Conagra Brands (CAG) Dividend
Conagra Brands (CAG) currently pays a dividend yield of 4.63%, distributing $0.70 per share annually ($0.17 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
CAG has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.
CAG dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.70 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.17 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 30, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 65% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 7 |
| Sector | Consumer Staples |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $15.12 |
What CAG pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 4.63% yield, $10,000 invested in CAG generates about $463.00 per year, or roughly $115.75 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $15.12, derived from the $0.70 annual dividend and the 4.63% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 66.1 | $46.30 | $11.58 |
| $5,000 | 330.7 | $231.50 | $57.88 |
| $10,000 | 661.4 | $463.00 | $115.75 |
| $25,000 | 1,653.6 | $1,157.50 | $289.38 |
| $100,000 | 6,614.3 | $4,630.00 | $1,157.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
CAG dividend payment schedule
CAG pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026, with payment on December 1, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Conagra Brands declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | $0.17 | Confirmed |
| January 30, 2027 | March 3, 2027 | $0.17 | Projected |
| April 30, 2027 | June 1, 2027 | $0.17 | Projected |
| July 30, 2027 | August 31, 2027 | $0.17 | Projected |
To collect a CAG dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How CAG's dividend compares
Across the 587 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.81%. CAG's 4.63% is 0.82 percentage points above that median, ranking 258th of 587 by yield.
Within Consumer Staples, where we track 15 names, the median yield is 3.66% — putting CAG above its sector.
Its 7-year run of dividend increases ranks 173rd out of the 362 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
CAG pays out roughly 65% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, CAG distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
CAG dividend FAQ
When is the next CAG ex-dividend date?
The next CAG ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026, with the payment scheduled for December 1, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is CAG's dividend yield?
CAG currently yields 4.63%, based on $0.70 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does CAG pay dividends?
CAG pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.17 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of CAG generate?
At the current 4.63% yield, $10,000 invested in CAG would produce roughly $463.00 per year, or about $115.75 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has CAG increased its dividend?
Yes — CAG has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.
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