KNG Dividend History & Analysis | 8.6% Yield
KNG has a dividend yield of 8.6% and paid 3.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
8.55%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
21.01%
Consistency Lifetime
96.6%
Yield on Cost 5y
10.47%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
-
Dividend Rating
62.17%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 409 M | 87.1% | 276% |
| NVDY | 1,278 M | 64.4% | 266% |
| SMCY | 115 M | 106% | 119% |
| MSTY | 1,054 M | 99.2% | 121% |
| WNTR | 91 M | 86.9% | 143% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 409 M | 945% | 83.3% |
| TSPY | 239 M | 304% | 100% |
| QDVO | 577 M | 286% | 100% |
| TSMY | 64 M | 238% | 100% |
| RDTE | 149 M | 227% | 100% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Derivative Income
IDVO
International Enhanced
6.01% Yield
6.01% Yield
EIPI
Exchange-Traded Fund
7.53% Yield
7.53% Yield
KNG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | 0.3699 | 2.2% | 0.71% | |
| 2026-01-21 | 2026-01-21 | 2026-01-30 | 0.362 | 5.4% | 0.72% | |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-31 | 0.3435 | -0.1% | 0.69% | |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-28 | 0.3439 | 0.1% | 0.72% | |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-31 | 0.3435 | -1.2% | 0.7% | |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | 0.3475 | -2.3% | 0.71% | |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-29 | 0.3557 | 0.1% | 0.71% | |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-31 | 0.3553 | 1.5% | 0.72% | |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | 0.3501 | -2.7% | 0.72% | |
| 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-21 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.3598 | 3.9% | 0.73% |
| 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-22 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.3463 | -4.5% | 0.73% |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.3627 | 0.1% | 0.72% |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.3622 | -0.2% | 0.71% |
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.3628 | -4% | 0.71% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.378 | -1.1% | 0.72% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.3822 | -2.7% | 0.72% |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-22 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.3928 | 0.4% | 0.73% |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.3913 | 2.9% | 0.72% |
| 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-21 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.3802 | 1.2% | 0.72% |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.3757 | 0.7% | 0.73% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.373 | -2.6% | 0.74% |
| 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.3829 | 2.4% | 0.73% |
| 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-24 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.3741 | -2.1% | 0.72% |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.3821 | 2.3% | 0.72% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.3735 | 0.1% | 0.73% |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-24 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.3733 | -1.7% | 0.73% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.3797 | 4.1% | 0.74% |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.3648 | 2% | 0.74% |
| 2023-10-24 | 2023-10-25 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.3578 | -6.1% | 0.75% |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.3812 | -31.3% | 0.76% |
| 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-31 | Quarterly | 0.5549 | 9.4% | 1.07% |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.507 | -0.5% | 0.95% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.5097 | -3.6% | 1.05% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.5286 | 5.3% | 1.03% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.5019 | 0.5% | 1.06% |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.4995 | -3.1% | 1.01% |
| 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.5155 | 1.8% | 0.95% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.5063 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.491 | -1.1% | 0.93% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.4965 | 3.4% | 0.94% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.4804 | 35% | N/A |
| 2020-12-29 | 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.3558 | -19.3% | N/A |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.4407 | 3.2% | N/A |
| 2020-06-24 | 2020-06-25 | 2020-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.4272 | 8.4% | N/A |
| 2020-03-25 | 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.3941 | -19.6% | N/A |
| 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.4902 | 3% | N/A |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.4761 | 2.2% | N/A |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-06-20 | 2019-06-21 | Quarterly | 0.4661 | 0.8% | N/A |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | Quarterly | 0.4622 | 2.4% | N/A |
| 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-28 | 2018-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.4514 | 0% | N/A |
KNG Dividend FAQ
KNG is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests primarily in companies from the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index. These companies have a history of consistently increasing dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, demonstrating financial stability. The fund employs a BuyWrite strategy, which involves holding a long position in an asset while simultaneously writing (selling) call options on that same asset. This options strategy aims to generate income through option premiums.
What is the Dividend Yield of KNG?
As of March 2026, KNG`s dividend yield is 8.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.88 USD by the current share price of 48.13.Does KNG pay a dividend?
As of March 2026, KNG paid a dividend of 3.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-20 and the payout was 0.3699 USD.How often does KNG pay dividends?
KNG pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, KNG has issued 11 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-20.KNG dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KNG for the next payments are between 0.292 (-21.1%) and 0.328 (-11.3%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 7.87%.Will KNG pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3699 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for FT Cboe Vest SP500 (KNG) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KNG?
The next Ex-Dividend date for FT Cboe Vest SP500 (KNG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of KNG?
KNG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.0% per year.
Strong growth: KNG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of KNG?
KNG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.5%. If you bought KNG's shares at 37.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.5% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of KNG?
KNG Payout Consistency is 96.6%.
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.
Very consistent: FT Cboe Vest SP500 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does KNG have a good Dividend Yield?
KNG`s 8.55% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KNG?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KNG is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of KNG?
KNG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.17%. 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: 2026-03-26 02:36