Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.24
Kellanova (K) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
57.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
21 years
K Dividend Income Check
Safety
57.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
21 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
K Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$2.24
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout57.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout120.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak21 years
3Y CAGR1.5%
5Y CAGR1.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return7.2%
5Y Total Return56.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,67210Y ago$14,40620Y ago$27,074
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). K's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
K Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
K Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kellanova distributes 57.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 120.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
K has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.5% and 5-year CAGR of 1.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, K returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 56.7%, with dividends contributing 16.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,406 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
K Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$11.16
Avg/Payment$0.5579
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025Latest | $0.5800 | — | 2.77% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.5800 | ↑ +1.8% | 2.90% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 2.78% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 2.75% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 2.80% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.5700 | ↑ +1.8% | 2.81% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.5600 | — | 3.75% | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.5600 | — | 4.06% | Mar 15, 2024 |
K Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
57.8% payout
Streak
21Y
1.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKellanova | $29.0B | 2.7% | 57.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
3rd  GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $17.8B | 7.2% | 58.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  CPBCampbell Soup Compan… | $6.3B | 7.2% | 76.2% | 1 | Watch |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
1st  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.3B | 10.6% | 58.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $13.3B | 4.8% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
 MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $11.8B | 3.8% | 61.2% | 42 | Watch |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $77.2B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 HSYThe Hershey Company | $35.0B | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
K Annual Dividend History (1973–2025)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.30 | 1.8% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $2.26 | 1.3% | 4 | $3.88 | 58.2% | 1.72x | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $2.23 | 1.6% | 4 | $2.76 | 80.8% | 1.24x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $2.20 | 1.3% | 4 | $2.79 | 78.8% | 1.27x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $2.17 | 1.3% | 4 | $4.33 | 50.1% | 2.00x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $2.14 | 0.9% | 4 | $3.63 | 59.0% | 1.70x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $2.12 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.80 | 75.8% | 1.32x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $2.07 | 3.8% | 4 | $3.83 | 53.9% | 1.85x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $1.99 | 3.9% | 4 | $0.74 | 269.0% | 0.37x | 3.5% |
| 2016 | $1.92 | 3.0% | 4 | $1.96 | 97.7% | 1.02x | 3.3% |
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K — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying K stock.
How much dividend does K pay per share?
Kellanova (K) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is K's next ex-dividend date?
K's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. K typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is K's dividend safe?
K's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +57.8% and FCF payout ratio of +120.1%. With 21 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is K a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Kellanova is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 21 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does K pay dividends?
Kellanova pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 52+ years from 1973 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in K grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in K five years ago would be worth approximately $15,672 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is K's yield on cost for long-term holders?
K's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.