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KRO

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

KRO

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$7.43

Fairly valued · +3% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.69%

Annual Dividend

$0.20

Payout Ratio

34%

5-Yr Growth

-22.6%

Ex-Date

Sep 3, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KRO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) has a forward dividend yield of 2.69%, based on an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and a share price of $7.43.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KRO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • KRO last cut its regular dividend in 2024.
  • KRO's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 3, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0500 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KRO pays out 34% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KRO's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 22.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KRO's 2.69% yield is 49% below its five-year average yield of 5.23%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KRO is $7.62 per share, 3% above the $7.43 share price, so KRO screens as fairly valued.
  • Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 85 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 73.7% cut to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 6, 2024.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) yields 2.69% ($0.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100).

Is KRO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.69% ($0.20/yr), with 0 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 (34%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.69%
Payout Ratio
34%
Annual Dividend
$0.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
-22.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 3, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.07
Market Cap
$855.2M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-47%
52-Week Range
$4.08 – $9.17
Dividend Safety
C · 64/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)

KRO dividend raises and cuts

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 85 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 73.7% cut to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 6, 2024.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 6, 2024Cut$0.190 → $0.0500−73.7%
Mar 7, 2022Raise$0.180 → $0.190+5.6%
Mar 4, 2019Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Mar 5, 2018Raise$0.150 → $0.170+13.3%
Jun 8, 2011Raise$0.125 → $0.150+20.0%
Every KRO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KRO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 3, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KRO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KRO a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.69% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is KRO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KRO's fair value is about $7.62 versus a $7.43 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+3% vs. fair value).

Is KRO's dividend safe?

KRO has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2024, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KRO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KRO is about $7.62 per share, roughly 3% above the current $7.43 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KRO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KRO screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.69% ($0.20/yr), with 0 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 KRO cut its dividend?

KRO earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2024). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KRO pay a dividend?

Yes. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.69%.

What is KRO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRO's forward dividend yield is 2.69%, based on a $0.20 annual dividend and a $7.43 share price.

What is KRO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRO pays $0.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KRO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRO's payout ratio is 34% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has KRO grown its dividend?

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

When is the next KRO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KRO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 3, 2026, for $0.0500 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$5.00
Annual$20.00
Monthly avg$1.67

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