The Marzetti (MZTI) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $4.00
- Forward yield
- 3.88%
- Payout ratio
- 58.6%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Marzetti distributes a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, representing an annualized rate of $4.00 per share. The most recent ex-date occurred on September 8, 2026, with payment delivered on September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, the company paid out a total of $4.00 per share. At a share price of $100.76, this provides a dividend yield of 3.97%.
The company holds a 5-year dividend growth streak, supported by consistent annual payment increases. Annual distribution totals for complete calendar years grew from $2.85 per share in 2020 to $3.05 in 2021, $3.25 in 2022, $3.45 in 2023, $3.65 in 2024, and $3.85 in 2025. Every dividend increase in the recorded history has taken effect with the December payment, raising the quarterly payout by $0.05 per share each year. The latest raise occurred in December 2025, elevating the quarterly distribution from $0.95 to $1.00 per share, which represents a 5.26% increase.
If the company follows its established schedule, the next quarterly dividend payment is expected in December 2026, which is also the payment window when Marzetti historically implements its annual dividend raises.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.00 |
| May 20, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.00 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.00 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.00 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.95 |
| May 14, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.95 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.95 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.95 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.90 |
| May 16, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.90 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.90 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.90 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.85 |
| May 18, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.85 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.85 |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.85 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.80 |
| May 19, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.80 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Mar 8, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.80 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.80 |
Frequently asked questions
Does The Marzetti (MZTI) pay a dividend?
Yes. The Marzetti pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $1.00 per share.
What is MZTI's dividend yield?
The Marzetti paid $4.00 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.88% at the last price of $103.19. Click here to learn more
When is MZTI's most recent ex-dividend date?
The Marzetti's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 8, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has MZTI been raising its dividend?
Yes — The Marzetti has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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