Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.03
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
49.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CBRL Dividend Income Check
Safety
49.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is falling.
CBRL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$1.03
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout49.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout38.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-42.3%
5Y CAGR-17.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return-22.9%
5Y Total Return-54.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,32010Y ago$5,77220Y ago$32,836
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CBRL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
CBRL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. distributes 49.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 38.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CBRL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -42.3% and 5-year CAGR of -17.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CBRL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -54.1%, with dividends contributing 11.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $5,772 today.
CBRL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$16.55
Avg/Payment$0.8275
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 1.87% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 3.52% | May 13, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 2.90% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.52% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.52% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.44% | May 14, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.75% | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 6.14% | Nov 13, 2024 |
CBRL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
49.8% payout
Streak
0Y
-17.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBRLCracker Barrel Old C… | $1.1B | 2.1% | 49.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  DINDine Brands Global, … | $460M | 6.1% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CAKEThe Cheesecake Facto… | $3.9B | 1.4% | 35.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc… | $12.3B | 1.4% | 44.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  BLMNBloomin' Brands, Inc… | $680M | 5.6% | 7.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  DRIDarden Restaurants, … | $23.4B | 2.9% | 57.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
CBRL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | -67.7% | 4 | $2.06 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $3.10 | -40.4% | 4 | $1.83 | 169.4% | 0.59x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $5.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.45 | 116.9% | 0.86x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $5.20 | 126.1% | 4 | $5.67 | 91.7% | 1.09x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $2.30 | -11.5% | 2 | $10.71 | 21.5% | 4.66x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $2.60 | -67.9% | 2 | $-1.36 | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $8.10 | -6.4% | 4 | $9.27 | 87.4% | 1.14x | 6.4% |
| 2018 | $8.65 | 5.5% | 4 | $10.29 | 84.1% | 1.19x | 6.8% |
| 2017 | $8.20 | 5.8% | 4 | $8.37 | 98.0% | 1.02x | 6.5% |
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CBRL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CBRL stock.
How much dividend does CBRL pay per share?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CBRL's next ex-dividend date?
CBRL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CBRL typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CBRL's dividend safe?
CBRL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +49.8% and FCF payout ratio of +38.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CBRL increased its dividend?
CBRL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -17.4%.
How often does CBRL pay dividends?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CBRL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CBRL five years ago would be worth approximately $4,320 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CBRL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CBRL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.