KT Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

KT has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 0.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.14%

Payout Ratio 32.5%

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.13%

Consistency Lifetime 84.0%

Yield on Cost 5y 9.17%

Payout FCF 97.7%

Streak Years 11

Dividend Rating 32.91%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 28.8%

Total Return 5y: 153.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
FNTN	4,230 M	5.85%	14.7%
TEF	21,491 M	7.65%	11.1%
KPN	18,543 M	4.38%	13.4%
ORA	44,958 M	5.67%	10.7%
VZ	179,535 M	6.65%	8.50%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
UTDI	5,609 M	39.6%	81.6%
IDT	1,291 M	20.0%	42.4%
ATNI	376 M	11.9%	80.7%
DTE	165,506 M	10.7%	78.0%
FNTN	4,230 M	4.53%	76.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

Verizon Communications
6.65% Yield

KPN

Koninklijke KPN
4.38% Yield

KT Dividend History: Last 33 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2025-11-05	2025-11-05	2025-11-28	Other	0.159	-26.4%	0.87%
2025-07-30	2025-07-30	2025-08-21	Quarterly	0.216	3.3%	1.07%
2025-03-31	2025-03-31	2025-05-07	Quarterly	0.209	19.4%	1.19%
2025-02-28	2025-02-28	2025-04-23	Quarterly	0.175	-3.3%	1.03%
2024-09-30	2024-09-30	2024-11-07	Quarterly	0.181	0.6%	1.17%
2024-06-28	2024-06-28	2024-08-06	Quarterly	0.18	-1.1%	1.32%
2024-03-27	2024-03-28	2024-05-20	Other	0.182	-74.4%	1.27%
2023-12-28	2023-12-29	2024-05-03	Annual	0.711	-2.5%	5.22%
2022-12-29	2022-12-30	2023-05-04	Annual	0.729	-3.4%	5.34%
2021-12-30	2021-12-31	2022-05-04	Annual	0.7547	24.5%	5.85%
2020-12-30	2020-12-31	2021-05-05	Annual	0.6064	36.4%	N/A
2019-12-30	2019-12-31	2020-04-29	Annual	0.4444	-6.3%	N/A
2018-12-30	2018-12-31	2019-05-03	Annual	0.4744	1.5%	N/A
2017-12-28	2017-12-29	2018-04-27	Annual	0.4673	33.2%	N/A
2016-12-29	2016-12-30	2017-04-28	Annual	0.3509	59.9%	N/A
2015-12-30	2015-12-31	2016-04-28	Annual	0.2195	-43%	N/A
2013-12-30	2013-12-31	2014-04-25	Other	0.3847	-56.4%	N/A
2012-12-30	2012-12-31	2013-04-18	Annual	0.883	0.3%	N/A
2011-12-29	2011-12-30	2012-04-20	Other	0.8804	-20.6%	N/A
2010-12-30	2010-12-31	2011-04-15	Annual	1.1085	24.6%	N/A
2009-12-30	2009-12-31	2010-04-13	Annual	0.8898	125%	N/A
2008-12-30	2008-12-31	2009-03-27	Annual	0.3955	-59.3%	N/A
2007-12-27	2007-12-31	2008-03-25	Annual	0.9721	-8.5%	N/A
2006-12-28	2006-12-29	2007-04-06	Annual	1.0621	9.2%	N/A
2005-12-28	2005-12-30	2006-04-07	Other	0.973	97.4%	N/A
2005-06-28	2005-06-30	2005-08-24	Other	0.493	55%	N/A
2005-01-07	2004-12-31	2005-04-15	Other	0.318	-26%	N/A
2004-06-28	2004-06-30	2004-08-31	Other	0.43	19.1%	N/A
2003-12-29	2003-12-31	2004-04-16	Annual	0.361	20.7%	N/A
2002-12-27	2002-12-31	2003-05-09	Annual	0.299	26.7%	N/A
2001-12-27	2001-12-31	2002-05-10	Annual	0.236	14%	N/A
2000-12-27	2000-12-29	2001-05-01	Annual	0.207	4.5%	N/A
1999-12-29	1999-12-31	2000-05-19	Other	0.198	0%	N/A

KT Dividend FAQ

KT Corporation (NYSE:KT) is South Korea’s largest integrated telecommunications provider, delivering mobile voice and data services (5G, 4G LTE, 3G W-CDMA), fixed-line telephony, broadband Internet, and a suite of data-communication solutions across domestic and international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of KT?

As of February 2026, KT`s dividend yield is 4.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.76 USD by the current share price of 21.02.

Does KT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KT paid a dividend of 0.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-05 and the payout was 0.15901 USD.

How often does KT pay dividends?

KT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-05.

KT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KT for the next 4 payments are between 0.188 (+18.2%) and 0.498 (+213.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will KT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15901 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for KT (KT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KT?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KT?

KT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.13% per year.
Weak growth: KT's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KT?

KT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.17%. If you bought KT's shares at 8.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.17% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KT?

KT Payout Consistency is 84.0%. 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: KT has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KT have a good Dividend Yield?

KT`s 4.14% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KT is 32.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of KT?

KT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 32.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KT's Outstanding Shares?

KT's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.09% 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 KT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1999	603,207,500
2000	631,616,100	+4.71%
2001	629,546,100	-0.33%
2002	505,225,200	-19.75%
2003	445,070,400	-11.91%
2004	421,104,200	-5.38%
2005	434,246,200	+3.12%
2006	423,956,000	-2.37%
2007	411,782,800	-2.87%
2008	404,313,500	-1.81%
2009	469,584,900	+16.14%
2010	486,431,700	+3.59%
2011	522,223,600	+7.36%
2012	486,429,300	-6.85%
2013	487,742,300	+0.27%
2014	522,223,600	+7.07%
2015	489,699,600	-6.23%
2016	489,943,300	+0.05%
2017	609,190,871,400	+124239.06%
2018	489,717,700	-99.92%
2019	490,305,900	+0.12%
2020	490,744,100	+0.09%
2021	468,751,600	-4.48%
2022	512,085,400	+9.24%
2023	492,826,800	-3.76%
2024	491,665,900	-0.24%
2025	482,190,000	-1.93%

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: 2026-02-01 02:16