Constellation Brands (STZ) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderConstellation Brands (STZ) has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and currently yields 2.71%. The most recent dividend was $1.0300/share on May 14, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
2.71%
TTM Dividend/Share
$4.09
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
42.6%
Consecutive Growth Years
11 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
3.83%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
6.29%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
15.91%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
9.0%
FCF payout ratio
39.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.4x
Interest coverage
7.97x
ROIC (TTM)
10.5%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 42.6%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($10.23) covers dividend/share ($4.09).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
11 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 39.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.4x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — earnings base is negative, CAGR not computable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 29, 2026
- Payment date
- May 14, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0300
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0300
Ex-date Jan 29, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0200
Ex-date Oct 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0200
Ex-date Jul 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0200
Ex-date Apr 29, 2025
- Payment date
- May 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0200
Ex-date Feb 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 21, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0100
Ex-date Nov 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 21, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0100
Ex-date Aug 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0100
Ex-date May 2, 2024
- Payment date
- May 17, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.0100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0100
Ex-date Feb 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8900
Ex-date Nov 2, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 17, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.8900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8900
Ex-date Aug 9, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 24, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.8900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $1.0300 | $1.0300 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $1.0200 | $1.0200 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $1.0200 | $1.0200 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $1.0200 | $1.0200 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $1.0200 | $1.0200 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | $1.0100 | $1.0100 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | $1.0100 | $1.0100 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | $1.0100 | $1.0100 |
| May 2, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | $1.0100 | $1.0100 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | $0.8900 | $0.8900 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | $0.8900 | $0.8900 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $0.8900 | $0.8900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Constellation Brands has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 11 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.0700 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.9200 | $4.0700 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $3.4700 | $3.9200 | +13.0% |
| 2023 | $3.1600 | $3.4700 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | $3.0300 | $3.1600 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $3.0000 | $3.0300 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | $2.9900 | $3.0000 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | $2.7400 | $2.9900 | +9.1% |
| 2018 | $1.9600 | $2.7400 | +39.8% |
| 2017 | $1.5100 | $1.9600 | +29.8% |
| 2016 | — | $1.5100 | — |
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 Constellation Brands (STZ) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$715.70M
YoY change
-2.2%
5Y CAGR
+4.5%
Peak year (2025)
$731.80M
Latest annual
$715.70M
Cash dividends paid over time for Constellation Brands (STZ)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Constellation Brands (STZ)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $715.70M | -2.2% | -$16.10M | ||
| 2025 | $731.80M | +11.9% | +$78.00M | ||
| 2024 | $653.80M | +11.2% | +$66.10M | ||
| 2023 | $587.70M | +2.6% | +$14.70M | ||
| 2022 | $573.00M | -0.3% | -$2.00M | ||
| 2021 | $575.00M | +1.0% | +$5.80M | ||
| 2020 | $569.20M | +2.1% | +$11.50M | ||
| 2019 | $557.70M | +39.4% | +$157.60M | ||
| 2018 | $400.10M | +27.0% | +$85.00M | ||
| 2017 | $315.10M | +30.4% | +$73.50M | ||
| 2016 | $241.60M | — | +$241.60M | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | -$3.29M | ||
| 2004 | $3.29M | — | +$3.29M | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | — |
In 2026, Constellation Brands (STZ) dividends paid totalled $715.70M – edged down 2.2% year-over-year.
Over 2021–2026 (5 years), Constellation Brands dividends paid expanded at a +4.5% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Constellation Brands dividends paid peaked at $731.80M in 2025; the latest annual figure is $715.70M in 2026 (2.2% below peak).
The highest annual dividends paid of $731.80M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1990.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Constellation Brands (STZ) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $7.57B.
Constellation Brands Dividends Paid 2026: $715.70M
Constellation Brands dividends paid in 2026 was $715.70M, edged down 2.2% below 2025.
Constellation Brands Dividends Paid 2025: $731.80M
Constellation Brands dividends paid in 2025 was $731.80M, grew 11.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Constellation Brands Dividends Paid 2024: $653.80M
Constellation Brands dividends paid in 2024 was $653.80M, grew 11.2% from 2023.
Constellation Brands Dividends Paid 2023: $587.70M
Constellation Brands dividends paid in 2023 was $587.70M, edged up 2.6% from 2022.
Constellation Brands Dividends Paid 2022: $573.00M
Constellation Brands dividends paid in 2022 was $573.00M.
See more financial history for Constellation Brands (STZ).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Constellation Brands, 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 Constellation Brands pay dividends?
Yes, Constellation Brands (STZ) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $4.09 per share annually, yielding 2.71%.
What is Constellation Brands's dividend yield?
Constellation Brands (STZ) has a current dividend yield of 2.71%.
Is Constellation Brands's dividend safe?
Constellation Brands (STZ) passes 6 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Constellation Brands increased its dividend?
Constellation Brands (STZ) has 11 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Constellation Brands's dividend payout ratio?
Constellation Brands (STZ) has a dividend payout ratio of 42.6%. 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 Constellation Brands's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Constellation Brands (STZ) is $715.70M (period ending February 28, 2026).
How has Constellation Brands dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Constellation Brands (STZ) dividends paid changed -2.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Constellation Brands dividends paid?
Constellation Brands (STZ) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +4.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Constellation Brands dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Constellation Brands dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $731.80M in 2025.
What was Constellation Brands dividends paid in 2025?
Constellation Brands (STZ) dividends paid in 2025 was $731.80M.
What was Constellation Brands dividends paid in 2026?
Constellation Brands (STZ) dividends paid in 2026 was $715.70M.
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