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DMC

Del Monte Corporation

DMC

Consumer Defensive · Farm Products · Stock · quarterly payer

$29.10

Undervalued · +81% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.12%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

171%

5-Yr Growth

32.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 12, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DMC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Del Monte Corporation (DMC) has a forward dividend yield of 4.12%, based on an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and a share price of $29.10.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Del Monte Corporation (DMC) has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
  • DMC last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • DMC's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 12, 2026, for a dividend of $0.30 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC pays out 171% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • DMC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 32.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC's 4.12% yield is 48% above its five-year average yield of 2.78%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DMC is $52.57 per share, 81% above the $29.10 share price, so DMC screens as undervalued.
  • Del Monte Corporation (DMC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Del Monte Corporation (DMC) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 3 times across the 82 payments on record since 2002. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 10, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 12, 2020.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DMC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DMC

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Del Monte Corporation (DMC) yields 4.12% ($1.20 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (58/100) and has 6 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is DMC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Del Monte Corporation (DMC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($1.20/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 32.0% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Elevated payout ratio (171%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.12%
Payout Ratio
171%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
32.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 12, 2026
Years of Growth
6
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.24
Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E Ratio
41.6
5-Yr Total Return
19%
52-Week Range
$26.47 – $43.58
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)

DMC dividend raises and cuts

Del Monte Corporation (DMC) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 3 times across the 82 payments on record since 2002. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 10, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 12, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 10, 2025Raise$0.250 → $0.300+20.0%
Mar 6, 2024Raise$0.200 → $0.250+25.0%
May 16, 2023Raise$0.150 → $0.200+33.3%
Aug 17, 2021Raise$0.100 → $0.150+50.0%
Nov 9, 2020Raise$0.0500 → $0.100+100.0%
May 12, 2020Cut$0.100 → $0.0500−50.0%
Mar 3, 2020Raise$0.0800 → $0.100+25.0%
Nov 12, 2019Raise$0.0600 → $0.0800+33.3%
Aug 13, 2019Cut$0.150 → $0.0600−60.0%
Aug 15, 2016Raise$0.125 → $0.150+20.0%
Mar 4, 2013Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
Aug 15, 2011Raise$0.0500 → $0.100+100.0%
Show all 15 changes since 2003
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 15, 2006Cut$0.200 → $0.0500−75.0%
Nov 6, 2003Raise$0.100 → $0.200+100.0%
May 8, 2003Raise$0.0500 → $0.100+100.0%
Every DMC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
DMC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DMC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DMC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Del Monte Corporation (DMC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($1.20/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is DMC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DMC's fair value is about $52.57 versus a $29.10 share price — so it looks undervalued (+81% vs. fair value).

Is DMC's dividend safe?

DMC has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 6-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is DMC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DMC is about $52.57 per share, roughly 81% above the current $29.10 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DMC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DMC screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Del Monte Corporation (DMC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($1.20/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will DMC cut its dividend?

DMC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does DMC pay a dividend?

Yes. Del Monte Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.12%.

What is DMC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC's forward dividend yield is 4.12%, based on a $1.20 annual dividend and a $29.10 share price.

What is DMC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC pays $1.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is DMC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC's payout ratio is 171% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has DMC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

When is the next DMC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, DMC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 12, 2026, for $0.30 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.00
Annual$120.00
Monthly avg$10.00

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