KKR Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

KKR has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 0.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.66%
Payout Ratio 14.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.2%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.2%
Payout FCF 15.4%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 55.9%
Chowder Number yield + growth 6.8% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -15.6% avg 0.78% vs now 0.66%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 6.1x elevated
Income per 10k invested 66 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly KKR annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash KKR & Co. distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year KKR year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how KKR & Co.'s dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History KKR dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how KKR & Co.'s payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 10 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ECAT NYSE
BlackRock ESG Capital		 1,532 M 21.46% 33.43%
BCAT NYSE
BlackRock Capital		 1,618 M 21.15% 29.30%
TRIN NASDAQ
Trinity Capital		 1,612 M 14.26% 30.72%
FSK NYSE
FS KKR Capital		 2,977 M 17.99% 22.76%
CION NYSE
Cion Investment		 297 M 16.83% 23.95%
TYG NYSE
Tortoise Energy		 1,108 M 11.98% 32.27%
FSCO NYSE
FS Credit Opportunities		 993 M 13.17% 27.05%
FBRT NYSE
BSP Realty Trust		 586 M 11.70% 28.68%
BCSF NYSE
Bain Capital Specialty		 802 M 14.24% 21.92%
MSIF NYSE
MSC Income Fund		 495 M 9.47% 29.69%
Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ECAT NYSE
BlackRock ESG Capital		 1,532 M 46.20% 91.7%
ASA NYSE
ASA Gold Precious Metals		 904 M 43.50% 99.2%
MSIF NYSE
MSC Income Fund		 495 M 42.57% 100.0%
BCAT NYSE
BlackRock Capital		 1,618 M 38.58% 100.0%
KBDC NYSE
Kayne Anderson BDC		 892 M 35.03% 100.0%
SLRC NASDAQ
SLR Investment		 706 M 35.11% 98.3%
VCTR NASDAQ
Victory Capital Holdings		 6,078 M 24.64% 100.0%
STEP NASDAQ
Stepstone		 5,370 M 23.52% 98.9%
BXSL NYSE
Blackstone Secured Lending		 5,542 M 25.33% 90.8%
ARES NYSE
Ares Management		 41,455 M 21.11% 100.0%

KKR Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.20% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.23% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.21% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.20% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-05-29 Quarterly 0.195 +5.4% 0.2%
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-03 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.18%
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-02 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.16%
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-08-26 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.13%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-27 Quarterly 0.185 +5.7% 0.15%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.13%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-19 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.13%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-27 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.15%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-28 Quarterly 0.175 +6.1% 0.17%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.17%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.25%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.27%
2023-05-19 2023-05-22 2023-06-06 Quarterly 0.165 +6.5% 0.33%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-07 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.27%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.29%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-30 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.27%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.155 +6.9% 0.31%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-04 Quarterly 0.145 0% 0.24%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.145 0% 0.19%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.145 0% 0.22%

KKR Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of KKR?

As of July 2026, KKR's dividend yield is 0.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.75 USD by the current share price of 101.63.

Does KKR pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, KKR paid a dividend of 0.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 0.195 USD.

How often does KKR pay dividends?

KKR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KKR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.

KKR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KKR for the next payments are between 0.194 (-0.5%) and 0.2 (+2.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.77%.

Will KKR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.195 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for KKR & Co. (KKR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KKR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for KKR & Co. (KKR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KKR?

KKR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.17% per year. Strong growth: KKR's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KKR?

KKR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.23%. If you bought KKR's shares at 61.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KKR?

KKR Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: KKR & Co. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KKR have a good Dividend Yield?

KKR's 0.66% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KKR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KKR is 14.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KKR?

KKR's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KKR Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in KKR's Outstanding Shares?

KKR & Co.'s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 53.5%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has KKR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2022 with a ratio of 1:1. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2009 204,902,200 0%
2010 213,479,600 +4.19%
2011 229,099,300 +7.32%
2012 268,192,100 +17.06%
2013 312,340,300 +16.46%
2014 458,982,900 +46.95%
2015 450,262,100 -1.9%
2016 484,312,800 +7.56%
2017 520,156,600 +7.4%
2018 532,266,500 +2.33%
2019 566,278,000 +6.39%
2020 609,833,800 +7.69%
2021 643,404,200 +5.5%
2022 886,268,800 +37.75%
2023 912,002,500 +2.9%
2024 956,267,600 +4.85%
2025 955,642,900 -0.07%
2026 954,219,600 -0.15%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-28 02:38 UTC