KSS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.2% Yield

KSS has a dividend yield of 4.2% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.24%
Payout Ratio 29.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -15.91%
Consistency Lifetime 90.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.33%
Payout FCF 9.6%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 17.92%

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: 51.1%
Total Return 5y: -51%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadline Retail

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DDS 9,486 M 4.63% 6.13%
M 5,722 M 4.81% 5.58%
EBAY 41,688 M 1.51% 1.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BABA 376,625 M 42.1% 100%
MNSO 5,595 M 41.0% 100%
M 5,722 M 24.8% 92.6%
EBAY 41,688 M 12.7% 100%
DDS 9,486 M 18.6% 93.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Broadline Retail

DDS
Dillard's
 4.63% Yield
BABA
Alibaba Holding
 1.70% Yield

KSS 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
2025-12-10 2025-12-10 2025-12-24 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.54%
2025-09-10 2025-09-10 2025-09-24 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.77%
2025-06-11 2025-06-11 2025-06-25 Quarterly 0.125 0% 1.31%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-04-02 Quarterly 0.125 -75% 1.51%
2024-12-11 2024-12-11 2024-12-24 Quarterly 0.5 0% 3.39%
2024-09-11 2024-09-11 2024-09-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.58%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.18%
2024-03-19 2024-03-20 2024-04-03 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.05%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.02%
2023-09-05 2023-09-06 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.94%
2023-06-06 2023-06-07 2023-06-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.52%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.16%
2022-12-06 2022-12-07 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.72%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.69%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-06-22 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.1%
2022-03-15 2022-03-16 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.5 100% 0.94%
2021-12-07 2021-12-08 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.49%
2021-09-07 2021-09-08 2021-09-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.45%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.46%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.25 -64.5% 0.4%
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.704 5.1% N/A
2019-12-10 2019-12-11 2019-12-24 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2019-09-10 2019-09-11 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2019-06-11 2019-06-12 2019-06-26 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2019-03-19 2019-03-20 2019-04-03 Quarterly 0.67 9.8% N/A
2018-12-11 2018-12-12 2018-12-26 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2018-09-11 2018-09-12 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2018-06-12 2018-06-13 2018-06-27 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2018-03-13 2018-03-14 2018-03-28 Quarterly 0.61 10.9% N/A
2017-12-05 2017-12-06 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2017-09-01 2017-09-06 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2017-06-05 2017-06-07 2017-06-21 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2017-03-06 2017-03-08 2017-03-22 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2016-12-05 2016-12-07 2016-12-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-09-02 2016-09-07 2016-09-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-06-06 2016-06-08 2016-06-22 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-03-23 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2015-12-23 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-09-23 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-06-08 2015-06-10 2015-06-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2015-03-09 2015-03-11 2015-03-25 Quarterly 0.45 15.4% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-09-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-06-09 2014-06-11 2014-06-25 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-03-10 2014-03-12 2014-03-26 Quarterly 0.39 11.4% N/A
2013-12-09 2013-12-11 2013-12-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-09-09 2013-09-11 2013-09-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-06-10 2013-06-12 2013-06-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-03-11 2013-03-13 2013-03-27 Quarterly 0.35 9.4% N/A
2012-12-03 2012-12-05 2012-12-26 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A

KSS Dividend FAQ

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) is a U.S.-based omnichannel retailer that sells apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty items, and home goods through a network of brick-and-mortar stores and an online platform. Its private-label portfolio includes Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, Sonoma Goods for Life, Tek Gear, LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. Founded in 1988, the company is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and operates within the Broadline Retail sub-industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of KSS?

As of February 2026, KSS`s dividend yield is 4.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 18.50.

Does KSS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KSS paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-10 and the payout was 0.125 USD.

How often does KSS pay dividends?

KSS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KSS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-10.

KSS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KSS for the next 4 payments are between 0.313 (+150.4%) and 0.345 (+176.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will KSS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kohl's (KSS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KSS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kohl's (KSS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KSS?

KSS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -15.9% per year.
Negative growth: KSS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of KSS?

KSS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.33%. If you bought KSS's shares at 37.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.33% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KSS?

KSS Payout Consistency is 90.0%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Kohl's has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KSS have a good Dividend Yield?

KSS`s 4.24% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KSS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KSS is 29.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KSS?

KSS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 17.92%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KSS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KSS's Outstanding Shares?

Kohl's's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.79% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has KSS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 25, 2000 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
1990 280,304,000
1991 280,304,000
1992 252,500,000 -9.92%
1993 262,000,000 +3.76%
1994 276,000,000 +5.34%
1995 253,333,300 -8.21%
1996 273,750,000 +8.06%
1997 295,454,500 +7.93%
1998 307,692,300 +4.14%
1999 335,350,000 +8.99%
2000 339,693,000 +1.3%
2001 342,292,000 +0.77%
2002 346,766,000 +1.31%
2003 344,447,000 -0.67%
2004 344,896,000 +0.13%
2005 346,778,000 +0.55%
2006 329,814,000 -4.89%
2007 318,593,000 -3.4%
2008 305,386,000 -4.15%
2009 308,000,000 +0.86%
2010 308,000,000
2011 265,000,000 -13.96%
2012 235,000,000 -11.32%
2013 218,000,000 -7.23%
2014 203,000,000 -6.88%
2015 192,000,000 -5.42%
2016 177,000,000 -7.81%
2017 166,000,000 -6.21%
2018 165,000,000 -0.6%
2019 157,000,000 -4.85%
2020 154,000,000 -1.91%
2021 147,000,000 -4.55%
2022 119,000,000 -19.05%
2023 111,000,000 -6.72%
2024 112,000,000 +0.9%
2025 115,000,000 +2.68%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21