KPN Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield

KPN has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 0.28 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.38%
Payout Ratio 129.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.30%
Consistency Lifetime 76.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.24%
Payout FCF 52.2%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 58.25%
Ex-Dividend in 19 days: Buy before Apr 17, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 27.9%
Total Return 5y: 103.9%

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 3,582 M 5.85% 27.8%
ORA 44,048 M 5.67% 15.9%
TEF 23,189 M 6.18% 13.8%
VZ 210,800 M 6.65% 7.95%
DTE 176,873 M 2.84% 13.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
UTDI 5,483 M 39.6% 81.6%
IDT 1,291 M 20.0% 42.4%
ATNI 429 M 11.9% 80.7%
DTE 176,873 M 10.7% 78.0%
FNTN 3,582 M 4.53% 76.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

VZ
Verizon Communications
 6.65% Yield

KPN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (EUR) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-17 2026-04-27 Final 0.109 49.3% N/A
2025-07-25 2025-08-01 Interim 0.073 -28.4% 1.85%
2025-04-22 2025-04-28 Final 0.102 50% 2.57%
2024-07-26 2024-08-01 Interim 0.068 -30.6% 1.89%
2024-04-19 2024-04-25 Final 0.098 88.5% 3%
2023-07-26 2023-08-01 Interim 0.052 -45.3% 1.58%
2023-04-14 2023-04-19 Final 0.095 97.9% 2.95%
2022-07-29 2022-08-04 Interim 0.048 -47.3% 1.51%
2022-04-19 2022-04-22 Final 0.091 102.2% 2.69%
2021-07-29 2021-08-04 Interim 0.045 -48.3% 1.62%
2021-04-16 2021-04-21 Final 0.087 102.3% 3.17%
2020-07-29 2020-08-04 Interim 0.043 -48.2% N/A
2020-04-17 2020-04-22 Final 0.083 97.6% N/A
2019-07-26 2019-08-01 Interim 0.042 -47.5% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-18 Final 0.08 100% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-08-02 Interim 0.04 207.7% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-05-30 Special 0.013 -82.2% N/A
2018-04-20 2018-04-26 Final 0.073 97.3% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-02 Interim 0.037 117.6% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-22 Special 0.017 -74.6% N/A
2017-04-18 2017-04-21 Final 0.067 103% N/A
2016-07-29 2016-08-03 Interim 0.033 -88.2% N/A
2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Special 0.28 1020% N/A
2016-05-24 2016-05-27 Special 0.025 -50% N/A
2016-04-15 2016-04-20 Final 0.05 66.7% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-18 Interim 0.03 -11.8% N/A
2015-07-31 2015-08-05 Interim 0.034 -32% N/A
2015-04-17 2015-04-22 Final 0.05 150% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-13 Interim 0.02 -83.3% N/A
2012-07-26 2012-08-03 Interim 0.12 -78.9% N/A
2012-04-16 0.57 103.6% N/A
2011-07-28 0.28 -47.2% N/A
2011-04-08 0.53 96.3% N/A
2010-07-29 0.27 -41.3% N/A
2010-04-15 0.46 100% N/A
2009-08-03 0.23 -42.5% N/A
2009-04-09 0.4 100% N/A
2008-08-01 0.2 -44.4% N/A
2008-04-17 0.36 100% N/A
2007-08-01 0.18 -47.1% N/A
2007-04-19 0.34 112.5% N/A
2006-08-02 0.16 -50% N/A
2006-04-13 0.32 146.1% N/A
2005-08-10 0.13 -51.8% N/A
2005-04-14 0.27 237.5% N/A
2004-08-10 0.08 -38.5% N/A
2004-04-19 0.13 -81.3% N/A
2000-05-01 0.6943 91.3% N/A
1999-08-31 0.363 -47.7% N/A
1999-05-03 0.6943 0% N/A

KPN Dividend FAQ

Koninklijke KPN N.V. (KPN) is a Dutch telecommunications and IT services provider. The company offers fixed and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and television services to consumer and business clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of KPN?

As of March 2026, KPN`s dividend yield is 4.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.28 EUR by the current share price of 4.73.

Does KPN pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, KPN paid a dividend of 0.28 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-17 and the payout was 0.109 EUR.

How often does KPN pay dividends?

KPN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KPN has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-17.

KPN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KPN for the next payments are between 0.122 (+11.9%) and 0.164 (+50.5%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 6.05%.

Will KPN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.109 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Koninklijke KPN (KPN) is 2026-04-17.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KPN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Koninklijke KPN (KPN) is 2026-04-17.

What is the Dividend Growth of KPN?

KPN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.30% per year.
Strong growth: KPN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KPN?

KPN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.2%. If you bought KPN's shares at 2.32 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.28 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KPN?

KPN Payout Consistency is 76.5%. 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: Koninklijke KPN has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KPN have a good Dividend Yield?

KPN`s 4.38% 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 KPN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KPN is 129.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of KPN?

KPN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.25%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KPN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KPN's Outstanding Shares?

Koninklijke KPN's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has KPN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 5, 2000 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1996 1,534,849,000
1997 1,579,933,700 +2.94%
1998 1,544,241,400 -2.26%
1999 1,484,451,000 -3.87%
2000 1,624,470,800 +9.43%
2001 3,763,610,900 +131.68%
2002 4,073,285,100 +8.23%
2003 4,065,488,700 -0.19%
2004 3,805,326,000 -6.4%
2005 3,412,946,300 -10.31%
2006 3,412,946,300
2007 2,946,551,200 -13.67%
2008 2,769,660,700 -6%
2009 2,646,626,100 -4.44%
2010 2,497,948,500 -5.62%
2011 2,341,165,500 -6.28%
2012 2,343,213,600 +0.09%
2013 4,270,254,700 +82.24%
2014 4,270,254,700
2015 4,270,254,700
2016 6,650,000,000 +55.73%
2017 1,524,390,200 -77.08%
2018 3,537,036,900 +132.03%
2019 1,970,149,300 -44.3%
2020 4,202,758,600 +113.32%
2021 4,130,548,400 -1.72%
2022 4,033,697,600 -2.34%
2023 4,520,000,000 +12.06%
2024 4,620,000,000 +2.21%
2025 4,160,000,000 -9.96%

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: 2026-03-21 02:40