KALU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

KALU has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 3.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.33%
Payout Ratio 22.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.1%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.1%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 43.2%
Chowder Number yield + growth 2.5% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -34.3% avg 3.54% vs now 2.33%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 2.6x healthy
Income per 10k invested 233 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly KALU annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Kaiser Aluminum distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year KALU year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Kaiser Aluminum's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History KALU dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Kaiser Aluminum's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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KALU Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan 0.90% 100
Feb - -
Mar - -
Apr 0.93% 100
May - -
Jun - -
Jul 0.85% 100
Aug - -
Sep - -
Oct 0.98% 100
Nov - -
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of August 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 2026-08-14 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.44%
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 2026-05-15 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.46%
2026-01-23 2026-01-23 2026-02-13 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.59%
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% 1.15%
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% 1.25%
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%

KALU Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of KALU?

As of August 2026, KALU's dividend yield is 2.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.08 USD by the current share price of 159.68.

Does KALU pay a dividend?

As of August 2026, KALU paid a dividend of 3.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-24 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 2026-07-24.

KALU dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KALU for the next payments are between 0.769 (-0.1%) and 0.77 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.93%.

Will KALU pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.77 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-24. 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 0.13% 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 3.07%. If you bought KALU's shares at 100.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KALU?

KALU Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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. 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 2.33% 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 22.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KALU?

KALU's Overall Dividend Rating is 43.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KALU Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in KALU's Outstanding Shares?

Kaiser Aluminum's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.78% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 94.4%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has KALU 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
1990 50,000,000 0%
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 16,754,000 +2.67%
2026 16,886,000 +0.79%

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: 2026-07-25 02:38 UTC