KIO Dividend History & Analysis | 13.1% Yield
KIO has a dividend yield of 13.1% and paid 1.71 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
13.07%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
5.40%
Consistency Lifetime
96.1%
Yield on Cost 5y
19.20%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
13
Dividend Rating
79.11%
Ex-Dividend in 5 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in High Yield Bond
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACP | 224 M | 16.4% | 18.5% |
| DMO | 145 M | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| NHS | 207 M | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| HIX | 329 M | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| BGH | 220 M | 11.2% | 20.6% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGH | 220 M | 7.60% | 90.1% |
| HIO | 413 M | 4.23% | 90.7% |
| DMO | 145 M | 3.40% | 92.1% |
| EHI | 185 M | 0.76% | 95.1% |
| AWF | 893 M | 1.51% | 90.7% |
KIO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | Monthly | 0.1215 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | Monthly | 0.1215 | -0.4% | N/A |
| 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1% |
| 2025-05-09 | 2025-05-09 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0.4% | 1% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.1215 | -0.4% | 0.95% |
| 2025-02-06 | 2025-02-06 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2025-01-10 | 2025-01-10 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-11-08 | 2024-11-08 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-29 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2023-11-09 | 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2023-06-08 | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.09% |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.122 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.122 | 16.2% | 1.08% |
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.105 | -2% | 0.88% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-18 | 2022-04-29 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-31 | Monthly | 0.1071 | 0% | 0.72% |
KIO Dividend FAQ
KIO (NYSE:KIO) is a U.S.-based high-yield bond fund managed by KKR that targets income generation through diversified exposure to below-investment-grade corporate debt.
What is the Dividend Yield of KIO?
As of February 2026, KIO`s dividend yield is 13.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.71 USD by the current share price of 11.71.Does KIO pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, KIO paid a dividend of 1.71 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.1215 USD.How often does KIO pay dividends?
KIO pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, KIO has issued 14 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.KIO dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KIO for the next 4 payments are between 0.125 (+2.9%) and 0.128 (+5.3%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will KIO pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1215 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for KKR Income Opportunities (KIO) is 2026-02-13.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KIO?
The next Ex-Dividend date for KKR Income Opportunities (KIO) is 2026-02-13.What is the Dividend Growth of KIO?
KIO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.40% per year.
Strong growth: KIO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of KIO?
KIO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 19.2%. If you bought KIO's shares at 8.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.71 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 19.2% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of KIO?
KIO Payout Consistency is 96.1%.
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.
Very consistent: KKR Income Opportunities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does KIO have a good Dividend Yield?
KIO`s 13.07% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KIO?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KIO is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of KIO?
KIO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 79.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.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 04:23