FDP (Del Monte) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Above Median

What is Del Monte Dividend Payout Ratio?

Del Monte FDP +3.55% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates FDP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte ranks better than 51.1% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FDP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.3 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Del Monte was 1.36. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.30.

FDP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
51.1% of 998 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs FDP: 0.43

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Del Monte is 4.18%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Del Monte was 4.37%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 1.76%.

Del Monte's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.30.

During the past 12 months, Del Monte's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Del Monte was 115.40% per year. The lowest was -36.60% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Del Monte (NYSE:FDP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

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Del Monte Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Del Monte Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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FDP vs DOLE, AGRO, VITL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Del Monte Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Del Monte Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.2	/	3.68
	=	0.33

Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.3	/	0.63
	=	0.48

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 mean?

Del Monte (FDP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Del Monte and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #488 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.

Is Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Del Monte's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Del Monte's value of 0.48 is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #488 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Del Monte's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOLE and AGRO?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #488 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Del Monte in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Del Monte's value of 0.48 is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Del Monte's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Del Monte has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Del Monte's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 11.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Del Monte and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Del Monte's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (FDP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $28.85 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 11.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Del Monte (FDP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Mar. 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 Del Monte (FDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $28.85 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08. GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FDP:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $28.85 (4.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#488 of 998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Del Monte Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies DOLE AGRO VITL ALCO VFF AFRI LMNR PFAI LOCL ESGH ADM SZSE:002714 BG TSN SZSE:300498 OSL:MOWI OSL:SALM XZIM:TANGANDA SZSE:300972 SZSE:000876

Other Exchanges FDM:Germany

Address 241 Sevilla Avenue, 12th Floor, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 33134

Website https://www.freshdelmonte.com

Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.

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