KKR Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

KKR has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.56%
Payout Ratio 19.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.38%
Consistency Lifetime 87.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.69%
Payout FCF 14.1%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 56.22%

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: -31.5%
Total Return 5y: 138.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

KKR 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
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-02 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.15%
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-08-26 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.13%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-27 Quarterly 0.185 5.7% 0.15%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.13%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-19 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.13%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-27 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.15%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-28 Quarterly 0.175 6.1% 0.17%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.17%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.25%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.27%
2023-05-19 2023-05-22 2023-06-06 Quarterly 0.165 6.5% 0.33%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-07 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.27%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.29%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-30 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.27%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.155 6.9% 0.31%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-04 Quarterly 0.145 0% 0.24%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.145 0% 0.19%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.145 0% 0.22%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.145 7.4% 0.26%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-09 Other 0.135 0% 0.29%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-02 Quarterly 0.135 8% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-02-25 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-11 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-20 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-05-28 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.125 -26.5% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-21 Other 0.17 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-05-29 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-06 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-11-21 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-22 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-23 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-07 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-05-03 2016-05-05 2016-05-19 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-08 Quarterly 0.16 -54.3% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.35 -16.7% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-18 Quarterly 0.42 -8.7% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-18 Quarterly 0.46 31.4% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-06 Quarterly 0.35 -22.2% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-18 Quarterly 0.45 -32.8% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-08-19 Quarterly 0.67 55.8% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.43 -10.4% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.48 108.7% N/A
2013-10-31 2013-11-04 2013-11-19 Quarterly 0.23 -45.2% N/A
2013-08-01 2013-08-05 2013-08-20 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A

KKR Dividend FAQ

K​KR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) is a global alternative-asset manager that operates across private equity, credit, real-estate, and infrastructure. Its investment platform spans the full capital-structure spectrum-from leveraged buyouts and growth equity to distressed credit and property-level equity-targeting a broad set of industries but with pronounced emphasis on technology (software, fintech, cybersecurity, IoT), energy & infrastructure (upstream oil & gas, renewables), and business-services assets. The firm deploys both direct investments and fund-of-funds vehicles, and it routinely pursues both control and minority stakes across the lower-middle-market to large-cap segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of KKR?

As of February 2026, KKR`s dividend yield is 0.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.73 USD by the current share price of 103.20.

Does KKR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KKR paid a dividend of 0.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.185 USD.

How often does KKR pay dividends?

KKR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KKR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

KKR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KKR for the next 4 payments are between 0.13 (-29.7%) and 0.154 (-16.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will KKR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.185 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for KKR (KKR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KKR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KKR?

KKR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.38% per year.
Strong growth: KKR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KKR?

KKR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.69%. If you bought KKR's shares at 43.32 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.69% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KKR?

KKR Payout Consistency is 87.6%. 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: KKR has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KKR have a good Dividend Yield?

KKR`s 0.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KKR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KKR is 19.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KKR?

KKR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KKR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KKR's Outstanding Shares?

KKR's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.29% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

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

Has KKR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2022 with a ratio of 1:1.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 204,902,200
2010 213,479,600 +4.19%
2011 229,099,300 +7.32%
2012 268,192,100 +17.06%
2013 312,340,300 +16.46%
2014 458,982,900 +46.95%
2015 450,262,100 -1.9%
2016 484,312,800 +7.56%
2017 520,156,600 +7.4%
2018 532,266,500 +2.33%
2019 566,278,000 +6.39%
2020 609,833,800 +7.69%
2021 643,404,200 +5.5%
2022 886,268,800 +37.75%
2023 912,002,500 +2.9%
2024 956,267,600 +4.85%
2025 954,209,600 -0.22%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38