KR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

KR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 1.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.51%
Payout Ratio 28.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.49%
Consistency Lifetime 62.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.08%
Payout FCF 25.1%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 60.49%
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

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CA 14,055 M 8.74% 15.53%
AD 38,524 M 3.26% 6.14%
ACI 8,244 M 3.45% 4.98%
NGVC 654 M 2.17% 6.93%
WMK 1,740 M 2.38% 2.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CA 14,055 M 24.41% 95.4%
CASY 32,525 M 11.80% 98.0%
NGVC 654 M 13.25% 73.9%
ACI 8,244 M 9.33% 78.8%
AD 38,524 M 9.19% 78.9%
KR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-06-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.52%
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.5%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.53%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-01 Quarterly 0.35 +9.4% 0.51%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.48%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.49%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.54%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.32 +10.3% 0.6%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.53%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.64%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.66%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.29 +11.5% 0.59%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.53%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.58%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.26 -96.2% 0.55%
2022-10-21 6.85 +2534.6% 16.18%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.26 +23.8% 0.55%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.38%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.46%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.5%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.21 +16.7% 0.49%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.18 +12.5% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.16 +14.3% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.14 +12% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.125 +4.2% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.12 +14.3% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-15 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.105 -43.2% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-16 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.185 +12.1% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A

KR Dividend FAQ

The Kroger Co. (KR) is a prominent American food and drug retailer operating a diverse portfolio of formats, including combination stores, multi-department centers, and price impact warehouses. Beyond traditional grocery and pharmacy services, the company integrates vertical manufacturing to produce private-label goods and operates a network of fuel centers to drive consumer loyalty.

What is the Dividend Yield of KR?

As of May 2026, KR's dividend yield is 2.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.40 USD by the current share price of 70.60.

Does KR pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, KR paid a dividend of 1.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

How often does KR pay dividends?

KR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.

KR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KR for the next payments are between 0.366 (+4.6%) and 0.382 (+9.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.14%.

Will KR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kroger (KR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KR?

KR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.5% per year. Strong growth: KR's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KR?

KR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.08%. If you bought KR's shares at 27.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.08% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KR?

KR Payout Consistency is 62.3%. 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. Unstable: Kroger has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KR have a good Dividend Yield?

KR's 2.51% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KR is 28.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KR?

KR's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.49%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in KR's Outstanding Shares?

Kroger's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.99% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -56.8%). 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 KR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 14, 2015 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
1985 726,560,000 0%
1986 694,544,000 -4.41%
1987 648,784,000 -6.59%
1988 629,904,000 -2.91%
1989 586,666,700 -6.86%
1990 600,000,000 +2.27%
1991 664,000,000 +10.67%
1992 680,000,000 +2.41%
1993 820,000,000 +20.59%
1994 900,000,000 +9.76%
1995 1,020,000,000 +13.33%
1996 1,098,461,500 +7.69%
1997 1,007,368,400 -8.29%
1998 1,049,629,600 +4.2%
1999 1,720,000,000 +63.87%
2000 1,690,000,000 -1.74%
2001 1,642,000,000 -2.84%
2002 1,558,000,000 -5.12%
2003 1,508,000,000 -3.21%
2004 1,484,000,000 -1.59%
2005 1,464,000,000 -1.35%
2006 1,440,000,000 -1.64%
2007 1,370,000,000 -4.86%
2008 1,310,000,000 -4.38%
2009 1,300,800,000 -0.7%
2010 1,272,400,000 -2.18%
2011 1,171,800,000 -7.91%
2012 1,043,000,000 -10.99%
2013 1,042,000,000 -0.1%
2014 984,000,000 -5.57%
2015 979,000,000 -0.51%
2016 953,000,000 -2.66%
2017 893,000,000 -6.3%
2018 807,000,000 -9.63%
2019 807,000,000 0%
2020 780,000,000 -3.35%
2021 752,000,000 -3.59%
2022 724,000,000 -3.72%
2023 725,000,000 +0.14%
2024 728,000,000 +0.41%
2025 655,000,000 -10.03%
2026 631,000,000 -3.66%

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: 2026-05-11 02:15 UTC