KALU Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

KALU has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 3.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.60%
Payout Ratio 68.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.69%
Consistency Lifetime 98.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.51%
Payout FCF 493.1%
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 55.90%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 100.8%
Total Return 5y: 57.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Metals & Mining

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EIC 289 M 14.2% 25.4%
VALE 69,496 M 12.7% 13.6%
VK 4,632 M 9.78% 17.9%
TX 8,463 M 8.83% 13.9%
AUGO 2,998 M 4.75% 18.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BVN 8,890 M 81.6% 74.0%
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 957 M 46.1% 99.2%
VOXR 364 M 37.5% 100%
AU 48,588 M 47.1% 69.5%

KALU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 2026-02-13 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.59%
2025-10-24 2025-10-24 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.84%
2025-07-25 2025-07-25 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.89%
2025-04-25 2025-04-25 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.27%
2025-01-24 2025-01-24 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.06%
2024-10-25 2024-10-25 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.14%
2024-07-25 2024-07-25 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.91%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.88%
2024-01-24 2024-01-25 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.15%
2023-10-24 2023-10-25 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.23%
2023-07-24 2023-07-25 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.98%
2023-04-24 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.24%
2023-01-24 2023-01-25 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.91%
2022-10-24 2022-10-25 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1%
2022-07-22 2022-07-25 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.06%
2022-04-22 2022-04-25 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.78%
2022-01-21 2022-01-24 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.77 6.9% 0.79%
2021-10-22 2021-10-25 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.71%
2021-07-22 2021-07-23 2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.64%
2021-04-22 2021-04-23 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.65%
2021-01-22 2021-01-25 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.72 7.5% N/A
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-07-23 2020-07-24 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-04-23 2020-04-24 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-01-23 2020-01-24 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.67 11.7% N/A
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2019-04-24 2019-04-25 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2019-01-24 2019-01-25 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.6 9.1% N/A
2018-10-24 2018-10-25 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-07-25 2018-07-26 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-04-25 2018-04-26 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-01-25 2018-01-26 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2017-10-24 2017-10-25 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-07-25 2017-07-27 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-04-25 2017-04-27 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-01-25 2017-01-27 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% N/A
2016-11-22 0.45 0% N/A
2016-10-21 2016-10-25 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-07-21 2016-07-25 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-01-21 2016-01-25 2016-02-12 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% N/A
2015-10-21 2015-10-23 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-07-22 2015-07-24 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-04-23 2015-04-27 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-01-21 2015-01-23 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-01-22 2014-01-24 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A

KALU Dividend FAQ

Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (KALU) manufactures semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products, supplying rolled, extruded and drawn alloys to aerospace & defense, packaging, automotive and general engineering markets. Its product mix includes heat-treated aerospace plates, 3000/5000-series coated coils for beverage cans, and 6000-series extrusions for vehicle structures and crash-management systems.

What is the Dividend Yield of KALU?

As of February 2026, KALU`s dividend yield is 3.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.08 USD by the current share price of 138.51.

Does KALU pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KALU paid a dividend of 3.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-23 and the payout was 0.77 USD.

How often does KALU pay dividends?

KALU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KALU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-23.

KALU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KALU for the next 4 payments are between 0.766 (-0.5%) and 0.781 (+1.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will KALU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.77 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KALU?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KALU?

KALU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.69% per year.
Weak growth: KALU's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KALU?

KALU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.51%. If you bought KALU's shares at 87.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KALU?

KALU Payout Consistency is 98.2%. 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: Kaiser Aluminum has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KALU have a good Dividend Yield?

KALU`s 3.60% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KALU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KALU is 68.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of KALU?

KALU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KALU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KALU's Outstanding Shares?

Kaiser Aluminum's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.84% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has KALU ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 50,000,000
1991 56,000,000 +12%
1992 57,321,400 +2.36%
1993 51,791,000 -9.65%
1994 58,205,000 +12.38%
1995 70,909,100 +21.83%
1996 71,651,300 +1.05%
1997 80,000,000 +11.65%
1998 79,583,300 -0.52%
1999 79,407,000 -0.22%
2000 79,610,000 +0.26%
2001 80,723,000 +1.4%
2002 80,311,000 -0.51%
2003 79,934,000 -0.47%
2004 79,681,000 -0.32%
2005 79,672,000 -0.01%
2006 20,005,000 -74.89%
2007 20,032,000 +0.13%
2008 19,492,000 -2.7%
2009 20,020,000 +2.71%
2010 18,950,000 -5.34%
2011 19,059,000 +0.58%
2012 19,344,000 +1.5%
2013 17,921,000 -7.36%
2014 18,376,000 +2.54%
2015 17,864,000 -2.79%
2016 17,385,000 -2.68%
2017 16,707,000 -3.9%
2018 16,108,000 -3.59%
2019 15,838,000 -1.68%
2020 15,794,000 -0.28%
2021 15,852,000 +0.37%
2022 15,940,800 +0.56%
2023 16,015,800 +0.47%
2024 16,319,000 +1.89%
2025 16,612,000 +1.8%

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: 2026-02-01 02:18