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.

Yield 12m 4.49%
Payout Ratio 58.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.30%
Payout FCF 66.7%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 30.46%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
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%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
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%

Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats

HSY
Hershey
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.

SFD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SFD's Outstanding Shares?

Smithfield Foods, Common's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.19% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SFD ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 48,736,000
1986 50,000,000 +2.59%
1987 64,720,000 +29.44%
1988 57,248,000 -11.55%
1989 52,368,000 -8.52%
1990 55,384,600 +5.76%
1991 63,636,400 +14.9%
1992 80,000,000 +25.71%
1993 66,857,100 -16.43%
1994 69,200,000 +3.5%
1995 75,652,200 +9.32%
1996 76,585,400 +1.23%
1997 79,000,000 +3.15%
1998 83,816,800 +6.1%
1999 48,413,000 -42.24%
2000 55,273,000 +14.17%
2001 113,881,000 +106.03%
2002 110,900,000 -2.62%
2003 111,500,000 +0.54%
2004 112,300,000 +0.72%
2005 112,100,000 -0.18%
2006 112,200,000 +0.09%
2007 134,500,000 +19.88%
2008 143,600,000 +6.77%
2009 166,000,000 +15.6%
2010 167,200,000 +0.72%
2011 162,800,000 -2.63%
2012 141,500,000 -13.08%
2013 393,112,700 +177.82%
2014 393,112,700
2015 393,112,700
2016 393,112,700
2023 393,112,700
2024 393,112,700
2025 394,594,000 +0.38%

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