Trailing Dividend / Share
$9.34
Seaboard Corporation (SEB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
1.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
SEB Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.3% and trend is flat.
SEB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$9.34
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return72.2%
5Y Total Return26.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,67310Y ago$16,93520Y ago$37,308
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.
SEB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
SEB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Seaboard Corporation distributes 1.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SEB does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SEB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 26.7%, with dividends contributing 1.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,935 today.
SEB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$45.00
Avg/Payment$2.2500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $2.2500 | — | 19.33% | May 25, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $2.2500 | — | 18.46% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $2.2500 | — | 24.29% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $2.2500 | — | 25.52% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | $2.2500 | — | 35.55% | May 19, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $2.2500 | — | 31.28% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $2.2500 | — | 33.91% | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $2.2500 | — | 29.03% | Aug 19, 2024 |
SEB Dividend vs Peers
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#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.8% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEBSeaboard Corporation | $4.6B | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TSNTyson Foods, Inc. | $19.7B | 3.6% | 1.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
 WHWyndham Hotels & Res… | $6.3B | 2.0% | 65.8% | 8 | Watch |
3rd  HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $13.3B | 4.8% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp… | $6.5B | 30.6% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc… | $3.7B | 8.7% | 27.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SFDSmithfield Foods, In… | $9.8B | 4.0% | 40.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 JBSSJohn B. Sanfilippo &… | $912M | 2.7% | 41.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
SEB Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $9.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $516.11 | 1.7% | 57.35x | 0.3% |
| 2024 | $9.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $90.62 | 9.9% | 10.07x | 0.3% |
| 2023 | $9.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $202.21 | 4.5% | 22.47x | 0.3% |
| 2022 | $9.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $499.66 | 1.8% | 55.52x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $9.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $491.05 | 1.8% | 54.56x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $9.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $243.65 | 3.7% | 27.07x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $9.00 | 50.0% | 4 | $246.19 | 3.7% | 27.35x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $-14.52 | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $6.00 | — | 4 | $211.01 | 2.8% | 35.17x | 0.2% |
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SEB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SEB stock.
How much dividend does SEB pay per share?
Seaboard Corporation (SEB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $9.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SEB's next ex-dividend date?
SEB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SEB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SEB's dividend safe?
SEB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SEB increased its dividend?
SEB has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does SEB pay dividends?
Seaboard Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $9.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SEB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SEB five years ago would be worth approximately $12,673 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SEB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SEB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.