KRT Dividend History & Analysis | 6.6% Yield
KRT has a dividend yield of 6.6% and paid 1.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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KRT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 3.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.47 | +4.4% | 0.99% |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-28 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 1.66% |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 1.78% |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.18% |
| 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-27 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 1.77% |
| 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-23 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 1.5% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.45 | +12.5% | 1.46% |
| 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +166.7% | 1.41% |
| 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-30 | Quarterly | 0.15 | -57.1% | 0.59% |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-24 | Quarterly | 0.35 | +16.7% | 1.21% |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-29 | Quarterly | 0.3 | +50% | 1.07% |
| 2023-11-17 | 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.2 | -60% | 0.95% |
| 2023-08-30 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-31 | Other | 0.5 | +25% | 2.09% |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-31 | Quarterly | 0.4 | +14.3% | 1.64% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-31 | Other | 0.35 | 0% | 2.23% |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-30 | Other | 0.35 | 0% | 2.51% |
KRT Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, KRT's dividend yield is 6.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.82 USD by the current share price of 53.09.
As of September 2026, KRT paid a dividend of 1.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-21 and the payout was 0.47 USD.
KRT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KRT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KRT for the next payments are between 0.453 (-3.6%) and 0.5 (+6.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.57%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.47 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Karat Packaging (KRT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Karat Packaging (KRT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
KRT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.8% per year. Strong growth: KRT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
KRT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.6%. If you bought KRT's shares at 17.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.6% of your original purchase price.
KRT Payout Consistency is 95.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Karat Packaging has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
KRT's 6.61% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KRT is 72.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
KRT's Overall Dividend Rating is 73.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
KRT Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-19 02:38 UTC