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KR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

KR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 1.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.54%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.66
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.73%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.88%
Payout Ratio 28.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 88.14%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 19.8% (S&P 500: 18.6%)
Total Return 5y: 171.1% (S&P 500: 120.9%)

Top Dividend Payers in Food Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CA 10,612 M 8.78% 10.7%
ACI 10,245 M 3.35% 6.11%
AD 38,357 M 3.29% 5.76%
KR 45,499 M 2.54% 6.88%
NGVC 892 M 1.33% 5.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CA 10,612 M 39.5% 95.3%
KR 45,499 M 15.7% 64.3%
CASY 19,813 M 9.79% 97.9%
WMK 1,711 M 2.34% 95.8%
ACI 10,245 M 4.55% 84.7%

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CA
Carrefour
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ACI
Albertsons
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KR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
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% 0.49%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.54%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.56%
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 13.5% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.0925 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-16 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.0925 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.0925 12.1% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.0825 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.0825 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-15 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.0825 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.0825 0% N/A

KR Dividend FAQ

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is a U.S.-based food and drug retailer that operates a diversified portfolio of store formats, including combination food-and-drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price-impact warehouse outlets. Across these formats, Kroger offers a broad assortment ranging from natural and organic groceries, pharmacy services, and fresh seafood to apparel, home goods, electronics, and automotive products, while also manufacturing its own private-label food products and operating fuel centers.

What is the Dividend Yield of KR?

As of October 2025, KR`s dividend yield is 2.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.66 USD by the current share price of 65.43.

Does KR pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, KR paid a dividend of 1.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

Will KR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kroger (KR) is 2025-11-14.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kroger (KR) is 2025-11-14.

What is the Dividend Growth of KR?

KR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.7% 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 6.88%. If you bought KR's shares at 24.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.88% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KR?

KR Payout Consistency is 64.3%. 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 2.54% 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 68.21%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KR`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Kroger`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -4.23% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Kroger ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-07-14 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 726,560,000
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
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 665,000,000 -8.65%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:39