Tyson Foods, Inc.
TSN32 yrs growthConsumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer
$56.88
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.59%
Annual Dividend
$2.04
Payout Ratio
159%
5-Yr Growth
3.5%
Ex-Date
Sep 1, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
TSN Dividend Safety Score
88/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak32 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 1993
Earnings payout coverage159% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage56% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.44
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
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 TSN a good dividend stock?
YesTyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.59% ($2.04/yr), with 32 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 — 32 consecutive years of growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 1993
- Elevated payout ratio (159%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.59%
- Payout Ratio
- 159%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.04
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 3.5%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 1, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 32
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.38
- Market Cap
- $20.0B
- P/E Ratio
- 44.8
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -21%
- 52-Week Range
- $50.56 – $69.48
- Dividend Safety
- A · 88/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (1993)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.5100 | regular |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.5100 | regular |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.5100 | regular |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.4900 | regular |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.4900 | regular |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $0.4900 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.4900 | regular |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | $0.4800 | regular |
| May 31, 2023 | — | $0.4800 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $0.4800 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $2.04 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$51.00
Annual$204.00
Monthly avg$17.00
