KB Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

KB has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 2.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.50%
Payout Ratio 0.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.63%
Consistency Lifetime 79.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.87%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 17
Dividend Rating 45.05%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIB 19,893 M 20.1% 37.8%
INGA 84,914 M 6.79% 36.0%
ING 86,532 M 6.57% 32.7%
ITUB 95,710 M 12.2% 17.5%
ABN 30,174 M 6.27% 22.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAP 28,286 M 208% 83.3%
CIB 19,893 M 133% 87.2%
GGAL 8,774 M 105% 50.1%
SUPV 1,081 M 65.4% 63.5%
IBN 104,583 M 50.9% 84.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
BAP
Credicorp
5.69% Yield
USB
U.S. Bancorp
4.33% Yield
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui
3.26% Yield
NWG
Natwest
5.11% Yield
NTB
Bank of N.T.
4.42% Yield

KB Dividend History: Last 37 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-13 2025-11-14 2025-11-27 Quarterly 0.6135 -6.6% 0.68%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.657 -0.5% 0.8%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.66 17.2% 1%
2025-02-27 2025-02-27 2025-04-24 Quarterly 0.563 -0.5% 0.99%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-11-19 Quarterly 0.566 -1.2% 0.89%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.573 0% 1.02%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-05-17 Quarterly 0.573 -48.9% 1.11%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-04-22 Quarterly 1.121 187.4% 2.43%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.39 0.5% 0.96%
2023-06-28 2023-06-29 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.388 0.8% 1.06%
2023-03-29 2023-03-30 2023-05-23 Quarterly 0.385 -64.9% 1.05%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-04-17 Quarterly 1.096 200.3% 2.81%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.365 -4.7% 1.19%
2022-06-28 2022-06-29 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.383 -2.3% 1%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.392 -77.9% 0.79%
2021-12-29 2021-12-30 2022-04-19 Semiannual 1.775 170.7% 3.76%
2021-06-28 2021-06-29 2021-08-13 Semiannual 0.6556 -58.3% 1.29%
2020-12-29 2020-12-30 2021-04-19 Annual 1.571 -12% N/A
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-04-15 Annual 1.7851 6.4% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-04-16 Annual 1.6772 -6.4% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-04-16 Annual 1.7924 64% N/A
2016-12-29 2016-12-30 2017-04-17 Annual 1.0932 28.7% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-30 2016-04-29 Annual 0.8493 20.2% N/A
2014-12-30 2014-12-31 2015-04-23 Annual 0.7067 46.7% N/A
2013-12-29 2013-12-30 2014-04-24 Annual 0.4817 -8.4% N/A
2012-12-27 2012-12-28 2013-04-18 Other 0.5256 -17.4% N/A
2011-12-29 2011-12-30 2012-04-13 Annual 0.6365 475.4% N/A
2010-12-30 2010-12-31 2011-04-15 Annual 0.1106 45% N/A
2010-12-29 0.0763 -62.9% N/A
2009-12-30 2009-12-31 2010-04-16 Annual 0.2056 -91.7% N/A
2007-12-30 2007-12-31 2008-04-01 Annual 2.4861 -35.9% N/A
2006-12-28 2006-12-29 2007-04-04 Annual 3.878 615.5% N/A
2005-12-28 2005-12-29 2006-04-10 Annual 0.542 0% N/A
2004-12-29 2004-12-30 2005-04-04 Annual 0.5418 -35.6% N/A
2003-12-26 0.841 5.5% N/A
2002-12-26 2002-12-30 2003-04-03 Annual 0.797 876.5% N/A
2001-12-26 2001-12-28 2002-04-19 Other 0.0816 0% N/A

KB Dividend FAQ

KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) is a South Korean-based diversified banking conglomerate that delivers a full suite of financial services-including retail and corporate banking, credit cards, securities brokerage, life and non-life insurance, and asset-management solutions-to customers across Korea, the United States, New Zealand, China, Cambodia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and other markets. Its business spans loan and deposit products for enterprises of all sizes, a broad insurance portfolio (auto, property, liability, health, and pension), and a range of ancillary services such as foreign-exchange trading, leasing, real-estate trust management, and fintech software development.

What is the Dividend Yield of KB?

As of February 2026, KB`s dividend yield is 3.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.49 USD by the current share price of 104.63.

Does KB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KB paid a dividend of 2.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-13 and the payout was 0.61349 USD.

How often does KB pay dividends?

KB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-13.

KB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KB for the next 4 payments are between 0.372 (-39.4%) and 1.18 (+92.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will KB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.61349 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for KB Financial (KB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KB?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KB?

KB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.63% per year.
Weak growth: KB's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KB?

KB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.87%. If you bought KB's shares at 31.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KB?

KB Payout Consistency is 79.6%. 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: KB Financial has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KB have a good Dividend Yield?

KB`s 3.50% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KB is 0.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KB?

KB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.05%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KB's Outstanding Shares?

KB Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.58% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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 KB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 26, 2001 with a ratio of 106:100.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.06 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
2000 299,613,000
2001 301,363,000 +0.58%
2002 325,454,000 +7.99%
2003 325,454,000
2004 307,167,000 -5.62%
2005 322,846,000 +5.1%
2006 336,351,000 +4.18%
2007 336,346,000 -0%
2008 330,498,000 -1.74%
2009 343,146,800 +3.83%
2010 343,029,000 -0.03%
2011 383,691,200 +11.85%
2012 383,691,200
2013 386,351,700 +0.69%
2014 386,351,700
2015 386,351,700
2016 386,351,700
2017 396,233,700 +2.56%
2018 396,233,700
2019 389,634,300 -1.67%
2020 389,634,300
2021 398,589,200 +2.3%
2022 398,679,600 +0.02%
2023 378,663,800 -5.02%
2024 379,215,200 +0.15%
2025 366,765,000 -3.28%

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: 2026-02-03 04:22