KCO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

KCO has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 0.2 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.14%
Payout Ratio 140.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -53.58%
Consistency Lifetime 32.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.55%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 1.00%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VALE 69,496 M 12.7% 13.6%
VK 4,642 M 9.78% 17.9%
TX 8,463 M 8.83% 13.9%
SXC 700 M 6.08% 12.6%
APAM 2,676 M 7.19% 7.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 957 M 46.1% 99.2%
SXC 700 M 18.9% 64.6%
STLD 29,793 M 17.8% 98.7%
RS 17,464 M 14.9% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Steel

STLD
Steel Dynamics
1.45% Yield
MSB
Mesabi Trust
4.18% Yield

KCO Dividend History: Last 12 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-29 2025-06-03 Interim 0.2 0% 3.04%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 Final 0.2 -50% 3.29%
2023-05-18 2023-05-22 Final 0.4 -60% 4.21%
2022-06-02 2022-06-07 Final 1 0% 9.51%
2022-05-13 1 233.3% 9.56%
2019-05-16 2019-05-20 Final 0.3 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-21 Final 0.3 50% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 Final 0.2 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-13 Final 0.2 -33.3% N/A
2011-05-23 0.3 -62.5% N/A
2008-06-23 0.8 0% N/A
2007-06-21 0.8 0% N/A

KCO Dividend FAQ

Klöckner & Co SE (XETRA:KCO) is a family-owned distributor of steel and metal products operating through two geographic segments – Kloeckner Metals Americas and Kloeckner Metals Europe – with a footprint in Germany, Switzerland, France, the United States and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of KCO?

As of February 2026, KCO`s dividend yield is 3.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.20 EUR by the current share price of 11.04.

Does KCO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KCO paid a dividend of 0.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-29 and the payout was 0.2 EUR.

How often does KCO pay dividends?

KCO pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, KCO has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-29.

KCO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KCO for the next 4 payments are between 1.5 (+650.0%) and 1.5 (+650.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will KCO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Klöckner SE (KCO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KCO?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KCO?

KCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -53.6% per year.
Negative growth: KCO's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of KCO?

KCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.55%. If you bought KCO's shares at 5.64 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.20 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KCO?

KCO Payout Consistency is 32.6%. 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 unstable: Klöckner SE has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KCO have a good Dividend Yield?

KCO`s 3.14% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KCO is 140.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of KCO?

KCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KCO's Outstanding Shares?

Klöckner SE's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

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

Has KCO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 27, 2011 with a ratio of 1632:1487.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.1 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
2009 57,366,000
2010 102,420,000 +78.54%
2011 102,420,000
2012 102,420,000
2013 102,420,000
2014 102,420,000
2015 102,420,000
2016 102,420,000
2017 102,420,000
2018 102,420,000
2019 102,420,000
2020 100,693,000 -1.69%
2021 110,324,400 +9.57%
2022 99,750,000 -9.58%
2023 99,750,000
2024 99,750,000
2025 99,750,000

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: 2026-02-05 02:38