KT Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield
KT has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 0.71 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
3,229 M | 8.26% | 14.99% |
| VIV NYSE Telefonica Brasil |
22,273 M | 6.40% | 14.64% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
22,421 M | 6.69% | 9.06% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
18,097 M | 5.94% | 9.30% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
50,340 M | 4.72% | 10.97% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
175,875 M | 6.65% | 6.87% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
55,543 M | 4.26% | 10.08% |
| TEO NYSE Telecom Argentina |
5,836 M | 3.48% | 10.57% |
| TELIA ST Telia |
18,763 M | 5.05% | 6.93% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
18,809 M | 4.17% | 8.53% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
55,543 M | 23.04% | 100.0% |
| IDT NYSE IDT |
1,519 M | 19.35% | 100.0% |
| DTE XETRA Deutsche Telekom |
140,262 M | 12.14% | 100.0% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
18,809 M | 7.97% | 100.0% |
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
3,229 M | 7.36% | 100.0% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
175,875 M | 2.04% | 100.0% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
50,340 M | 2.19% | 99.2% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
18,097 M | 1.34% | 100.0% |
| SCMN SW Swisscom |
40,030 M | 3.40% | 97.0% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
22,421 M | 0.25% | 98.3% |
KT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.6 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-27 | 2026-06-18 | Quarterly | 0.1606 | -5.5% | 0.89% |
| 2026-02-25 | 2026-02-25 | 2026-04-22 | Other | 0.17 | +6.9% | 0.7% |
| 2025-11-05 | 2025-11-05 | 2025-11-28 | Other | 0.159 | -26.4% | 0.87% |
| 2025-07-30 | 2025-07-30 | 2025-08-21 | Quarterly | 0.216 | +3.3% | 1.07% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-05-07 | Quarterly | 0.209 | +19.4% | 1.19% |
| 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-04-23 | Quarterly | 0.175 | -3.3% | 1.03% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-11-07 | Quarterly | 0.181 | +0.6% | 1.17% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-08-06 | Quarterly | 0.18 | -1.1% | 1.32% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-05-20 | Other | 0.182 | -74.4% | 1.27% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-05-03 | Annual | 0.711 | -2.5% | 5.22% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-05-04 | Annual | 0.729 | -3.4% | 5.34% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-05-04 | Annual | 0.7547 | 0% | 5.85% |
KT Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, KT's dividend yield is 3.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.71 USD by the current share price of 17.56.
As of July 2026, KT paid a dividend of 0.71 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-27 and the payout was 0.16063 USD.
KT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-27.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KT for the next payments are between 0.048 (-70.1%) and 0.135 (-16.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.04%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16063 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for KT (KT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for KT (KT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
KT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -40.6% per year. Negative growth: KT's dividend growth is negative and declining.
KT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.43%. If you bought KT's shares at 10.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.71 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.43% of your original purchase price.
KT Payout Consistency is 92.8%. 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 consistent: KT has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
KT's 3.53% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KT is 31.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
KT's Overall Dividend Rating is 6.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
KT Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-12 02:06 UTC