KOP Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

KOP has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 0.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.08%
Payout Ratio 11.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.96%
Consistency Lifetime 59.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.90%
Payout FCF 6.3%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 57.65%

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: 8.4%
Total Return 5y: -8.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WLKP 756 M 11.0% 11.9%
CBT 3,771 M 2.37% 4.12%
WLK 10,175 M 2.65% 2.66%
MEOH 3,691 M 1.96% 2.54%
HWKN 2,613 M 0.55% 3.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MEOH 3,691 M 22.8% 93.9%
WLK 10,175 M 16.7% 94.0%
RBT 2,077 M 15.6% 98.1%
CBT 3,771 M 5.81% 90.7%
ASIX 435 M 5.83% 99.0%

KOP 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
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-16 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.27%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.28%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-17 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.26%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% 0.27%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.18%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.18%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.16%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% 0.13%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.14%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-11 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.16%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-12 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.2%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-27 Quarterly 0.06 20% 0.17%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-12 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.17%
2022-08-25 2022-08-26 2022-09-12 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.2%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-13 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.2%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.05 -80% 0.18%
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-10-06 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-07-07 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-04-07 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2014-01-06 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-10-07 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-05-09 2013-05-13 2013-07-08 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-02-14 2013-02-19 2013-04-08 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2012-11-15 2012-11-19 2013-01-07 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2012-08-16 2012-08-20 2012-10-09 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2012-05-11 2012-05-15 2012-07-09 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2012-02-24 2012-02-28 2012-04-09 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2011-11-09 2011-11-14 2012-01-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2011-08-11 2011-08-15 2011-10-07 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2011-05-12 2011-05-16 2011-07-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2011-02-10 2011-02-14 2011-04-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2010-11-10 2010-11-15 2011-01-07 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2010-08-12 2010-08-16 2010-10-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2010-05-13 2010-05-17 2010-07-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2010-02-11 2010-02-16 2010-04-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2009-11-12 2009-11-16 2010-01-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2009-08-13 2009-08-17 2009-10-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2009-05-14 2009-05-18 2009-07-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2009-02-12 2009-02-17 2009-04-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2008-11-13 2008-11-17 2009-01-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2008-08-14 2008-08-18 2008-10-02 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2008-05-15 2008-05-19 2008-07-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2008-02-13 2008-02-18 2008-04-02 Quarterly 0.22 29.4% N/A
2007-11-15 2007-11-19 2008-01-02 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2007-08-16 2007-08-20 2007-10-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2007-05-10 2007-05-14 2007-07-02 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2007-02-26 2007-02-28 2007-04-02 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2006-11-28 2006-11-30 2007-01-02 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2006-08-30 2006-09-01 2006-10-02 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

KOP Dividend FAQ

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) operates three core segments: Railroad and Utility Products and Services, which treats and supplies crossties, utility poles, and related engineering services; Performance Chemicals, focused on copper-based wood preservatives (e.g., MicroPro, MicroShades) and fire-retardant formulations; and Carbon Materials and Chemicals, producing creosote, carbon pitch, naphthalene, phthalic anhydride, and carbon black feedstock for aluminum, steel, rubber, and plastics industries.

What is the Dividend Yield of KOP?

As of February 2026, KOP`s dividend yield is 1.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.32 USD by the current share price of 32.30.

Does KOP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KOP paid a dividend of 0.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.08 USD.

How often does KOP pay dividends?

KOP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KOP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

KOP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KOP for the next 4 payments are between 0.03 (-62.5%) and 0.04 (-50.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will KOP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Koppers Holdings (KOP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KOP?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KOP?

KOP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.0% per year.
Strong growth: KOP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KOP?

KOP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.90%. If you bought KOP's shares at 35.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.90% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KOP?

KOP Payout Consistency is 59.8%. 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 unstable: Koppers Holdings has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KOP have a good Dividend Yield?

KOP`s 1.08% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KOP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KOP is 11.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KOP?

KOP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KOP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KOP's Outstanding Shares?

Koppers Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.46% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 KOP 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
2005 14,600,000
2006 20,730,000 +41.99%
2007 20,828,000 +0.47%
2008 20,429,000 -1.92%
2009 20,473,000 +0.22%
2010 20,588,000 +0.56%
2011 20,669,000 +0.39%
2012 20,851,000 +0.88%
2013 20,597,000 -1.22%
2014 20,495,000 -0.5%
2015 20,554,000 +0.29%
2016 21,254,000 +3.41%
2017 20,766,000 -2.3%
2018 20,511,000 -1.23%
2019 21,369,000 +4.18%
2020 21,621,000 +1.18%
2021 21,917,000 +1.37%
2022 21,224,000 -3.16%
2023 21,687,000 +2.18%
2024 20,269,000 -6.54%
2025 20,212,000 -0.28%

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: 2026-02-08 02:18