Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.90
Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
23.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
VLGEA Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is rising.
VLGEA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$0.90
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR7.7%
5Y CAGR4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return22.3%
5Y Total Return93.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,38210Y ago$21,19520Y ago$44,207
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.
VLGEA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
VLGEA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Village Super Market, Inc. distributes 23.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VLGEA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.7% and 5-year CAGR of 4.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VLGEA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 93.8%, with dividends contributing 19.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,195 today.
VLGEA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.00
Avg/Payment$0.2500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 2.32% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.82% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.72% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.56% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.71% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.18% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.33% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.78% | Jul 25, 2024 |
VLGEA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
23.6% payout
Streak
1Y
4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st VLGEAVillage Super Market… | $648M | 2.1% | 23.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 IMKTAIngles Markets, Inco… | $1.6B | 0.8% | 14.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CASYCasey's General Stor… | $31.6B | 0.2% | 13.2% | 19 | Sustainable |
 ANDEThe Andersons, Inc. | $2.4B | 1.1% | 28.1% | 23 | Sustainable |
2nd  KRThe Kroger Co. | $42.0B | 2.0% | 87.1% | 21 | At Risk |
3rd  WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | $1.7B | 1.9% | 37.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
VLGEA Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.25 | 25.0% | 5 | $3.82 | 32.7% | 3.06x | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.40 | 29.4% | 3.40x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.38 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.84 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $0.75 | -25.0% | 3 | $1.37 | 54.7% | 1.83x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | -20.0% | 4 | $1.72 | 58.1% | 1.72x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $1.25 | 25.0% | 5 | $1.82 | 68.7% | 1.46x | 5.7% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.74 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.60 | 62.5% | 1.60x | 4.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VLGEA stock.
How much dividend does VLGEA pay per share?
Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VLGEA's next ex-dividend date?
VLGEA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VLGEA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VLGEA's dividend safe?
VLGEA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.6% and FCF payout ratio of +21.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has VLGEA increased its dividend?
VLGEA has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.6%.
How often does VLGEA pay dividends?
Village Super Market, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.90 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VLGEA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VLGEA five years ago would be worth approximately $19,382 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VLGEA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VLGEA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.