Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.01
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2025 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
40.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
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Safety
40.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is unknown.
SFD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$1.01
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout40.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout48.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return11.5%
5Y Total Return29.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,96510Y ago$12,96520Y ago$12,965
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.
SFD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (2 years of payments)
SFD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Smithfield Foods, Inc. distributes 40.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 48.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SFD has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SFD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 29.6%, with dividends contributing 7.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,965 today.
SFD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 6 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.63
Avg/Payment$0.2708
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $0.3125 | — | 4.51% | May 28, 2026 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.3125 | ↑ +25.0% | 3.74% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.62% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.91% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.18% | May 29, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.28% | Apr 22, 2025 |
SFD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
40.1% payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFDSmithfield Foods, In… | $9.8B | 4.0% | 40.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TSNTyson Foods, Inc. | $19.7B | 3.6% | 1.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $13.3B | 4.8% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
 WHWyndham Hotels & Res… | $6.3B | 2.0% | 65.8% | 8 | Watch |
1st  PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp… | $6.5B | 30.6% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.3B | 10.6% | 58.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 JBSSJohn B. Sanfilippo &… | $912M | 2.7% | 41.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $36.2B | 2.7% | 91.6% | 28 | At Risk |
 BGBunge Global S.A. | $21.8B | 2.4% | 56.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
SFD Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.63 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | — | 4 | $0.00 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.42 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.04 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.21 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.19 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.46 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.26 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.21 | — | — | — |
| 2010 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.12 | — | — | — |
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SFD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SFD stock.
How much dividend does SFD pay per share?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SFD's next ex-dividend date?
SFD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SFD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SFD's dividend safe?
SFD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +40.1% and FCF payout ratio of +48.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SFD increased its dividend?
SFD has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does SFD pay dividends?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 1+ years from 2025 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SFD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SFD five years ago would be worth approximately $12,965 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SFD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SFD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.