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KKRS

KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4.

KKRS

Stock · quarterly payer

$15.26

Undervalued · +25% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.60%

Annual Dividend

$1.16

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KKRS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) has a forward dividend yield of 7.60%, based on an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and a share price of $15.26.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KKRS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • KKRS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • KKRS's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.29 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KKRS's 7.60% yield is 44% above its five-year average yield of 5.28%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KKRS is $19.01 per share, 25% above the $15.26 share price, so KKRS screens as undervalued.
  • KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 21 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 1.0% cut to $0.289 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) yields 7.60% ($1.16 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100).

Is KKRS a good dividend stock?

Yes

KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.60% ($1.16/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.60%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.16
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-40%
52-Week Range
$15.01 – $18.61
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
No

KKRS dividend raises and cuts

KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 21 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 1.0% cut to $0.289 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 13, 2026Cut$0.292 → $0.289−1.0%
Dec 15, 2025Raise$0.289 → $0.292+1.0%
Jun 14, 2022Cut$0.292 → $0.289−1.0%
Dec 14, 2021Raise$0.289 → $0.292+1.0%
KKRS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →KKRS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KKRS a good dividend stock?

Yes. KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.60% ($1.16/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is KKRS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KKRS's fair value is about $19.01 versus a $15.26 share price — so it looks undervalued (+25% vs. fair value).

Is KKRS's dividend safe?

KKRS has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KKRS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KKRS is about $19.01 per share, roughly 25% above the current $15.26 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KKRS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KKRS screens as "yes" and undervalued. KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.60% ($1.16/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. 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 KKRS cut its dividend?

KKRS earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), 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 KKRS pay a dividend?

Yes. KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.16 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.60%.

What is KKRS's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KKRS's forward dividend yield is 7.60%, based on a $1.16 annual dividend and a $15.26 share price.

What is KKRS's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KKRS pays $1.16 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has KKRS grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KKRS has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next KKRS ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KKRS's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.29 per share.