KMPR Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

KMPR has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 1.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.98%
Payout Ratio 67.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.80%
Consistency Lifetime 95.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.32%
Payout FCF 16.9%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 54.44%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
COFA 2,871 M 8.70% 39.38%
ORI 9,399 M 8.72% 20.76%
ACIC 509 M 6.59% 14.97%
FNF 12,777 M 7.24% 12.03%
SAFT 1,040 M 4.78% 6.67%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
FNF 12,777 M 269.29% 27.9%
FIHL 1,788 M 25.00% 100.0%
WRB 24,369 M 29.07% 92.7%
KNSL 7,179 M 11.50% 100.0%
AGO 3,316 M 11.50% 99.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Property & Casualty Insurance AIZ Assurant
1.56% Yield
KMPR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 2026-06-02 0.32 0% N/A
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 1%
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% N/A
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-02 Quarterly 0.31 +3.3% N/A
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

KMPR Dividend FAQ

Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) is a Chicago-based insurance holding company operating through two primary divisions: Specialty Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance and Life Insurance. The Specialty P&C segment focuses on non-standard personal and commercial automobile coverage, distributed via a network of independent agents and brokers. The Life Insurance segment provides individual life, accident, and supplemental health products.

What is the Dividend Yield of KMPR?

As of May 2026, KMPR's dividend yield is 2.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.60 USD by the current share price of 29.69.

Does KMPR pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, KMPR paid a dividend of 1.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.

KMPR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KMPR for the next payments are between 0.321 (+0.3%) and 0.328 (+2.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.37%.

Will KMPR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-18. 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 2.32%. If you bought KMPR's shares at 69.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.32% 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 2.98% 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 67.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of KMPR?

KMPR's Overall Dividend Rating is 54.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KMPR Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in KMPR's Outstanding Shares?

Kemper's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.07% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -58.4%). 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 0%
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%
2026 58,801,400 0%

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: 2026-05-10 02:16 UTC