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KOP

Koppers Holdings Inc.

KOP

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$43.32

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Forward Yield

0.83%

Annual Dividend

$0.36

Payout Ratio

9%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 28, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KOP's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) has a forward dividend yield of 0.83%, based on an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and a share price of $43.32.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KOP's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • KOP last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • KOP's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 28, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0900 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KOP pays out 9% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 55 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 12.5% increase to $0.0900 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "KOP Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KOP

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) yields 0.83% ($0.36 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (62/100) and has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is KOP a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.83% ($0.36/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (9%)
  • 43% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.83%
Payout Ratio
9%
Annual Dividend
$0.36
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 28, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.23
Market Cap
$819.2M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
43%
52-Week Range
$25.00 – $53.00
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)

KOP dividend raises and cuts

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 55 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 12.5% increase to $0.0900 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 6, 2026Raise$0.0800 → $0.0900+12.5%
Mar 7, 2025Raise$0.0700 → $0.0800+14.3%
Mar 7, 2024Raise$0.0600 → $0.0700+16.7%
Mar 9, 2023Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Feb 14, 2013Raise$0.240 → $0.250+4.2%
Feb 24, 2012Raise$0.220 → $0.240+9.1%
Feb 13, 2008Raise$0.170 → $0.220+29.4%
May 26, 2006Raise$0.100 → $0.170+70.0%
Every KOP payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KOP ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 28, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KOP dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KOP a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.83% ($0.36/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is KOP's dividend safe?

KOP has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is KOP a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KOP screens as "yes, with caveats". Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.83% ($0.36/yr), with 3 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 KOP cut its dividend?

KOP earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KOP pay a dividend?

Yes. Koppers Holdings Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.36 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.83%.

What is KOP's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KOP's forward dividend yield is 0.83%, based on a $0.36 annual dividend and a $43.32 share price.

What is KOP's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KOP pays $0.36 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KOP's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KOP's payout ratio is 9% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has KOP grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KOP has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next KOP ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KOP's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 28, 2026, for $0.0900 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.36 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$9.00
Annual$36.00
Monthly avg$3.00

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