Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | HRL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.78% | 3.47% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 4.52% | 4.52% |
| Payout Ratio | 137.4% | 45.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 21 |
| 1Y Total Return | -12.0% | -4.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
2.65%
3-Year Growth
3.71%
5-Year Growth
4.52%
10-Year Growth
8.78%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Oct 13, 2026
Next Payment
Nov 16, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Jul 13, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 17, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | $0.2925 | 0.00% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $0.2925 | 0.00% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $0.2925 | 0.00% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.2925 | +0.86% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | $0.2900 | +2.65% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.2825 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.2825 | 0.00% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $0.2825 | 0.00% |
| Jan 12, 2024 | $0.2825 | +2.73% |
| Oct 13, 2023 | $0.2750 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | $0.2750 | 0.00% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $0.2750 | 0.00% |
| Jan 13, 2023 | $0.2750 | +5.77% |
| Oct 14, 2022 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.2600 | 0.00% |
| Jan 14, 2022 | $0.2600 | +6.12% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
137.4%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
92.8%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.33 | $280.22M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.29 | $96.77M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.31 | $237.04M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.33 | -$18.64M |
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 October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.