Oil-Dri’s Board of Directors Declares a 14% Increase in Quarterly Dividends
CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) today declared a two and a half-cent increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend per share of Common Stock, representing a 14% gain over the previous quarter. This marks the second time in calendar year 2025 that the Company raised the dividend. The approved dividends will be $0.205 per share of the Company’s Common Stock and $0.153 per share of the Company’s Class B Stock.
“This dividend increase demonstrates our solid financial foundation, strong cash position, and confidence in the Company’s long-term outlook,” said Daniel S. Jaffee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oil-Dri. “This decision further emphasizes our dedication to delivering sustained, meaningful value to our stockholders.”
The cash dividends will be payable on March 6, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2026. Oil-Dri has paid cash dividends continuously each year since 1974 and has increased dividends annually for twenty-two consecutive years.
The Company’s press release outlining its performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 will be issued after the close of the U.S. stock market on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Oil-Dri will host an earnings discussion via a live webcast on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Participation details will be posted on the Company’s website’s page approximately one week prior to the call.
About Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (“Oil-Dri”) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri is vertically integrated which enables the Company to efficiently oversee every step of the process from research and development to supply chain to marketing and sales. With over 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals. To learn more about the Company, please visit .
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Contact:
Leslie A. Garber
Director of Investor Relations
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
(312) 321-1515
