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KRNY

Kearny Financial Corp.

KRNY

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$8.97

Undervalued · +52% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.91%

Annual Dividend

$0.44

Payout Ratio

77%

5-Yr Growth

6.6%

Ex-Date

Aug 12, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KRNY's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) has a forward dividend yield of 4.91%, based on an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and a share price of $8.97.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KRNY's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (69 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • KRNY last cut its regular dividend in 2016.
  • KRNY's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 12, 2026, for a dividend of $0.11 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KRNY pays out 77% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KRNY's dividend has grown at an average rate of 6.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KRNY is $13.66 per share, 52% above the $8.97 share price, so KRNY screens as undervalued.
  • Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 0 times across the 75 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.110 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 9, 2021.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) yields 4.91% ($0.44 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (69/100).

Is KRNY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.91% ($0.44/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 6.6% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2016
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.91%
Payout Ratio
77%
Annual Dividend
$0.44
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 12, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.62
Market Cap
$566.7M
P/E Ratio
15.7
5-Yr Total Return
-29%
52-Week Range
$6.23 – $10.24
Dividend Safety
B · 69/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2016)

KRNY dividend raises and cuts

Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 0 times across the 75 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.110 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 9, 2021.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 9, 2021Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Jun 1, 2021Raise$0.0900 → $0.100+11.1%
Mar 2, 2021Raise$0.0800 → $0.0900+12.5%
Mar 3, 2020Raise$0.0700 → $0.0800+14.3%
Dec 5, 2019Raise$0.0600 → $0.0700+16.7%
Mar 5, 2019Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Nov 27, 2018Raise$0.0400 → $0.0500+25.0%
Jun 5, 2018Raise$0.0300 → $0.0400+33.3%
Feb 27, 2017Raise$0.0200 → $0.0300+50.0%
Oct 5, 2005Raise$0.0290 → $0.0362+25.0%
Every KRNY payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KRNY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KRNY dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KRNY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.91% ($0.44/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is KRNY undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KRNY's fair value is about $13.66 versus a $8.97 share price — so it looks undervalued (+52% vs. fair value).

Is KRNY's dividend safe?

KRNY has a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2016, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KRNY's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KRNY is about $13.66 per share, roughly 52% above the current $8.97 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KRNY a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KRNY screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.91% ($0.44/yr), with 0 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 KRNY cut its dividend?

KRNY earns a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2016). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KRNY pay a dividend?

Yes. Kearny Financial Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.44 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.91%.

What is KRNY's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRNY's forward dividend yield is 4.91%, based on a $0.44 annual dividend and a $8.97 share price.

What is KRNY's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRNY pays $0.44 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KRNY's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRNY's payout ratio is 77% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has KRNY grown its dividend?

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

When is the next KRNY ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRNY's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 12, 2026, for $0.11 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.44 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$11.00
Annual$44.00
Monthly avg$3.67

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