and FCF payout ratio of +31.9%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FDP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FDP pay dividends?
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FDP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FDP five years ago would be worth approximately $9,846 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FDP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FDP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.