Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | CL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% | 2.97% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 8.08% | 5.04% |
| Payout Ratio | 80.8% | 47.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 54 | 22 |
| 1Y Total Return | -2.7% | 0.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
30.50%
3-Year Growth
11.36%
5-Year Growth
8.08%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 20, 2026
Last Payment
May 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $0.5300 | +1.92% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.5200 | 0.00% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.5200 | +4.00% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $0.5000 | +4.17% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.4800 | +2.13% |
| Jan 20, 2023 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
| Jul 20, 2022 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
| Apr 20, 2022 | $0.4700 | +4.44% |
| Jan 21, 2022 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 20, 2021 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 20, 2021 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
80.8%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
46.9%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.85 | $476.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.92 | $776.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.91 | $1.11B |
| Q4 2025 | $-0.05 | $1.28B |
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 May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.