KELYA Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

KELYA has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 0.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.57%
Payout Ratio 27.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 31.61%
Consistency Lifetime 88.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.51%
Payout FCF 5.4%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 66.86%

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: -15.1%
Total Return 5y: -43.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Human Resource & Employment Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BRNL 444 M 6.24% 8.27%
PAYX 37,027 M 4.15% 5.44%
RAND 6,315 M 4.10% 4.11%
ADP 99,826 M 2.19% 5.30%
KFY 3,672 M 2.73% 3.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
KFY 3,672 M 42.9% 96.7%
TNET 3,041 M 43.3% 100%
AAD 337 M 27.0% 88.8%
BRNL 444 M 16.4% 78.8%
ADP 99,826 M 13.3% 100%

KELYA 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
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-03 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.89%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-03 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.53%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-03 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.6%
2025-02-26 2025-02-26 2025-03-12 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.54%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-04 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.53%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-09-04 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.37%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-04 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.33%
2024-02-26 2024-02-27 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.32%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-12-06 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.36%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-09-06 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.42%
2023-05-19 2023-05-22 2023-06-06 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.4%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.45%
2022-11-22 2022-11-23 2022-12-07 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.44%
2022-08-23 2022-08-24 2022-09-07 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.43%
2022-05-25 2022-05-26 2022-06-09 Quarterly 0.075 50% 0.39%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-14 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.23%
2021-11-23 2021-11-24 2021-12-08 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.28%
2021-08-24 2021-08-25 2021-09-07 Other 0.05 -33.3% 0.24%
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-09 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-11-19 2019-11-20 2019-12-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-05-20 2019-05-21 2019-06-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-11 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-06 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-05-21 2018-05-22 2018-06-06 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-11-21 2017-11-22 2017-12-07 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-05-19 2017-05-23 2017-06-07 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-03-13 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-11-21 2016-11-23 2016-12-08 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-08-19 2016-08-23 2016-09-02 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-07 Quarterly 0.075 50% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-08-14 2015-08-18 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-02-20 2015-02-24 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-08 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-06-03 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-03-11 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-09-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-05-16 2013-05-20 2013-06-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-02-21 2013-02-25 2013-03-12 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2012-11-15 2012-11-19 2012-12-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2012-08-15 2012-08-17 2012-09-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2012-05-17 2012-05-21 2012-06-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

KELYA Dividend FAQ

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) delivers workforce-solution services across four operating segments: Professional & Industrial, Science Engineering & Technology, Education, and Outsourcing & Consulting. The first two segments combine staffing, outcome-based, and permanent-placement offerings for roles ranging from administrative and finance to engineering and telecom specialties; the Education segment focuses on K-12 staffing and executive search; the Outsourcing & Consulting segment provides managed-service, recruitment-process outsourcing, payroll, and executive-coaching solutions, including its RocketPower brand.

What is the Dividend Yield of KELYA?

As of February 2026, KELYA`s dividend yield is 2.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.30 USD by the current share price of 11.11.

Does KELYA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KELYA paid a dividend of 0.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-19 and the payout was 0.075 USD.

How often does KELYA pay dividends?

KELYA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KELYA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-19.

KELYA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KELYA for the next 4 payments are between 0.063 (-16.0%) and 0.069 (-8.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will KELYA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.075 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kelly (KELYA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KELYA?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KELYA?

KELYA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 31.6% per year.
Strong growth: KELYA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KELYA?

KELYA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.51%. If you bought KELYA's shares at 19.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KELYA?

KELYA Payout Consistency is 88.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Kelly has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KELYA have a good Dividend Yield?

KELYA`s 2.57% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KELYA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KELYA is 27.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KELYA?

KELYA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KELYA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KELYA's Outstanding Shares?

Kelly's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.56% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has KELYA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 14, 1993 with a ratio of 5:4.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.25 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 30,090,000
1986 37,519,000 +24.69%
1987 37,545,000 +0.07%
1988 37,530,000 -0.04%
1989 46,818,200 +24.75%
1990 46,651,800 -0.36%
1991 47,500,000 +1.82%
1992 47,500,000
1993 37,837,800 -20.34%
1994 38,000,000 +0.43%
1995 38,000,000
1996 38,100,000 +0.26%
1997 38,500,000 +1.05%
1998 36,500,000 -5.19%
1999 36,100,000 -1.1%
2000 35,900,000 -0.55%
2001 36,000,000 +0.28%
2002 35,600,000 -1.11%
2003 34,900,000 -1.97%
2004 35,500,000 +1.72%
2005 36,100,000 +1.69%
2006 36,500,000 +1.11%
2007 35,900,000 -1.64%
2008 34,800,000 -3.06%
2009 34,900,000 +0.29%
2010 36,700,000 +5.16%
2011 36,900,000 +0.54%
2012 37,100,000 +0.54%
2013 37,400,000 +0.81%
2014 37,700,000 +0.8%
2015 38,000,000 +0.8%
2016 38,600,000 +1.58%
2017 39,200,000 +1.55%
2018 38,900,000 -0.77%
2019 39,300,000 +1.03%
2020 39,400,000 +0.25%
2021 39,600,000 +0.51%
2022 37,900,000 -4.29%
2023 35,700,000 -5.8%
2024 35,500,000 -0.56%
2025 35,300,000 -0.56%

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: 2026-02-06 03:10