Fonterra Co-operative GroupNZSE:FCG -1.17%65 Dividend Yield % is 5.81% as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 7.40. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks better than 83.63% on this metric.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fonterra Co-operative Group's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:FCG'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63 Med: 7.4 Max: 18.47
Current: 5.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Fonterra Co-operative Group was 18.47%. The lowest was 2.63%. And the median was 7.40%.
NZSE:FCG's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 83.63% of 1173
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.84
vs NZSE:FCG: 5.81
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd is 0.92, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fonterra Co-operative Group was 2.32. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.68.
During the past 12 months, Fonterra Co-operative Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 42.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fonterra Co-operative Group was 87.10% per year. The lowest was -30.50% per year. And the median was 33.65% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) 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.
* 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Dividend Yield % Chart
NZSE:FCG vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Dividend Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
NZD 0.011111
2026-03-27
2026-03-30
2026-04-14
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
NZD:NZD 1.000000
NZD 0.233333
2025-10-01
2025-10-02
2025-10-15
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
NZD:NZD 1.000000
* 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.
* 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.81% as of Jul. 05, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 7.40. Over the past decade, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.63 to 18.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #192 out of 1173 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's Dividend Yield % too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Dividend Yield % of 5.81% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 7.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 18.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.84. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 5.81% is 104.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #192 out of 1173 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's Dividend Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #192 out of 1173 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Fonterra Co-operative Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.84. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 5.81% is 104.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Fonterra Co-operative Group's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.63 to 18.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.40 vs. the industry median of 2.84, Fonterra Co-operative Group 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 Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.84, based on 1,173 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Dividend Yield % of 5.81% is 104.6% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Dividend Yield % is 5.81%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 7.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.96, compared to a current price of NZ$4.21 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.81%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 7.40 and 104.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.84. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.81% as of Jul. 05, 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$4.21 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.96.
GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:
Dividend Yield %: 5.81% (21% below median its 10-year median of 7.40)
GF Value™: NZ$2.96 vs. price of NZ$4.21 (42.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#192 of 1173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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