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Data last updated: Aug 18, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 18, 2026): The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) pays a $1.60 annual dividend ($0.40 quarterly), yielding 6.46% at $24.75/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-04. 6 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 6.46%
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: 12
The Kraft Heinz Company dividend comes from one of the world's largest packaged food businesses, built on brands like Heinz ketchup, Kraft cheese, and a broad portfolio of condiments, prepared meals, and beverages sold across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and international markets. KHC currently pays a 6.32% dividend yield, with a trailing annual rate of $1.60 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is September 4, 2026. With a beta of just 0.083, 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. The Kraft Heinz Company dividend safety is supported by the company's broad distribution reach across grocery chains, mass merchandisers, foodservice operators, and e-commerce platforms, which underpins recurring demand for its everyday food products. The most significant data-supported pressure on the dividend is the negative payout ratio itself, which reflects negative reported earnings rather than a surplus, and that warrants attention from income investors evaluating long-term sustainability.
The Kraft Heinz Company dividend history shows a CAGR of -4.2% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments fell from $2.35 in 2016 to $1.60 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was just 4.3% in 2017, and the history contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. Growth is negative over the full window. For income investors focused on rising payouts, that is a meaningful drawback.
| 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 | -0.6% | $1.70 (2015) | $1.60 (2025) |
KHC fits income-focused investors who want a high yield from a large, broadly distributed food and beverage business and can accept a dividend that has not grown in years. The yield is classified as high (above 4%), and at 6.32% it sits exactly in line with its 5-year average, meaning the market has priced this yield as the norm rather than a temporary spike. The trade-off is clear: the dividend has been flat since 2020, the CAGR over the full history window is negative at -4.2%, and the payout ratio is negative, which limits confidence in future increases. What an investor gets is a high current income stream from a recognizable consumer food portfolio. What they accept is no dividend growth and an earnings picture that raises questions about long-run coverage.
| 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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