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KALU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

KALU has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 3.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.61%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.08
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.26%
Dividend Rating 52.45%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.87%
Payout Ratio 63.6%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 69.37%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 78.2%
Total Return 5y: 51%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EIC 303 M 20.3% 28.8%
VK 4,610 M 9.49% 17.6%
VALE 56,268 M 10.6% 13.8%
TX 7,130 M 7.07% 13.5%
SXC 611 M 6.65% 12.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
BVN 7,495 M 81.6% 72.0%
RYI 822 M 65.8% 100%
VOXR 327 M 54.9% 100%
HCC 4,687 M 60.1% 64.0%
TECK 23,482 M 66.0% 74.7%

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KALU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-24 2025-10-24 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.84%
2025-07-25 2025-07-25 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.89%
2025-04-25 2025-04-25 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.27%
2025-01-24 2025-01-24 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.06%
2024-10-25 2024-10-25 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.14%
2024-07-25 2024-07-25 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.91%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.88%
2024-01-24 2024-01-25 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.15%
2023-10-24 2023-10-25 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.23%
2023-07-24 2023-07-25 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.98%
2023-04-24 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.24%
2023-01-24 2023-01-25 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.91%
2022-10-24 2022-10-25 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1%
2022-07-22 2022-07-25 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.06%
2022-04-22 2022-04-25 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.78%
2022-01-21 2022-01-24 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.77 6.9% 0.79%
2021-10-22 2021-10-25 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.71%
2021-07-22 2021-07-23 2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.64%
2021-04-22 2021-04-23 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.65%
2021-01-22 2021-01-25 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.72 7.5% 0.73%
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-07-23 2020-07-24 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-04-23 2020-04-24 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2020-01-23 2020-01-24 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.67 11.7% N/A
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2019-04-24 2019-04-25 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2019-01-24 2019-01-25 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.6 9.1% N/A
2018-10-24 2018-10-25 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-07-25 2018-07-26 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-04-25 2018-04-26 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-01-25 2018-01-26 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2017-10-24 2017-10-25 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-07-25 2017-07-27 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-04-25 2017-04-27 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-01-25 2017-01-27 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% N/A
2016-11-22 0.45 0% N/A
2016-10-21 2016-10-25 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-07-21 2016-07-25 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-01-21 2016-01-25 2016-02-12 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% N/A
2015-10-21 2015-10-23 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-07-22 2015-07-24 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-04-23 2015-04-27 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-01-21 2015-01-23 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-01-22 2014-01-24 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% N/A
2013-10-23 2013-10-25 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

KALU Dividend FAQ

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products-including rolled, extruded and drawn items-for aerospace & defense, packaging, automotive and general engineering markets. Its portfolio spans heat-treated aerospace plates, 3000/5000-series packaging coils, 6000-series engineering shapes, and 6000-series automotive extrusions, with additional fabrication services such as sawing and cutting.

What is the Dividend Yield of KALU?

As of January 2026, KALU`s dividend yield is 2.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.08 USD by the current share price of 120.30.

Does KALU pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, KALU paid a dividend of 3.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-24 and the payout was 0.77 USD.

How often does KALU pay dividends?

KALU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KALU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-24.

KALU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KALU for the next 4 payments are between 0.768 (-0.3%) and 0.784 (+1.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will KALU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.77 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KALU?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KALU?

KALU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.26% per year.
Weak growth: KALU's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KALU?

KALU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.87%. If you bought KALU's shares at 79.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.87% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KALU?

KALU Payout Consistency is 98.4%. 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: Kaiser Aluminum has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KALU have a good Dividend Yield?

KALU`s 2.61% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KALU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KALU is 63.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of KALU?

KALU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KALU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KALU`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Kaiser Aluminum`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.84% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Kaiser Aluminum ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 50,000,000
1991 56,000,000 +12%
1992 57,321,400 +2.36%
1993 51,791,000 -9.65%
1994 58,205,000 +12.38%
1995 70,909,100 +21.83%
1996 71,651,300 +1.05%
1997 80,000,000 +11.65%
1998 79,583,300 -0.52%
1999 79,407,000 -0.22%
2000 79,610,000 +0.26%
2001 80,723,000 +1.4%
2002 80,311,000 -0.51%
2003 79,934,000 -0.47%
2004 79,681,000 -0.32%
2005 79,672,000 -0.01%
2006 20,005,000 -74.89%
2007 20,032,000 +0.13%
2008 19,492,000 -2.7%
2009 20,020,000 +2.71%
2010 18,950,000 -5.34%
2011 19,059,000 +0.58%
2012 19,344,000 +1.5%
2013 17,921,000 -7.36%
2014 18,376,000 +2.54%
2015 17,864,000 -2.79%
2016 17,385,000 -2.68%
2017 16,707,000 -3.9%
2018 16,108,000 -3.59%
2019 15,838,000 -1.68%
2020 15,794,000 -0.28%
2021 15,852,000 +0.37%
2022 15,940,800 +0.56%
2023 16,015,800 +0.47%
2024 16,319,000 +1.89%
2025 16,612,000 +1.8%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-08 04:42