KB Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

KB has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 2.17 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.27%
Payout Ratio 0.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.64%
Consistency Lifetime 79.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.35%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 37.77%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BAMI 22,965 M 14.11% 88.40%
ISP 116,393 M 6.94% 34.19%
GGAL 7,110 M 5.23% 35.95%
BMA 4,778 M 5.37% 32.30%
NWG 60,784 M 6.27% 21.47%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
BMPS 33,210 M 244.00% 34.6%
BAP 26,008 M 99.19% 83.3%
BAMI 22,965 M 105.02% 49.1%
CABK 89,596 M 102.90% 83.2%
UNI 8,184 M 83.45% 78.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks BAP Credicorp
5.69% Yield BBVA Banco Bilbao Viscaya
4.90% Yield CABK Caixabank
4.15% Yield ING ING
5.44% Yield NTB Bank of N.T. Butterfield
5.18% Yield SMFG Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
1.64% Yield
KB Dividend History: Last 38 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 2026-04-23 0.9 +46.7% 0.77%
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. is a South Korean financial services holding company that operates a comprehensive suite of banking, insurance, and investment segments. Its business model centers on a universal banking strategy, integrating retail and corporate banking with specialized divisions for credit cards, securities brokerage, and life and non-life insurance. In addition to its domestic dominance, the firm maintains an international footprint across Asia, North America, and Europe.

What is the Dividend Yield of KB?

As of May 2026, KB's dividend yield is 3.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.17 USD by the current share price of 104.18.

Does KB pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, KB paid a dividend of 2.17 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-26 and the payout was 0.9 USD.

How often does KB pay dividends?

KB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KB has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-26.

KB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KB for the next payments are between 0.403 (-55.2%) and 1.274 (+41.6%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.21%.

Will KB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.9 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-26. 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 0.64% 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 5.35%. If you bought KB's shares at 40.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.17 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.35% 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 3.27% 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 37.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KB Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in KB's Outstanding Shares?

KB Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.13% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -44.9%). 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 0%
2001 301,363,000 +0.58%
2002 325,454,000 +7.99%
2003 325,454,000 0%
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 0%
2013 386,351,700 +0.69%
2014 386,351,700 0%
2015 386,351,700 0%
2016 386,351,700 0%
2017 396,233,700 +2.56%
2018 396,233,700 0%
2019 389,634,300 -1.67%
2020 389,634,300 0%
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 382,218,000 +0.79%
2026 377,592,000 -1.21%

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: 2026-05-09 02:37 UTC