CALM — Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | CALM | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.55% | 2.97% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | — | 4.61% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.6% | 44.5% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 6 | 21 |
| 1Y Total Return | -10.4% | 3.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
79.91%
3-Year Growth
44.60%
5-Year Growth
N/A
10-Year Growth
18.97%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 29, 2026
Last Payment
May 14, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.3600 | -50.21% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.7230 | -47.53% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $1.3780 | -41.46% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $2.3540 | -32.65% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $3.4950 | +134.72% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $1.4890 | +46.12% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $1.0190 | +32.34% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.7700 | -22.77% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.9970 | +759.48% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.1160 | +1833.33% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.0060 | -99.21% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | $0.7550 | -65.67% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $2.1990 | +62.77% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | $1.3510 | +58.38% |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $0.8530 | +13.89% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.7490 | +499.20% |
| Apr 26, 2022 | $0.1250 | +267.65% |
| Apr 27, 2021 | $0.0340 | -87.50% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | $0.2720 | +82.55% |
| Jan 29, 2019 | $0.1490 | +75.29% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
33.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
31.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $4.13 | $233.30M |
| Q2 2026 | $2.14 | $47.92M |
| Q3 2026 | $1.07 | $71.99M |
| Q1 2025 | $3.08 | $81.68M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.