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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Dividend History & Yield

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 6.80%. The most recent dividend was $0.4000/share on Mar 27, 2026, paid Quarterly.

Current Yield

6.80%

TTM Dividend/Share

$1.60

Payment Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

-32.5%

Consecutive Growth Years

0

Div Growth (1Y CAGR)

0.00%

Div Growth (5Y CAGR)

0.00%

Div Growth (10Y CAGR)

-3.35%

Above average — potential buy zone
Yield vs historical averages (same scale)
Now6.80%
1Y · 6.63%
3Y · 5.39%
5Y · 4.93%

KHC: compare the "Now" marker to the 1Y / 3Y / 5Y averages on the scale. One valuation signal among many — review fundamentals before investing.

Dividend health

Chowder score

6.8%

FCF payout ratio

12.0%

Net debt / EBITDA

-4.8x

Interest coverage

-4.96x

ROIC (TTM)

-7.5%

Dividend Safety Score

5 out of 7 checks passed

Payout ratio below 75%

Payout ratio is -32.5%, well below the 75% threshold.

Free cash flow covers dividend

FCF/share ($3.08) covers dividend/share ($1.60).

No dividend cuts in 10+ years

1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.

Positive earnings growth trend

Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.

10+ years of consecutive growth

Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.

FCF payout ratio below 70%

FCF payout ratio is 12.0%, below the 70% threshold.

Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x

Net Debt/EBITDA is -4.8x.

Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)

N/A — earnings base is negative, CAGR not computable.

Per-payment dividend history

  • Ex-date Jun 5, 2026

    Payment date
    Jun 26, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Mar 6, 2026

    Payment date
    Mar 27, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Nov 28, 2025

    Payment date
    Dec 26, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Aug 29, 2025

    Payment date
    Sep 26, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date May 30, 2025

    Payment date
    Jun 27, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Mar 7, 2025

    Payment date
    Mar 28, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Nov 29, 2024

    Payment date
    Dec 27, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Aug 30, 2024

    Payment date
    Sep 27, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Jun 6, 2024

    Payment date
    Jun 28, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Mar 7, 2024

    Payment date
    Mar 29, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Nov 30, 2023

    Payment date
    Dec 29, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000
  • Ex-date Aug 31, 2023

    Payment date
    Sep 29, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.4000
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4000

Historical Dividend Yield

Mean trailing dividend yield using one ratio snapshot per calendar year in each lookback window (same basis as the yearly bars)—not CAGR.Mean yield1Y: 6.63%5Y: 4.93%10Y: 4.68%

Dividend Growth

CAGR (per year)1Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: -3.35%→ Stable

Dividend Increase Track Record

The table shows 5 year-over-year increases across 13 calendar years of data (20132025).

YearPrevious DPSNew DPSChange
2026$1.6000
2025$1.6000$1.60000.0%
2024$1.6000$1.60000.0%
2023$1.6000$1.60000.0%
2022$1.6000$1.60000.0%
2021$1.6000$1.60000.0%
2020$1.6000$1.60000.0%
2019$2.5000$1.6000-36.0%
2018$2.4500$2.5000+2.0%
2017$2.3500$2.4500+4.3%
2016$2.2500$2.3500+4.4%
2015$2.1500$2.2500+4.7%
2014$2.0500$2.1500+4.9%
2013$2.0500

DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.

Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history

Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Kraft Heinz (KHC) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.

Latest period

$1.90B

YoY change

-1.7%

5Y CAGR

-0.6%

Peak year (2016)

$3.58B

Latest annual

$1.90B

Cash dividends paid over time for Kraft Heinz (KHC)

Per-period cash dividends paid

Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Kraft Heinz (KHC)

Fiscal yearPeriod endedReportedDividends PaidYoYYoY change
2025$1.90B-1.7%-$33.00M
2024$1.93B-1.7%-$34.00M
2023$1.97B+0.3%+$5.00M
2022$1.96B+0.1%+$1.00M
2021$1.96B+0.1%+$1.00M
2020$1.96B+0.3%+$5.00M
2019$1.95B-38.6%-$1.23B
2018$3.18B+10.2%+$295.00M
2017$2.89B-19.4%-$696.00M
2016$3.58B+175.3%+$2.28B
2015$1.30B+2.8%+$36.00M
2014$1.27B+4.9%+$59.00M
2013$1.21B+$1.21B
2012$0$0
2011$0$0
2010$0

In 2025, Kraft Heinz (KHC) dividends paid totalled $1.90B – edged down 1.7% year-over-year.

Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Kraft Heinz dividends paid produced a CAGR of -0.6% – with a net decline across the window.

Between 2016 and 2025, Kraft Heinz dividends paid plunged 47.0%, falling from $3.58B to $1.90B.

The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $3.58B (2016); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2010.

Within Consumer Defensive, Kraft Heinz (KHC) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $7.57B.

Kraft Heinz Dividends Paid 2025: $1.90B

Kraft Heinz dividends paid in 2025 was $1.90B, edged down 1.7% below 2024.

Kraft Heinz Dividends Paid 2024: $1.93B

Kraft Heinz dividends paid in 2024 was $1.93B, edged down 1.7% below 2023.

Kraft Heinz Dividends Paid 2023: $1.97B

Kraft Heinz dividends paid in 2023 was $1.97B, edged up 0.3% from 2022.

Kraft Heinz Dividends Paid 2022: $1.96B

Kraft Heinz dividends paid in 2022 was $1.96B, edged up 0.1% from 2021.

Kraft Heinz Dividends Paid 2021: $1.96B

Kraft Heinz dividends paid in 2021 was $1.96B.

See more financial history for Kraft Heinz (KHC).

Sector peers by dividends paid

Companies in the same sector as Kraft Heinz, ranked by their latest dividends paid.

CompanyDividends PaidSector
Procter & Gamble (PG)$9.87BConsumer Defensive
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Altria Group (MO)$6.96BConsumer Defensive
Costco (COST)$2.18BConsumer Defensive
Monster Beverage (MNST)$0Consumer Defensive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kraft Heinz pay dividends?

Yes, Kraft Heinz (KHC) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.60 per share annually, yielding 6.80%.

What is Kraft Heinz's dividend yield?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has a current dividend yield of 6.80%.

Is Kraft Heinz's dividend safe?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) passes 5 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.

How many consecutive years has Kraft Heinz increased its dividend?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.

What is Kraft Heinz's dividend payout ratio?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has a dividend payout ratio of -32.5%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).

What is Kraft Heinz's dividends paid?

Latest reported dividends paid for Kraft Heinz (KHC) is $1.90B (period ending March 28, 2026).

How has Kraft Heinz dividends paid changed year-over-year?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) dividends paid changed -1.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.

What is the long-term growth rate of Kraft Heinz dividends paid?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -0.6% over the most recent 5 years available.

When did Kraft Heinz dividends paid hit its highest annual value?

Kraft Heinz dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $3.58B in 2016.

What was Kraft Heinz dividends paid in 2024?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.93B.

What was Kraft Heinz dividends paid in 2025?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.90B.