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Data last updated: Oct 03, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 03, 2026): The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) pays a $1.60 annual dividend ($0.40 quarterly), yielding 7.21% at $22.19/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-04. 6 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 7.21%
Annual Dividend: $1.60 per share
Payout Ratio: -55.8%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-04
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 15
The Kraft Heinz Company dividend comes from one of the world's largest packaged food businesses, built on brands like Kraft, Heinz, and a portfolio spanning condiments, dairy, prepared meals, and beverages. KHC currently pays a 6.55% dividend yield, placing it firmly in high-yield territory. Shareholders receive $1.60 per share annually, paid quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date set for September 4, 2026. With a beta of 0.082, KHC stock moves very little relative to the broader market, making it a fit for income-focused investors who prioritize low volatility.
The Kraft Heinz Company pays out -55.8% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%) on an absolute basis, though the negative figure reflects a period of negative reported earnings rather than a traditional earnings-based coverage calculation. The Kraft Heinz Company dividend safety draws support from the company's broad distribution reach across grocery chains, foodservice operators, and e-commerce platforms, which underpins recurring demand for everyday staples like condiments, cheese, and prepared meals. The most significant data-supported pressure point is the dividend history itself: KHC cut its per-share payout from $2.50 in 2018 to $1.60 in 2019, a reduction of more than 35%, and the payout has not recovered since.
The Kraft Heinz Company dividend history shows a CAGR of -2.0% per year from 2013 to 2025. Per-share payments started at $2.05 in 2013 and ended at $1.60 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 4.9% in 2014, but the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which pulled the long-run growth rate into negative territory. Growth is not a feature of this dividend.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | 0.0% | $1.60 (2022) | $1.60 (2025) |
| 5-Year | 0.0% | $1.60 (2020) | $1.60 (2025) |
| 10-Year | -3.4% | $2.25 (2015) | $1.60 (2025) |
KHC fits income-focused investors who want a high yield from a business selling everyday food staples across grocery, foodservice, and e-commerce channels. The yield classification is high (above 4%), currently sitting at 6.55%, and that figure has held at exactly that level on a 5-year average basis as well. The six-year streak of no further cuts offers some reassurance after the 2019 reduction, but the long-run CAGR of -2.0% makes clear that dividend growth is not part of the proposition here. What an investor gets is a substantial income stream from a low-volatility stock. What they accept is a payout that has shrunk in real terms over the full history window and shows no meaningful growth trajectory.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | $0.4000 |
| 2026-06-05 | $0.4000 |
| 2026-03-06 | $0.4000 |
| 2025-11-28 | $0.4000 |
| 2025-08-29 | $0.4000 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.4000 |
| 2025-03-07 | $0.4000 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.4000 |
| 2024-08-30 | $0.4000 |
| 2024-06-06 | $0.4000 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.2000 |
| 2025 | $1.6000 |
| 2024 | $1.6000 |
| 2023 | $1.6000 |
| 2022 | $1.6000 |
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