Is Lancaster Colony Corporation a good dividend stock?

Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.29%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is LANC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for LANC stock is currently 2.29%.

How much does LANC pay in dividends per year?

Lancaster Colony Corporation pays an annual dividend of $3.9500 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does LANC pay dividends?

LANC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is LANC's dividend growing?

Lancaster Colony Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 5.65%.

LANC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Lancaster Colony Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.29% as of Jun 30, 2025. It pays $3.95 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 6.01% 5-year compound annual rate.

4.76B

Market cap

28.09x

Current P/E

36.50x

Forward P/E

2.29%

Dividend yield

$3.95

LANC dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for LANC — it pays out about 64% of earnings.

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LANC chart

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	24.07%
Operating margin	11.48%
Pretax margin	11.80%
Net margin	9.25%
Effective tax rate	21.60%
ROA	13.54%
ROE	17.79%
D/E	0.04x
Interest coverage ratio	–

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LANC valuation

P/E	28.09x
P/S	2.45x
P/B	4.58x
P/CF	16.21x
P/FCF	15.54x
P/OCF	16.21x
PEG	4.38x
EV multiple	16.53x

About

Operating within the United States, Lancaster Colony Corporation specializes in the production and distribution of food items catering to both retail consumers and commercial foodservice establishments. The company structures its operations into two primary segments: Retail and Foodservice. Its extensive product range includes popular items such as New York BRAND Bakery frozen garlic bread, Sister Schubert's frozen rolls, and a variety of salad dressings under brands like Marzetti, Cardini's, and Girard's.