TSN Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

TSN has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 2.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.46%
Payout Ratio 51.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.87%
Consistency Lifetime 93.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.32%
Payout FCF 63.1%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 64.65%
Ex-Dividend in 19 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 17.7%
Total Return 5y: 11.8%

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%
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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HSY
Hershey
 3.27% Yield

TSN 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
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.51 2% 0.89%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.9%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.9%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.82%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.5 2% 0.78%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.77%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.86%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.91%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.49 2.1% 1.04%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.89%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.93%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.8%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.48 4.3% 0.73%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.6%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.51%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.5%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.46 3.4% 0.57%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.445 0% 0.57%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.445 0% 0.56%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.445 0% 0.65%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.445 6% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.42 12% N/A
2019-11-26 0.375 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.375 25% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.3 33.3% N/A
2017-11-29 0.225 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.225 50% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 50% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 33.3% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A

TSN Dividend FAQ

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) is a global food processor organized into four core segments-Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods-covering everything from live animal processing to value-added, ready-to-eat products sold under brands such as Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park.

What is the Dividend Yield of TSN?

As of February 2026, TSN`s dividend yield is 3.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.52 USD by the current share price of 65.26.

Does TSN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, TSN paid a dividend of 2.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.51 USD.

How often does TSN pay dividends?

TSN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, TSN has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

TSN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TSN for the next 4 payments are between 0.519 (+1.8%) and 0.536 (+5.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will TSN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.51 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Tyson Foods (TSN) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TSN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Tyson Foods (TSN) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of TSN?

TSN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.87% per year.
Strong growth: TSN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of TSN?

TSN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.32%. If you bought TSN's shares at 58.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.32% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TSN?

TSN Payout Consistency is 93.1%. 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: Tyson Foods has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TSN have a good Dividend Yield?

TSN`s 3.46% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TSN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TSN is 51.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of TSN?

TSN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TSN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in TSN's Outstanding Shares?

Tyson Foods's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.42% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has TSN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 18, 1997 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 191,319,000
1986 191,544,000 +0.12%
1987 192,018,000 +0.25%
1988 191,334,000 -0.36%
1989 191,666,700 +0.17%
1990 206,428,600 +7.7%
1991 212,666,700 +3.02%
1992 218,888,900 +2.93%
1993 222,000,000 +1.42%
1994 217,500,000 -2.03%
1995 216,500,000 -0.46%
1996 223,000,000 +3%
1997 213,809,500 -4.12%
1998 232,500,000 +8.74%
1999 228,400,000 -1.76%
2000 224,000,000 -1.93%
2001 355,000,000 +58.48%
2002 354,000,000 -0.28%
2003 356,000,000 +0.56%
2004 356,000,000
2005 358,000,000 +0.56%
2006 353,000,000 -1.4%
2007 355,000,000 +0.57%
2008 373,000,000 +5.07%
2009 377,000,000 +1.07%
2010 379,000,000 +0.53%
2011 371,428,600 -2%
2012 362,000,000 -2.54%
2013 354,000,000 -2.21%
2014 416,000,000 +17.51%
2015 400,000,000 -3.85%
2016 373,000,000 -6.75%
2017 371,000,000 -0.54%
2018 366,000,000 -1.35%
2019 367,000,000 +0.27%
2020 365,000,000 -0.54%
2021 365,000,000
2022 358,000,000 -1.92%
2023 355,000,000 -0.84%
2024 357,000,000 +0.56%
2025 345,000,000 -3.36%

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: 2026-01-30 14:19