Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.25
Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
27.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
UTZ Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is rising.
UTZ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$0.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout53.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR5.5%
5Y CAGR18.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return-34.8%
5Y Total Return-58.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,76010Y ago$9,10120Y ago$9,101
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UTZ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
UTZ Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Utz Brands, Inc. distributes 27.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 53.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UTZ has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and 5-year CAGR of 18.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UTZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -58.6%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,101 today.
UTZ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.20
Avg/Payment$0.0602
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026Latest | $0.0630 | — | 3.65% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $0.0630 | — | 3.28% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0630 | ↑ +3.3% | 2.46% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0610 | — | 2.04% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0610 | ↓ -15.3% | 2.01% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.0720 | ↑ +18.0% | 2.14% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0610 | ↓ -12.9% | 1.55% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0700 | ↓ -12.5% | 1.50% | Oct 3, 2024 |
UTZ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
27.9% payout
Streak
6Y
18.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTZUtz Brands, Inc. | $722M | 3.1% | 27.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
 PEPPepsiCo, Inc. | $198.2B | 3.8% | 92.7% | 54 | At Risk |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $77.3B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.8B | 6.7% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
2nd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $19.8B | 6.5% | — | 6 | Unknown |
3rd  SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $12.1B | 3.8% | — | 28 | Unknown |
 ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $37.7B | 2.6% | 91.6% | 28 | At Risk |
UTZ Annual Dividend History (2018–2026)
9 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.26 | -4.8% | 4 | $0.01 | 2824.2% | 0.04x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $0.27 | 18.4% | 4 | $0.19 | 142.1% | 0.70x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.23 | 4.1% | 4 | $-0.31 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.22 | 7.4% | 4 | $-0.00 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 85.5% | 4 | $0.25 | 81.6% | 1.23x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $0.11 | — | 2 | $-1.64 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.29 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.55 | — | — | — |
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UTZ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UTZ stock.
How much dividend does UTZ pay per share?
Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UTZ's next ex-dividend date?
UTZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UTZ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UTZ's dividend safe?
UTZ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.9% and FCF payout ratio of +53.0%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is UTZ a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Utz Brands, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +18.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does UTZ pay dividends?
Utz Brands, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UTZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UTZ five years ago would be worth approximately $3,760 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UTZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UTZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.