KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4.
KKRSStock · quarterly payer
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?
YesKKR 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-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Cut | $0.292 → $0.289 | −1.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Raise | $0.289 → $0.292 | +1.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Cut | $0.292 → $0.289 | −1.0% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Raise | $0.289 → $0.292 | +1.0% |
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.
KKRS Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-12%
3 Years
-15%
5 Years
-40%
52-Week Range
$15.01 – $18.61
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is KKRS worth?
Undervaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. is $19.01 per share, versus a market price of $15.26. That implies 25% of upside — a margin of safety of about 20%.
Fair Value
$19.01
Current Price
$15.26
Upside
+25%
Margin of Safety
20%
How we get there
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Assumptions: 9.3% discount rate (CAPM), 4.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $1.16 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
KKRS Dividend Safety Score
Safe
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
Dividend History
Full KKRS dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | $0.2920 | regular |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.2890 | regular |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 | $0.2890 | regular |
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