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KKR Dividend

KKR & Co. Inc. · Financial Services · Asset Management · quarterly payer

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As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR pays a quarterly dividend of $0.1950 per share, or $0.78 a year, a 0.77% yield at its $96.80 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in March, May, August and December. It has raised its dividend 6 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

0.77%

Annual Dividend

$0.78

Payout Ratio

24%

5-Yr Growth

6.6%

Ex-Date

Aug 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KKR's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) has a forward dividend yield of 0.77%, based on an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and a share price of $96.80.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (71 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • KKR last cut its regular dividend in 2019.
  • KKR's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.20 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR pays out 24% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KKR's dividend has grown at an average rate of 6.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR's 0.77% yield is 11% below its five-year average yield of 0.86%.
  • KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 6 times across the 65 payments on record since 2010. Its most recent change was a 5.4% increase to $0.195 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 2, 2018.
  • KKR (KKR) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in May in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 5.4%, was declared on May 5, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "KKR Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KKR

Is KKR a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.77% ($0.78/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (24%)
  • Strong 6.6% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2019

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.77%
Payout Ratio
24%
Annual Dividend
$0.78
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 10, 2026
Years of Growth
6
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.72
Market Cap
$89.4B
P/E Ratio
30.9
5-Yr Total Return
27%
52-Week Range
$82.67 – $144.84
Dividend Safety
B · 71/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2019)

KKR dividend raises and cuts

KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 6 times across the 65 payments on record since 2010. Its most recent change was a 5.4% increase to $0.195 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 2, 2018.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 15, 2026Raise$0.185 → $0.195+5.4%
May 12, 2025Raise$0.175 → $0.185+5.7%
May 10, 2024Raise$0.165 → $0.175+6.1%
May 19, 2023Raise$0.155 → $0.165+6.5%
May 13, 2022Raise$0.145 → $0.155+6.9%
May 14, 2021Raise$0.135 → $0.145+7.4%
May 15, 2020Raise$0.125 → $0.135+8.0%
Nov 2, 2018Cut$0.170 → $0.125−26.5%
May 4, 2017Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Feb 18, 2016Cut$0.350 → $0.160−54.3%
Nov 4, 2015Cut$0.420 → $0.350−16.7%
Jul 30, 2015Cut$0.460 → $0.420−8.7%
Show all 22 changes since 2010
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Apr 30, 2015Raise$0.450 → $0.460+2.2%
Oct 30, 2014Raise$0.430 → $0.450+4.7%
May 7, 2014Raise$0.270 → $0.430+59.3%
May 2, 2013Raise$0.240 → $0.270+12.5%
Nov 1, 2012Raise$0.130 → $0.240+84.6%
Aug 2, 2012Raise$0.100 → $0.130+30.0%
Nov 9, 2011Cut$0.110 → $0.100−9.1%
Aug 11, 2011Cut$0.210 → $0.110−47.6%
May 12, 2011Raise$0.150 → $0.210+40.0%
Nov 9, 2010Raise$0.0800 → $0.150+87.5%
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KKR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KKR dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →KKR dividend calculator100 shares pay $78.00 a year, $19.50 each quarterCalculate →KKR total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KKR a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.77% ($0.78/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is KKR's dividend safe?

KKR has a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 6-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2019, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is KKR a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KKR screens as "yes, with caveats". KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.77% ($0.78/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will KKR cut its dividend?

KKR earns a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2019). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KKR pay a dividend?

Yes. KKR & Co. Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.78 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.77%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of KKR pay?

At $0.78 per share a year, 100 shares of KKR pay $78.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $19.50 each quarter. Buying them costs about $9,680 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is KKR's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR's forward dividend yield is 0.77%, based on a $0.78 annual dividend and a $96.80 share price.

What is KKR's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR pays $0.78 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KKR's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR's payout ratio is 24% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has KKR grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

When is the next KKR ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KKR's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 10, 2026, for $0.20 per share.

KKR Dividend News

KKR
IncreaseKKR·Jun 10, 2026

KKR Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.4% to $0.195

KKR raised its quarterly dividend 5.4% to $0.195 as recurring earnings strengthened, while its 24% payout ratio left ample coverage for investors.

Income Calculator

At $0.78 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$19.50
Annual$78.00
Monthly avg$6.50
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