BGS Dividend History & Analysis | 16% Yield

BGS has a dividend yield of 16% and paid 0.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 15.97%
Payout Ratio 10.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -20.47%
Consistency Lifetime 94.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.59%
Payout FCF 110.4%
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 22.95%

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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -0.9%
Total Return 5y: -75.8%

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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%
SFD 9,474 M 4.49% 5.30%
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%

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 3.27% Yield

BGS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-26 Quarterly 0.19 0% 4.38%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-27 Quarterly 0.19 0% 4.37%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 4.51%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.93%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.79%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.08%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 2.38%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.7%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.8%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.97%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.39%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% 1.24%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-30 Quarterly 0.19 -60% 1.69%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 2.69%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.97%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.74%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.55%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.58%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.45%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% 1.47%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-30 Quarterly 0.475 2.2% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-30 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-30 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-30 Quarterly 0.465 10.7% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.42 20% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.35 2.9% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-30 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 3% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-30 Quarterly 0.33 3.1% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-30 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A

BGS Dividend FAQ

B&G Foods Inc. (NYSE:BGS) is a diversified manufacturer and distributor of shelf-stable, frozen, and specialty food products, as well as household items, serving the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

What is the Dividend Yield of BGS?

As of February 2026, BGS`s dividend yield is 15.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.76 USD by the current share price of 5.14.

Does BGS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BGS paid a dividend of 0.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does BGS pay dividends?

BGS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BGS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

BGS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BGS for the next 4 payments are between 0.117 (-38.4%) and 0.151 (-20.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BGS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for B&G Foods (BGS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BGS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for B&G Foods (BGS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BGS?

BGS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -20.5% per year.
Negative growth: BGS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BGS?

BGS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.59%. If you bought BGS's shares at 21.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BGS?

BGS Payout Consistency is 94.0%. 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: B&G Foods has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BGS have a good Dividend Yield?

BGS`s 15.97% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BGS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BGS is 10.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BGS?

BGS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 22.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BGS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BGS's Outstanding Shares?

B&G Foods's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.87% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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

Has BGS 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
2000 27,556,400
2001 27,556,400
2002 27,556,400
2003 27,556,400
2004 20,000,000 -27.42%
2005 20,000,000
2006 27,556,400 +37.78%
2007 36,779,000 +33.47%
2008 36,197,000 -1.58%
2009 47,728,000 +31.86%
2010 48,686,000 +2.01%
2011 48,337,000 -0.72%
2012 52,602,000 +8.82%
2013 53,660,000 +2.01%
2014 53,797,000 +0.26%
2015 58,084,000 +7.97%
2016 66,666,000 +14.78%
2017 66,687,000 +0.03%
2018 65,934,000 -1.13%
2019 64,045,000 -2.86%
2020 64,927,000 +1.38%
2021 66,874,000 +3%
2022 72,017,000 +7.69%
2023 78,624,000 +9.17%
2024 79,152,000 +0.67%
2025 79,993,700 +1.06%

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: 2026-02-05 02:39