Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.11
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Payout Ratio
92.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
22 years
JJSF Dividend Income Check
Safety
92.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
JJSF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.2%
Trailing DPS$3.11
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout92.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout65.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR5.8%
5Y CAGR6.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return-30.4%
5Y Total Return-48.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,19310Y ago$9,05220Y ago$35,042
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.
JJSF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
JJSF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
J&J Snack Foods Corp. distributes 92.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 65.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JJSF has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.8% and 5-year CAGR of 6.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JJSF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.2% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 4.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -48.1%, with dividends contributing 8.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,052 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
JJSF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.59
Avg/Payment$0.7296
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026Latest | $0.8000 | — | 4.21% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.8000 | — | 4.10% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.8000 | — | 3.35% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.8000 | ↑ +2.6% | 3.03% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 2.79% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 2.35% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.7800 | — | 1.84% | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.7800 | ↑ +6.1% | 1.77% | Oct 8, 2024 |
JJSF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.2%
#3 of 7
Safety
At Risk
92.6% payout
Streak
22Y
6.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp… | $1.4B | 4.2% | 92.6% | 22 | At Risk |
 NWFLNorwood Financial Co… | $284M | 4.1% | 41.4% | 26 | Sustainable |
 UTZUtz Brands, Inc. | $623M | 3.6% | 27.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $17.8B | 7.2% | 58.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $77.2B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
JJSF Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $3.16 | 4.3% | 4 | $3.36 | 94.0% | 1.06x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $3.03 | 5.6% | 4 | $4.45 | 68.1% | 1.47x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $2.87 | 7.7% | 4 | $4.08 | 70.3% | 1.42x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $2.67 | 7.8% | 4 | $2.46 | 108.4% | 0.92x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $2.47 | 7.6% | 4 | $2.91 | 85.0% | 1.18x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $2.30 | 10.8% | 4 | $0.96 | 239.6% | 0.42x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $2.08 | 12.2% | 4 | $5.00 | 41.5% | 2.41x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.85 | 8.2% | 4 | $5.51 | 33.6% | 2.98x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $1.71 | 7.5% | 4 | $4.21 | 40.6% | 2.46x | 1.1% |
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JJSF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JJSF stock.
How much dividend does JJSF pay per share?
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is JJSF's next ex-dividend date?
JJSF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JJSF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is JJSF's dividend safe?
JJSF's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +92.6% and FCF payout ratio of +65.8%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is JJSF a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, J&J Snack Foods Corp. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does JJSF pay dividends?
J&J Snack Foods Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.11 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JJSF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JJSF five years ago would be worth approximately $5,193 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JJSF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JJSF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.