# The Marzetti (MZTI) — Dividends

MZTI · NASDAQ · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/mzti/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $4.00 |
| Forward yield | 3.88% |
| 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](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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](/instructions/learning/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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.00 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.00 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.95 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.95 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.95 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.95 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.90 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.90 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.90 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.90 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.85 |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.85 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.85 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.85 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.80 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.80 |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.80 |
| 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has MZTI been raising its dividend?

Yes — The Marzetti has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.

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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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