KMPR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

KMPR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.48%
Payout Ratio 38.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.80%
Consistency Lifetime 95.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.99%
Payout FCF 13.3%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 53.61%

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: -49.5%
Total Return 5y: -46.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 9,693 M 8.74% 27.7%
COFA 2,766 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 547 M 6.59% 15.4%
FNF 14,758 M 4.86% 9.01%
DGICA 689 M 5.16% 6.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,758 M 39.4% 33.9%
FIHL 1,997 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 547 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,080 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,038 M 11.5% 99.3%

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KMPR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.84%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.61%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.5%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-04 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% 0.48%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-04 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.44%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.5%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-28 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.51%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-05 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.53%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.8%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-28 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.65%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.69%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.49%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.56%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-29 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.67%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.68%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.59%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.51%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.47%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.4%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-02 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% 0.41%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-03 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-04 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-05-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-05 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-04 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-08-27 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-05-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-06 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-08-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-05-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-07 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-29 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-05-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-03 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-06-03 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2013-11-07 2013-11-12 2013-11-26 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-08-26 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A

KMPR Dividend FAQ

Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) is a U.S.-based insurance holding company that operates two primary segments: Specialty Property & Casualty (P&C) and Life Insurance. The P&C segment focuses on specialty personal and commercial automobile coverage sold through independent agents and brokers, while the Life segment offers individual life, accident, supplemental health, and property policies. The firm, originally incorporated as Unitrin in 1990, rebranded to Kemper in August 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

What is the Dividend Yield of KMPR?

As of February 2026, KMPR`s dividend yield is 2.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 34.24.

Does KMPR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KMPR paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does KMPR pay dividends?

KMPR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KMPR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

KMPR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KMPR for the next 4 payments are between 0.293 (-8.4%) and 0.312 (-2.5%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will KMPR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kemper (KMPR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KMPR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KMPR?

KMPR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.80% per year.
Weak growth: KMPR's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KMPR?

KMPR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.99%. If you bought KMPR's shares at 64.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.99% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KMPR?

KMPR Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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: Kemper has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KMPR have a good Dividend Yield?

KMPR`s 2.48% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KMPR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KMPR is 38.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of KMPR?

KMPR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KMPR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KMPR's Outstanding Shares?

Kemper's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.57% 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 KMPR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 29, 1999 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
1988 109,347,800
1989 111,612,900 +2.07%
1990 108,947,400 -2.39%
1991 104,062,500 -4.48%
1992 102,909,100 -1.11%
1993 102,142,900 -0.74%
1994 99,800,000 -2.29%
1995 78,431,400 -21.41%
1996 74,888,900 -4.52%
1997 75,247,500 +0.48%
1998 74,571,400 -0.9%
1999 69,833,300 -6.35%
2000 66,400,000 -4.92%
2001 65,714,300 -1.03%
2002 67,000,000 +1.96%
2003 67,605,600 +0.9%
2004 68,585,900 +1.45%
2005 68,750,000 +0.24%
2006 67,037,000 -2.49%
2007 64,285,700 -4.1%
2008 62,118,200 -3.37%
2009 62,416,800 +0.48%
2010 60,678,000 -2.79%
2011 59,865,700 -1.34%
2012 58,067,000 -3%
2013 55,562,600 -4.31%
2014 52,555,400 -5.41%
2015 51,215,000 -2.55%
2016 51,350,400 +0.26%
2017 51,870,800 +1.01%
2018 64,748,000 +24.83%
2019 67,405,400 +4.1%
2020 66,780,800 -0.93%
2021 63,654,600 -4.68%
2022 63,888,100 +0.37%
2023 64,566,000 +1.06%
2024 64,632,000 +0.1%
2025 58,801,400 -9.02%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38