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KGS

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.

KGS

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$47.21

Overvalued · -24% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.15%

Annual Dividend

$1.96

Payout Ratio

223%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 17, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KGS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) has a forward dividend yield of 4.15%, based on an annual dividend of $1.96 per share and a share price of $47.21.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KGS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • KGS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • KGS's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 17, 2026, for a dividend of $0.49 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KGS pays out 223% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KGS is $35.91 per share, 24% below the $47.21 share price, so KGS screens as overvalued.
  • Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 12 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 8.9% increase to $0.490 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 3, 2025.
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SmarterDividends, "KGS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KGS

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) yields 4.15% ($1.96 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (62/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is KGS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.15% ($1.96/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (223%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.15%
Payout Ratio
223%
Annual Dividend
$1.96
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 17, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.94
Market Cap
$4.8B
P/E Ratio
54.9
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$32.55 – $77.68
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
No

KGS dividend raises and cuts

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 12 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 8.9% increase to $0.490 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 3, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 3, 2025Raise$0.450 → $0.490+8.9%
May 5, 2025Raise$0.410 → $0.450+9.8%
Aug 12, 2024Raise$0.380 → $0.410+7.9%
Every KGS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KGS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KGS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KGS a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.15% ($1.96/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is KGS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KGS's fair value is about $35.91 versus a $47.21 share price — so it looks overvalued (-24% vs. fair value).

Is KGS's dividend safe?

KGS has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KGS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KGS is about $35.91 per share, about 24% below the current $47.21 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KGS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KGS screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.15% ($1.96/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will KGS cut its dividend?

KGS earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), 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 KGS pay a dividend?

Yes. Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.96 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.15%.

What is KGS's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KGS's forward dividend yield is 4.15%, based on a $1.96 annual dividend and a $47.21 share price.

What is KGS's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KGS pays $1.96 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KGS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KGS's payout ratio is 223% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has KGS grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KGS has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next KGS ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KGS's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 17, 2026, for $0.49 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.96 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$49.00
Annual$196.00
Monthly avg$16.33

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