The Korea Fund, Inc.
KFFinancial Services · Stock · annual payer
$74.49
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
0.59%
Annual Dividend
$0.44
Payout Ratio
2%
5-Yr Growth
21.3%
Ex-Date
Dec 23, 2025
Frequency
Annual
KF Dividend Safety Score
62/ 100
Grade C
Borderline
Dividend-growth streak1 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2024
Earnings payout coverage2% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is KF a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsThe Korea Fund, Inc. (KF) pays a annual dividend yielding 0.59% ($0.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (2%)
- Strong 21.3% 5-yr dividend growth
- 50% total price return over 5 years
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2024
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.59%
- Payout Ratio
- 2%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.44
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 21.3%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Years of Growth
- 1
- Frequency
- annual
- Beta
- 1.58
- Market Cap
- $309.7M
- P/E Ratio
- 3.4
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 50%
- 52-Week Range
- $24.36 – $78.87
- Dividend Safety
- C · 62/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $1.3820 | regular |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.4540 | regular |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $3.3190 | regular |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $9.1100 | regular |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.5260 | regular |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.0710 | regular |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $5.2260 | regular |
| Dec 22, 2017 | — | $4.0250 | regular |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.3280 | regular |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $4.3500 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $5.4500 | regular |
| Dec 29, 2010 | — | $0.3000 | regular |
| Mar 17, 2009 | — | $0.0080 | regular |
| Dec 29, 2008 | — | $90.3000 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.44 / yr per share
Per payment (annual)$44.00
Annual$44.00
Monthly avg$3.67
