SFD Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield
SFD has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
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| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPC | 10,302 M | 16.8% | 43.6% |
| CALM | 3,981 M | 8.42% | 26.1% |
| KHC | 28,100 M | 5.74% | 5.95% |
| GIS | 24,684 M | 4.85% | 6.30% |
| SJM | 11,181 M | 4.01% | 5.60% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALM | 3,981 M | 300% | 75.5% |
| PRMB | 6,039 M | 13.6% | 52.7% |
| JDEP | 18,110 M | 19.8% | 98.3% |
| LW | 6,400 M | 12.0% | 100% |
| HSY | 39,492 M | 12.6% | 95.8% |
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3.27% Yield
SFD Dividend History: Last 4 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-26 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-29 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-22 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 1.27% |
SFD Dividend FAQ
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFD) is a vertically integrated meat producer that operates three core segments: Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, and Hog Production. The Packaged Meats segment turns fresh meat into branded and private-label products such as bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and ready-to-eat meals sold to retail and food-service customers. The Fresh Pork segment processes live hogs into primal and sub-primal cuts for domestic, export (e.g., China, Mexico, Japan) and industrial buyers. Hog Production raises hogs on company-owned and contract farms in the U.S. and Mexico and also sells grain to external customers. A bioscience unit extracts heparin from hog by-products for pharmaceutical use. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, Smithfield is a subsidiary of SFDS UK Holdings Limited.
What is the Dividend Yield of SFD?
As of February 2026, SFD`s dividend yield is 4.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 24.47.Does SFD pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, SFD paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-13 and the payout was 0.25 USD.How often does SFD pay dividends?
SFD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SFD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-13.SFD dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SFD for the next 4 payments are between 0.25 (+0.0%) and 0.25 (+0.0%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will SFD pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smithfield Foods, Common (SFD) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SFD?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Smithfield Foods, Common (SFD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of SFD?
SFD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.
What is the Yield on Cost of SFD?
SFD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.30%. If you bought SFD's shares at 18.88 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.30% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of SFD?
SFD Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Smithfield Foods, Common has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does SFD have a good Dividend Yield?
SFD`s 4.49% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SFD?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SFD is 58.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.What is the Dividend Rating of SFD?
SFD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 30.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38