MZTI
The Marzetti Company
MZTI39 yrs growthConsumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer
$106.47
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.76%
Annual Dividend
$4.00
Payout Ratio
61%
5-Yr Growth
6.3%
Ex-Date
Jun 5, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
MZTI Dividend Safety Score
84/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage61% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage59% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 3.56
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.9× its 5-yr average — elevated
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is MZTI a good dividend stock?
YesThe Marzetti Company (MZTI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.76% ($4.00/yr), with 39 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 39 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 6.3% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.76%
- Payout Ratio
- 61%
- Annual Dividend
- $4.00
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 6.3%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 5, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 39
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.34
- Market Cap
- $2.9B
- P/E Ratio
- 16.7
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -45%
- 52-Week Range
- $105.80 – $190.96
- Dividend Safety
- A · 84/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | — | $1.0000 | regular |
| Dec 5, 2025 | — | $1.0000 | regular |
| Sep 8, 2025 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Jun 6, 2025 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Dec 5, 2024 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | $0.9000 | regular |
| Jun 7, 2024 | — | $0.9000 | regular |
| Mar 6, 2024 | — | $0.9000 | regular |
| Dec 1, 2023 | — | $0.9000 | regular |
| Sep 7, 2023 | — | $0.8500 | regular |
| Jun 8, 2023 | — | $0.8500 | regular |
| Mar 8, 2023 | — | $0.8500 | regular |
| Dec 2, 2022 | — | $0.8500 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $4.00 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$100.00
Annual$400.00
Monthly avg$33.33
