Does Kroger Pay Dividends?
The Kroger Co. · KR · updated
Key facts: Kroger dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Kroger (KR) pays a dividend of $0.39 per share every quarter, $1.56 a year, a 2.45% yield at its share price of $63.63.
- Kroger (KR) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Kroger (KR), $0.39 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 16, 2026 and is paid on Nov 30, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 13, 2026.
- Kroger (KR) has paid a dividend since at least 1970; SmarterDividends' records hold 156 of its dividend payments.
- Kroger (KR) has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Kroger (KR), 11.4% to $0.39 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
- At $1.56 a year per share, 100 shares of KR pay $156.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Kroger (KR) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 78% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Kroger Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-kroger-pay-dividends
How much does Kroger pay?
Kroger (KR) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.39 per share. That is $1.56 per share a year, a 2.45% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $156.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $245.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.39 | +11.4% |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.35 | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | $0.35 | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.35 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | $0.35 | +9.4% |
| May 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | $0.32 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | $0.32 | — |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | $0.32 | — |
When does Kroger pay dividends?
Kroger (KR) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 16, 2026 and is paid on Nov 30, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The KR ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Kroger's dividend history
Kroger (KR) has paid a dividend since at least 1970, and SmarterDividends' records hold 156 payments. It has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 11.4%, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2006, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full KR dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Kroger pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Kroger (KR) pays a dividend of $0.39 per share every quarter, $1.56 a year, a 2.45% yield at its share price of $63.63.
How much is Kroger's dividend?
Kroger (KR) pays $0.39 per share each payment, $1.56 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.44 per share in total.
How often does Kroger pay dividends?
Kroger (KR) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Kroger's next dividend?
The next dividend from Kroger (KR), $0.39 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 16, 2026 and is paid on Nov 30, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 13, 2026.
What is Kroger's dividend yield?
2.45% as of Oct 19, 2026: $1.56 a year in dividends divided by the $63.63 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of KR pay?
About $156.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $39.00, at Kroger's current dividend rate.
Has Kroger ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Kroger's annual dividend, most recently in 2006. It has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years since.
How long has Kroger paid dividends?
Since at least 1970, the start of Kroger's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 156 payments.
When do I need to buy KR to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Nov 13, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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