KR Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

KR has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.98%
Payout Ratio 28.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.49%
Consistency Lifetime 62.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.28%
Payout FCF 39.6%
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 65.45%

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: 1.3%
Total Return 5y: 147.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Food Retail

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CA 11,653 M 8.74% 10.2%
AD 34,788 M 3.52% 5.92%
ACI 9,146 M 3.11% 5.26%
VLGEA 514 M 2.71% 5.70%
WMK 1,702 M 1.90% 2.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CA 11,653 M 24.4% 95.4%
CASY 22,734 M 11.8% 98.0%
NGVC 730 M 13.3% 77.3%
ACI 9,146 M 9.33% 78.8%
AD 34,788 M 9.19% 79.3%

KR 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
2025-11-14 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% 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% 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
2014-02-12 2014-02-15 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A

KR Dividend FAQ

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is a U.S.-based food and drug retailer that operates four store formats: combination food-and-drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price-impact warehouses. Across these formats the company sells groceries, pharmacy items, fresh and organic produce, general merchandise, apparel, home goods, and fuel, while also manufacturing private-label food products for its shelves and e-commerce channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of KR?

As of February 2026, KR`s dividend yield is 1.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.34 USD by the current share price of 62.85.

Does KR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KR paid a dividend of 1.34 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

KR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KR for the next 4 payments are between 0.418 (+19.4%) and 0.524 (+49.7%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will KR pay dividends in 2026?

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 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 5.28%. If you bought KR's shares at 25.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.28% 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 1.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KR is 28.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KR?

KR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.45%. 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?

Kroger's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.95% 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 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
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 655,000,000 -10.03%

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: 2026-01-26 02:15