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KFRC

Kforce Inc.

KFRC

Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$51.01

Undervalued · +38% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.12%

Annual Dividend

$1.59

Payout Ratio

75%

5-Yr Growth

14.3%

Ex-Date

Sep 11, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KFRC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has a forward dividend yield of 3.12%, based on an annual dividend of $1.59 per share and a share price of $51.01.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (80 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • KFRC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • KFRC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 11, 2026, for a dividend of $0.40 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC pays out 75% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KFRC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 14.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC's 3.12% yield is 27% above its five-year average yield of 2.46%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KFRC is $70.26 per share, 38% above the $51.01 share price, so KFRC screens as undervalued.
  • Kforce Inc. (KFRC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has raised its regular dividend 11 times and cut it 0 times across the 53 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 2.6% increase to $0.400 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "KFRC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KFRC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Kforce Inc. (KFRC) yields 3.12% ($1.59 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (80/100) and has 8 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is KFRC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.12% ($1.59/yr), with 8 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 14.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.12%
Payout Ratio
75%
Annual Dividend
$1.59
5-Yr Avg Growth
14.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 11, 2026
Years of Growth
8
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.92
Market Cap
$913.5M
P/E Ratio
24.1
5-Yr Total Return
-33%
52-Week Range
$24.49 – $61.68
Dividend Safety
A · 80/100
Ever Cut?
No

KFRC dividend raises and cuts

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has raised its regular dividend 11 times and cut it 0 times across the 53 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 2.6% increase to $0.400 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 6, 2026Raise$0.390 → $0.400+2.6%
Mar 7, 2025Raise$0.380 → $0.390+2.6%
Mar 14, 2024Raise$0.360 → $0.380+5.6%
Mar 9, 2023Raise$0.300 → $0.360+20.0%
Mar 10, 2022Raise$0.260 → $0.300+15.4%
Sep 9, 2021Raise$0.230 → $0.260+13.0%
Mar 11, 2021Raise$0.200 → $0.230+15.0%
Mar 5, 2020Raise$0.180 → $0.200+11.1%
Sep 6, 2018Raise$0.120 → $0.180+50.0%
Dec 9, 2015Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Dec 10, 2014Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Every KFRC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KFRC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 11, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KFRC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KFRC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Kforce Inc. (KFRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.12% ($1.59/yr), with 8 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is KFRC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KFRC's fair value is about $70.26 versus a $51.01 share price — so it looks undervalued (+38% vs. fair value).

Is KFRC's dividend safe?

KFRC has a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 8-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KFRC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KFRC is about $70.26 per share, roughly 38% above the current $51.01 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KFRC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KFRC screens as "yes" and undervalued. Kforce Inc. (KFRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.12% ($1.59/yr), with 8 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will KFRC cut its dividend?

KFRC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KFRC pay a dividend?

Yes. Kforce Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.59 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.12%.

What is KFRC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC's forward dividend yield is 3.12%, based on a $1.59 annual dividend and a $51.01 share price.

What is KFRC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC pays $1.59 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KFRC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC's payout ratio is 75% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has KFRC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.

When is the next KFRC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KFRC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 11, 2026, for $0.40 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.59 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$39.75
Annual$159.00
Monthly avg$13.25

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