Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.25
Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
27.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
UTZ Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is rising.
UTZ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$0.25
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR5.5%
5Y CAGR18.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return-34.2%
5Y Total Return-69.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,07210Y ago$9,42120Y ago$9,421
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.
UTZ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
UTZ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Utz Brands, Inc. distributes 27.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UTZ does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and 5-year CAGR of 18.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UTZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -69.3%, with dividends contributing 4.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,421 today.
UTZ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.19
Avg/Payment$0.0596
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026Latest | $0.0630 | — | 3.28% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0630 | ↑ +3.3% | 2.46% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0610 | — | 2.04% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0610 | ↓ -15.3% | 2.01% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.0720 | ↑ +18.0% | 2.14% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0610 | ↓ -12.9% | 1.55% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0700 | ↓ -12.5% | 1.50% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.0800 | ↑ +35.6% | 1.41% | Jul 3, 2024 |
UTZ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
27.9% payout
Streak
0Y
18.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTZUtz Brands, Inc. | $683M | 3.3% | 27.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PEPPepsiCo, Inc. | $213.6B | 3.6% | 92.7% | 25 | At Risk |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $78.7B | 3.1% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
2nd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $19.1B | 6.7% | 58.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $10.6B | 4.3% | — | 15 | Unknown |
 ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $37.4B | 2.6% | 91.6% | 31 | At Risk |
UTZ Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.06 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.26 | -4.8% | 4 | $0.01 | 2824.2% | 0.04x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $0.27 | 18.4% | 4 | $0.19 | 142.1% | 0.70x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.23 | 4.1% | 4 | $-0.31 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.22 | 7.4% | 4 | $-0.00 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 82.9% | 4 | $0.25 | 81.6% | 1.23x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $0.11 | — | 2 | $-1.64 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.29 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.55 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UTZ stock.
How much dividend does UTZ pay per share?
Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is UTZ's next ex-dividend date?
UTZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UTZ typically pays dividends Annual.
Is UTZ's dividend safe?
UTZ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has UTZ increased its dividend?
UTZ has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +18.2%.
How often does UTZ pay dividends?
Utz Brands, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UTZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UTZ five years ago would be worth approximately $3,072 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UTZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UTZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% 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.