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BGS — B&G Foods Inc

B&G Foods Inc (BGS)

BGS pays a 21.23% distribution rate, quarterly. Its Distribution Safety Score™ is 33 (Elevated risk), giving a Safety-Adjusted Yield of 7.01%. Distributions fell 54.7% over the past year. Total return is 5.9% over the past 19.2 years, 619.4 points behind SPY at 625.3%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 38.4%.

B&G Foods manufactures and distributes shelf-stable and frozen food products and household items across North America under well-known brands including Crisco, Green Giant, Ortega, and Cream of Wheat, operating through specialty, meals, frozen vegetables, and spices segments. The company currently maintains a high distribution rate with quarterly distributions. This business appeals to income-focused investors seeking exposure to established consumer staple brands, though the food manufacturing and distribution sector faces ongoing competitive and margin pressures.

BGS key facts

Distribution Safety Score™
33 · Elevated risk
Safety-Adjusted Yield
7.01%
Asset type
Stock
Asset class
Equity
Inception date
05/23/2007
Distribution rate
21.23%
Distribution frequency
Quarterly
Trailing yield
18.37%
5-year average yield
10.54
Last close
$3.62
Market cap
$301,129,568
Average volume
1322000.0
Last dividend
$0.0950
Ex-dividend date
06/30/2026
Payment date
07/30/2026
Beta
0.53
Payout ratio
0.1036
Forward P/E
6.1843
EPS
$-0.96