Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.00
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
TSN Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
TSN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$2.00
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout58.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR3.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return26.8%
5Y Total Return-1.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,84010Y ago$12,31420Y ago$58,067
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.
TSN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
TSN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Tyson Foods, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 58.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TSN has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.6% and 5-year CAGR of 3.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TSN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -1.6%, with dividends contributing 12.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,314 today.
TSN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.70
Avg/Payment$0.4848
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.5100 | — | 3.19% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.5100 | — | 3.11% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.5100 | ↑ +2.0% | 3.45% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 3.52% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 3.54% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 3.23% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +2.0% | 3.05% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4900 | — | 3.05% | Sep 13, 2024 |
TSN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
13Y
3.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSNTyson Foods, Inc. | $24.2B | 2.9% | 1.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $11.4B | 5.5% | 1.3% | 34 | Sustainable |
1st  PPCPilgrim's Pride Corp… | $7.2B | 27.5% | 1.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc… | $3.6B | 8.9% | 27.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 KHCThe Kraft Heinz Comp… | $28.1B | 6.8% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
 GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $19.1B | 6.7% | 58.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $10.6B | 4.3% | — | 15 | Unknown |
TSN Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.02 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $2.01 | 2.0% | 4 | $1.36 | 147.8% | 0.68x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $1.97 | 2.1% | 4 | $2.25 | 87.6% | 1.14x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $1.93 | 3.8% | 4 | $-1.87 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $1.86 | 3.6% | 4 | $8.92 | 20.9% | 4.80x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $1.79 | 5.3% | 4 | $8.34 | 21.5% | 4.65x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $1.71 | 10.4% | 4 | $5.64 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $1.54 | 21.2% | 4 | $5.52 | 28.0% | 3.57x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $1.27 | 30.8% | 4 | $8.04 | 15.9% | 6.31x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.98 | 44.4% | 4 | $4.79 | 20.4% | 4.91x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonTSN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TSN stock.
How much dividend does TSN pay per share?
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TSN's next ex-dividend date?
TSN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TSN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TSN's dividend safe?
TSN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +58.1%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TSN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Tyson Foods, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does TSN pay dividends?
Tyson Foods, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TSN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TSN five years ago would be worth approximately $9,840 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TSN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TSN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.