MZTI — The Marzetti Company
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | MZTI | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% | 2.99% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 6.10% | 5.04% |
| Payout Ratio | 62.6% | 48.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 43 | 22 |
| 1Y Total Return | -25.9% | 2.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.41%
3-Year Growth
5.73%
5-Year Growth
6.10%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 6, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 31, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.0000 | +5.26% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.9500 | +5.56% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $0.9000 | +5.88% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 8, 2023 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $0.8500 | +6.25% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.8000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.8000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $0.8000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $0.8000 | +6.67% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
62.6%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
44.2%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.71 | $53.88M |
| Q2 2026 | $2.15 | $70.94M |
| Q3 2026 | $1.35 | $49.26M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.62 | $2.26M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 8, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.