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KT Dividend

KT Corporation · Communication Services · Telecom Services · quarterly payer

$18.48

Undervalued · +39% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, KT pays a quarterly dividend, or $0.81 a year, a 4.41% yield at its $18.48 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in April, May, August and November. It has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

4.41%

Annual Dividend

$0.81

Payout Ratio

44%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Jul 29, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, KT Corporation (KT) has a forward dividend yield of 4.41%, based on an annual dividend of $0.81 per share and a share price of $18.48.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, KT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • KT last cut its regular dividend in 2024.
  • KT's most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 30, 2025, for a dividend of $0.22 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, KT pays out 44% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KT is $25.73 per share, 39% above the $18.48 share price, so KT screens as undervalued.
  • KT Corporation (KT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "KT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KT

Is KT a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

KT Corporation (KT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.41% ($0.81/yr), with 1 year 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 (44%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.41%
Payout Ratio
44%
Annual Dividend
$0.81
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 29, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.15
Market Cap
$8.7B
P/E Ratio
10.0
5-Yr Total Return
36%
52-Week Range
$16.59 – $24.58
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)

KT dividend changes

KT Corporation (KT) pays a variable dividend: across the 17 payments on record since 1999, 9 were higher than the one before and 4 lower. The latest change was up 3.3% to $0.216 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 30, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 30, 2025Higher$0.209 → $0.216+3.3%
Mar 31, 2025Higher$0.175 → $0.209+19.4%
Feb 28, 2025Lower$0.181 → $0.175−3.3%
Sep 30, 2024Higher$0.180 → $0.181+0.6%
Jun 28, 2024Lower$0.182 → $0.180−1.1%
Mar 27, 2024Lower$0.711 → $0.182−74.4%
Jun 28, 2005Higher$0.318 → $0.493+55.0%
Jan 7, 2005Lower$0.430 → $0.318−26.0%
Jun 28, 2004Higher$0.361 → $0.430+19.1%
Dec 29, 2003Higher$0.299 → $0.361+20.7%
Dec 27, 2002Higher$0.236 → $0.299+26.7%
Dec 27, 2001Higher$0.207 → $0.236+14.0%
Every KT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →KT dividend calculator100 shares pay $81.00 a year, $20.25 each quarterCalculate →KT total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KT a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. KT Corporation (KT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.41% ($0.81/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is KT undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KT's fair value is about $25.73 versus a $18.48 share price — so it looks undervalued (+39% vs. fair value).

Is KT's dividend safe?

KT has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2024, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KT's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KT is about $25.73 per share, roughly 39% above the current $18.48 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KT a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KT screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. KT Corporation (KT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.41% ($0.81/yr), with 1 year 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 KT cut its dividend?

KT earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), 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 KT pay a dividend?

Yes. KT Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.81 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.41%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of KT pay?

At $0.81 per share a year, 100 shares of KT pay $81.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $20.25 each quarter. Buying them costs about $1,848 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is KT's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KT's forward dividend yield is 4.41%, based on a $0.81 annual dividend and a $18.48 share price.

What is KT's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KT pays $0.81 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KT's payout ratio is 44% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has KT grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KT has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next KT ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, KT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jul 30, 2025, for $0.22 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.81 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$20.25
Annual$81.00
Monthly avg$6.75
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