Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) is an Agricultural Farm Products company in the Consumer Defensive sector listed on the NASDAQ Global Select. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.48% ($4.81 per share annually (TTM)), with 4 years of consecutive dividend increases. The most recent ex-dividend date was April 29, 2026, with payment scheduled for May 14, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 73.1%; the market capitalization is approximately $3.47B. Review CALM dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)

What is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.48%, which works out to $4.81 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was April 29, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is May 14, 2026.
How many years has Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. increased its dividend?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
Is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) currently has 4 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. in?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Agricultural Farm Products industry.
What is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 73.1%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.