The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) Dividend
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) currently pays a dividend yield of 6.22%, distributing $1.60 per share annually ($0.40 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.
KHC dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.60 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.40 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 26, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 73% |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $25.72 |
What KHC pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 6.22% yield, $10,000 invested in KHC generates about $622.00 per year, or roughly $155.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $25.72, derived from the $1.60 annual dividend and the 6.22% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 38.9 | $62.20 | $15.55 |
| $5,000 | 194.4 | $311.00 | $77.75 |
| $10,000 | 388.7 | $622.00 | $155.50 |
| $25,000 | 971.9 | $1,555.00 | $388.75 |
| $100,000 | 3,887.5 | $6,220.00 | $1,555.00 |
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.
KHC dividend payment schedule
KHC pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 5, 2026, with payment on September 26, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when The Kraft Heinz Company declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | September 26, 2026 | $0.40 | Confirmed |
| December 5, 2026 | December 26, 2026 | $0.40 | Projected |
| March 5, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | $0.40 | Projected |
| June 5, 2027 | June 26, 2027 | $0.40 | Projected |
To collect a KHC 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 KHC's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. KHC's 6.22% is 2.46 percentage points above that median, ranking 216th of 584 by yield.
Within Consumer Defensive, where we track 17 names, the median yield is 2.45% — putting KHC above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
KHC pays out roughly 73% 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, KHC 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.
KHC dividend FAQ
When is the next KHC ex-dividend date?
The next KHC ex-dividend date is September 5, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 26, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is KHC's dividend yield?
KHC currently yields 6.22%, based on $1.60 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does KHC pay dividends?
KHC pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.40 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of KHC generate?
At the current 6.22% yield, $10,000 invested in KHC would produce roughly $622.00 per year, or about $155.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is KHC a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. KHC is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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