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KMPB

Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed

KMPB

Stock · quarterly payer

$24.82

Overvalued · -21% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.04%

Annual Dividend

$1.50

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Dec 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KMPB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) has a forward dividend yield of 6.04%, based on an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and a share price of $24.82.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KMPB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • KMPB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • KMPB's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026, with payment on Dec 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KMPB's 6.04% yield is 12% above its five-year average yield of 5.38%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KMPB is $19.62 per share, 21% below the $24.82 share price, so KMPB screens as overvalued.
  • Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 16 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 7.8% cut to $0.367 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 1, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "KMPB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KMPB

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) yields 6.04% ($1.50 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100).

Is KMPB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.04% ($1.50/yr), with 0 years 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

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.04%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 1, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$22.03 – $24.88
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
No

KMPB dividend raises and cuts

Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 16 payments on record since 2022. Its most recent change was a 7.8% cut to $0.367 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 1, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 1, 2026Cut$0.398 → $0.367−7.8%
Jun 1, 2026Raise$0.367 → $0.398+8.4%
Every KMPB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KMPB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KMPB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KMPB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.04% ($1.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is KMPB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KMPB's fair value is about $19.62 versus a $24.82 share price — so it looks overvalued (-21% vs. fair value).

Is KMPB's dividend safe?

KMPB has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KMPB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KMPB is about $19.62 per share, about 21% below the current $24.82 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KMPB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KMPB screens as "yes" and overvalued. Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.04% ($1.50/yr), with 0 years 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 KMPB cut its dividend?

KMPB 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 KMPB pay a dividend?

Yes. Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.50 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.04%.

What is KMPB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KMPB's forward dividend yield is 6.04%, based on a $1.50 annual dividend and a $24.82 share price.

What is KMPB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KMPB pays $1.50 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has KMPB grown its dividend?

KMPB does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next KMPB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for KMPB is Dec 1, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$37.48
Annual$149.90
Monthly avg$12.49

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