Lamb Weston (LW) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerLamb Weston (LW) has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and currently yields 3.57%. The most recent dividend was $0.3800/share on Feb 27, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
3.57%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.50
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
70.1%
Consecutive Growth Years
9 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
2.78%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
9.98%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
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Dividend health
Chowder score
13.6%
FCF payout ratio
8.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
4.4x
Interest coverage
3.43x
ROIC (TTM)
7.3%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 70.1%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($1.62) covers dividend/share ($1.50).
No dividend cuts in 9 years
No dividend cuts in the available 9 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
9+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 9 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 8.1%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.4x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (10.0%) exceeds EPS growth (-30.5%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 5, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3800
Ex-date Jan 30, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3800
Ex-date Oct 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3700
Ex-date Aug 1, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 29, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3700
Ex-date May 2, 2025
- Payment date
- May 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3700
Ex-date Jan 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3700
Ex-date Nov 1, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3600
Ex-date Aug 2, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3600
Ex-date May 2, 2024
- Payment date
- May 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3600
Ex-date Feb 1, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3600
Ex-date Nov 2, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2800
Ex-date Aug 3, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 1, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2800
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 |
| May 2, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 |
| May 2, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Lamb Weston has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 9 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.4800 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.4400 | $1.4800 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $1.1200 | $1.4400 | +28.6% |
| 2023 | $0.9800 | $1.1200 | +14.3% |
| 2022 | $0.9400 | $0.9800 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $0.9200 | $0.9400 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.8000 | $0.9200 | +15.0% |
| 2019 | $0.7650 | $0.8000 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | $0.7500 | $0.7650 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | — | $0.7500 | — |
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 Lamb Weston (LW) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$206.90M
YoY change
+18.9%
5Y CAGR
+11.3%
Peak year (2017)
$850.90M
Latest annual
$206.90M
Cash dividends paid over time for Lamb Weston (LW)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Lamb Weston (LW)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $206.90M | +18.9% | +$32.90M | ||
| 2024 | $174.00M | +19.1% | +$27.90M | ||
| 2023 | $146.10M | +5.6% | +$7.70M | ||
| 2022 | $138.40M | +2.3% | +$3.10M | ||
| 2021 | $135.30M | +11.5% | +$14.00M | ||
| 2020 | $121.30M | +7.1% | +$8.00M | ||
| 2019 | $113.30M | +2.8% | +$3.10M | ||
| 2018 | $110.20M | -87.0% | -$740.70M | ||
| 2017 | $850.90M | — | +$850.90M | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Lamb Weston (LW) reported dividends paid of $206.90M – grew 18.9% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Lamb Weston dividends paid compounded at +11.3% per year, sustaining 7 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Lamb Weston dividends paid peaked at $850.90M in 2017; the latest annual figure is $206.90M in 2025 (75.7% below peak).
2017 marks the peak dividends paid at $850.90M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 2013.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Lamb Weston (LW) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $7.57B.
Lamb Weston Dividends Paid 2025: $206.90M
Lamb Weston dividends paid in 2025 was $206.90M, grew 18.9% from 2024.
Lamb Weston Dividends Paid 2024: $174.00M
Lamb Weston dividends paid in 2024 was $174.00M, grew 19.1% from 2023.
Lamb Weston Dividends Paid 2023: $146.10M
Lamb Weston dividends paid in 2023 was $146.10M, grew 5.6% from 2022.
Lamb Weston Dividends Paid 2022: $138.40M
Lamb Weston dividends paid in 2022 was $138.40M, edged up 2.3% from 2021.
Lamb Weston Dividends Paid 2021: $135.30M
Lamb Weston dividends paid in 2021 was $135.30M.
See more financial history for Lamb Weston (LW).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Lamb Weston, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | $9.87B | Consumer Defensive |
| Coca-Cola (KO) | $8.78B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $8.62B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | $7.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart (WMT) | $7.51B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group (MO) | $6.96B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco (COST) | $2.18B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage (MNST) | $0 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
Does Lamb Weston pay dividends?
Yes, Lamb Weston (LW) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.50 per share annually, yielding 3.57%.
What is Lamb Weston's dividend yield?
Lamb Weston (LW) has a current dividend yield of 3.57%.
Is Lamb Weston's dividend safe?
Lamb Weston (LW) passes 4 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Lamb Weston increased its dividend?
Lamb Weston (LW) has 9 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Lamb Weston's dividend payout ratio?
Lamb Weston (LW) has a dividend payout ratio of 70.1%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Lamb Weston's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Lamb Weston (LW) is $206.90M (period ending February 22, 2026).
How has Lamb Weston dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Lamb Weston (LW) dividends paid changed +18.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lamb Weston dividends paid?
Lamb Weston (LW) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +11.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lamb Weston dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Lamb Weston dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $850.90M in 2017.
What was Lamb Weston dividends paid in 2024?
Lamb Weston (LW) dividends paid in 2024 was $174.00M.
What was Lamb Weston dividends paid in 2025?
Lamb Weston (LW) dividends paid in 2025 was $206.90M.
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