As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of The Kraft Heinz Co is 6.98%.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Kraft Heinz Co is 3.49%.
XSWX:KHC's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 89.18% of 1155
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs XSWX:KHC: 6.98
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Kraft Heinz Co was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -13.80% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The Kraft Heinz Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XSWX:KHC vs GIS, JBS, HRL: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kraft Heinz Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
The Kraft Heinz Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The Kraft Heinz Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.400000
2026-06-05
2026-06-05
2026-06-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:CHF 0.795500
USD 0.400000
2026-03-06
2026-03-06
2026-03-27
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:CHF 0.802700
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.98% mean?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.98% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #125 out of 1155 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.98%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 6.98% is 124.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #125 out of 1155 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to GIS and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #125 out of 1155 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 6.98% is 124.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.11, based on 1,155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.98% is 124.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a current Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.98%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.90, compared to a current price of CHF18.27 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.98% and 124.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.11. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.98% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF18.27 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.90.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KHC:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 6.98%
GF Value™: CHF24.90 vs. price of CHF18.27 (26.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 124.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#125 of 1155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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