BGS Dividend History & Yield
B&G Foods, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.095 | $9.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.095 | $9.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.095 | $9.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.095 | $9.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BGS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.38 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BGS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,158 | $6,632 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,790 | $33,158 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 31,579 | $66,316 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 18.10%. $10,000 in BGS would currently pay about $1,810 a year ($151 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BGS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.095 | -50.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.19 | -60.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | — | $0.475 | +2.2% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | — | $0.465 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.465 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | — | $0.465 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | — | $0.465 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | — | $0.465 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $0.465 | +10.7% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +20.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | — | $0.35 | +2.9% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2014 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2014 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2014 | — | $0.34 | +3.0% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.33 | +3.1% |
| Sep 26, 2013 | — | $0.32 | +10.3% |
| Jun 26, 2013 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Mar 26, 2013 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.29 | +7.4% |
| Sep 26, 2012 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2012 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2012 | — | $0.27 | +17.4% |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $0.23 | +9.5% |
| Sep 28, 2011 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2011 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2011 | — | $0.21 | +23.5% |
| Dec 29, 2010 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2010 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2010 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2010 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2009 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2009 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2009 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2009 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2008 | — | $0.17 | -19.8% |
| Sep 26, 2008 | — | $0.212 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2008 | — | $0.212 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2008 | — | $0.212 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | — | $0.212 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2007 | — | $0.212 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2007 | — | $0.212 | — |
BGS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Cut 50.0% | $0.19 | $0.095 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BGS scores 95/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
4 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About B&G Foods, Inc.
B&G Foods, Inc. manufactures, sells, and distributes a portfolio of shelf-stable and frozen foods, and household products in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It operates through Specialty, Meals, Frozen & Vegetables, and Spices & Flavor Solutions segments. The company offers frozen and canned vegetables, vegetables, canola and other cooking oils, vegetable shortening, cooking sprays, oatmeal and other hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, bagel chips, spices, seasonings, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrups, molasses, salad dressings, pizza crusts, Mexican-style sauces, dry soups, taco shells and kits, salsas, pickles, peppers, tomato-based products, crackers,…
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Packaged Foods. First dividend on our records: Jun 27, 2007. 78 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BGS dividend FAQ
When is BGS's next ex-dividend date?
BGS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.095 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does BGS pay dividends?
BGS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.095 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is BGS's dividend yield?
BGS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 27.14%, based on $0.57 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $2.10. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.38 per share, is 18.10%.
How much does BGS pay per share?
BGS pays about $0.095 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.38 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $38.00 a year.
Has BGS grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 21.4% a year (-25.0% over the last year). BGS did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of BGS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 18.10%, you would need about 3,158 shares of BGS (roughly $6,632 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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