CALM Dividend History & Yield
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 49 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.355 | $35.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 140 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.355 | $35.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.355 | $35.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 12, 2027 | $0.355 | $35.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CALM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.42 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CALM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 846 | $63,237 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,226 | $316,183 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,451 | $632,366 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.90%. $10,000 in CALM would currently pay about $190 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CALM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $0.355 | -50.6% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $0.719 | -47.6% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $1.371 | -41.8% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | $2.354 | -31.9% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $3.456 | +132.1% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | $1.489 | +46.1% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $1.019 | +32.3% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $0.77 | -22.8% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $0.997 | +759.5% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $0.116 | +1833.3% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | $0.006 | -99.2% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | $0.755 | -65.7% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $2.199 | +62.8% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 | $1.351 | +58.4% |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | $0.853 | +13.9% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 | $0.749 | +499.2% |
| Apr 26, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | $0.125 | +267.6% |
| Apr 27, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | $0.034 | -87.5% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | May 16, 2019 | $0.272 | +82.6% |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 | $0.149 | +75.3% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | $0.085 | -75.8% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 | $0.351 | -20.4% |
| Apr 25, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | $0.441 | -41.3% |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 | $0.751 | +136.9% |
| Oct 26, 2015 | Nov 12, 2015 | $0.983 Special | — |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Aug 18, 2015 | $0.317 | -9.4% |
| Apr 27, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | $0.35 | +38.9% |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | $0.252 | +32.3% |
| Oct 27, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 | $0.1905 | -12.2% |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Aug 24, 2014 | $0.217 | -26.6% |
| Apr 28, 2014 | May 15, 2014 | $0.2955 | +63.7% |
| Jan 27, 2014 | Feb 13, 2014 | $0.1805 | +430.9% |
| Oct 28, 2013 | Nov 14, 2013 | $0.034 | -83.9% |
| Apr 29, 2013 | May 16, 2013 | $0.2115 | +112.6% |
| Jan 28, 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 | $0.0995 | +53.1% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | — | $0.065 | -75.0% |
| Aug 8, 2012 | — | $0.26 | +42.9% |
| Apr 23, 2012 | — | $0.182 | +12.0% |
| Jan 23, 2012 | — | $0.1625 | +638.6% |
| Oct 24, 2011 | — | $0.022 | -56.9% |
| Aug 3, 2011 | — | $0.051 | -78.3% |
| Apr 25, 2011 | — | $0.235 | +121.7% |
| Jan 24, 2011 | — | $0.106 | +216.4% |
| Oct 25, 2010 | — | $0.0335 | -77.2% |
| Aug 4, 2010 | — | $0.147 | -38.8% |
| Apr 26, 2010 | — | $0.24 | +179.1% |
| Jan 25, 2010 | — | $0.086 | +19.4% |
| Jul 29, 2009 | — | $0.072 | -66.5% |
| Apr 27, 2009 | — | $0.215 | +12.6% |
| Jan 26, 2009 | — | $0.191 | +143.3% |
| Oct 27, 2008 | — | $0.0785 | -69.6% |
| Jul 29, 2008 | — | $0.258 | +3869.2% |
| Apr 28, 2008 | — | $0.4035 Special | — |
| Nov 19, 2007 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2007 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| May 7, 2007 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2007 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2006 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2006 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2006 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2006 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2005 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2005 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2005 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2005 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2004 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2004 | — | $0.0065 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2004 | — | $0.0065 | +100.0% |
| Feb 27, 2004 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2003 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2003 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2003 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2003 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2002 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2002 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2002 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2002 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2001 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2001 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2001 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2001 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2000 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2000 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2000 | — | $0.0032 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2000 | — | $0.0032 | +30.0% |
| Nov 16, 1999 | — | $0.0025 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 1999 | — | $0.0025 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 1999 | — | $0.0025 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 1999 | — | $0.0025 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 1998 | — | $0.0025 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 1998 | — | $0.0025 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 1998 | — | $0.0025 | — |
| Feb 5, 1998 | — | $0.01 Special | — |
Payout risk check
CALM scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- 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 Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs, egg products, and prepared foods in the United Sates. It operates through Conventional Shell Eggs, Specialty Shell Eggs, and Prepared Foods segments. The company offers specialty shell eggs, including cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, and pasture-raised and nutritionally enhanced eggs, as well as conventional and co-pack shell eggs. It also provides prepared food products, such as pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, folded and scrambled egg formats, hard-cooked eggs, pancakes, waffles, and specialty wraps.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Farm Products. First dividend on our records: Feb 5, 1998. 93 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CALM dividend FAQ
When is CALM's next ex-dividend date?
CALM's next ex-dividend date is Oct 28, 2026 (in 49 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.355 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does CALM pay dividends?
CALM pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.355 per share with an ex-date of Apr 29, 2026.
What is CALM's dividend yield?
CALM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.27%, based on $2.445 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $74.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.42 per share, is 1.90%.
How much does CALM pay per share?
CALM pays about $0.355 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.42 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $142.00 a year.
Has CALM grown or cut its dividend?
CALM has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 135.2% a year (-70.6% over the last year). CALM did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of CALM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.90%, you would need about 846 shares of CALM (roughly $63,237 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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