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KHC

The Kraft Heinz Company

KHC

Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods · Stock · quarterly payer

$24.73

Undervalued · +50% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.47%

Annual Dividend

$1.60

Payout Ratio

73%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KHC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has a forward dividend yield of 6.47%, based on an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and a share price of $24.73.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, KHC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • KHC last cut its regular dividend in 2019.
  • KHC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 4, 2026, for a dividend of $0.40 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, KHC pays out 73% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KHC's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, KHC's 6.47% yield is 39% above its five-year average yield of 4.65%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KHC is $37.16 per share, 50% above the $24.73 share price, so KHC screens as undervalued.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 1 time across the 46 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 36.0% cut to $0.400 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 7, 2019.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) yields 6.47% ($1.60 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100).

Is KHC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.47% ($1.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2019
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    6.47%
    Payout Ratio
    73%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.60
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    0.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 4, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.11
    Market Cap
    $29.3B
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    -26%
    52-Week Range
    $21.04 – $28.09
    Dividend Safety
    C · 64/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2019)

    KHC dividend raises and cuts

    The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 1 time across the 46 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 36.0% cut to $0.400 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 7, 2019.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 7, 2019Cut$0.625 → $0.400−36.0%
    Aug 16, 2017Raise$0.600 → $0.625+4.2%
    Aug 24, 2016Raise$0.575 → $0.600+4.3%
    Nov 12, 2015Raise$0.550 → $0.575+4.5%
    Every KHC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    KHC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KHC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is KHC a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.47% ($1.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is KHC undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KHC's fair value is about $37.16 versus a $24.73 share price — so it looks undervalued (+50% vs. fair value).

    Is KHC's dividend safe?

    KHC has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2019, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is KHC's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for KHC is about $37.16 per share, roughly 50% above the current $24.73 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is KHC a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KHC screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.47% ($1.60/yr), with 0 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 KHC cut its dividend?

    KHC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2019). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does KHC pay a dividend?

    Yes. The Kraft Heinz Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.60 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.47%.

    What is KHC's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, KHC's forward dividend yield is 6.47%, based on a $1.60 annual dividend and a $24.73 share price.

    What is KHC's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, KHC pays $1.60 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is KHC's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, KHC's payout ratio is 73% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has KHC grown its dividend?

    KHC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next KHC ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, KHC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 4, 2026, for $0.40 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.60 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$40.00
    Annual$160.00
    Monthly avg$13.33

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