Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
INGR Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
INGR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). INGR's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
INGR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
INGR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ingredion Incorporated distributes 28.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
INGR has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.8% and 5-year CAGR of 4.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, INGR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 25.3%, with dividends contributing 16.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,029 today.
INGR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026Latest | $0.8200 | — | 3.31% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.8200 | — | 2.93% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.8200 | — | 2.95% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.8200 | ↑ +2.5% | 2.65% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.8000 | — | 2.34% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.8000 | — | 2.34% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.8000 | — | 2.32% | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.8000 | ↑ +2.6% | 2.31% | Oct 22, 2024 |
INGR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd | $6.2B | 3.3% | 28.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd | $36.2B | 2.7% | 91.6% | 28 | At Risk |
| $12.2B | 2.3% | 41.9% | 15 | Sustainable | |
| $13.8B | 1.8% | 37.1% | 33 | Sustainable | |
| $21.8B | 2.4% | 56.0% | 5 | Sustainable | |
1st | $3.7B | 8.7% | 27.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
| $19.6B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown | |
| $37.7B | 2.6% | 54.7% | 10 | Sustainable | |
| $2.4B | 1.1% | 28.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
INGR Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.46 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $3.22 | 36.4% | 4 | $11.18 | 28.8% | 3.47x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $2.36 | -20.8% | 3 | $9.71 | 24.3% | 4.11x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $2.98 | 9.6% | 4 | $9.60 | 31.0% | 3.22x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $2.72 | 5.4% | 4 | $7.34 | 37.1% | 2.70x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $2.58 | 1.6% | 4 | $1.73 | 149.1% | 0.67x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $2.54 | 1.2% | 4 | $5.15 | 49.3% | 2.03x | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $2.51 | 2.4% | 4 | $6.13 | 40.9% | 2.44x | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $2.45 | 11.4% | 4 | $6.17 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $2.20 | 15.8% | 4 | $7.06 | 31.2% | 3.21x | 2.8% |
Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
28+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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INGR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying INGR stock.
How much dividend does INGR pay per share?
Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is INGR's next ex-dividend date?
INGR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. INGR typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is INGR's dividend safe?
INGR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.9% and FCF payout ratio of +25.2%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is INGR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Ingredion Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does INGR pay dividends?
Ingredion Incorporated pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in INGR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in INGR five years ago would be worth approximately $12,534 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is INGR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
INGR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.