Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.36
OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
KAR Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
KAR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$0.36
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout11.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR12.8%
5Y CAGR13.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return24.1%
5Y Total Return57.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,71610Y ago$19,73620Y ago$67,923
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KAR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
KAR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
OPENLANE, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KAR does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.8% and 5-year CAGR of 13.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KAR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 57.2%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,736 today.
KAR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.62
Avg/Payment$0.1309
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2020Latest | $0.1900 | — | 5.49% | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.1900 | — | 3.02% | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | $0.1900 | ↑ +43.4% | 2.29% | Oct 3, 2019 |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.1325 | — | 2.49% | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Mar 21, 2019 | $0.1325 | — | 2.82% | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.1325 | — | 2.91% | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Sep 19, 2018 | $0.1325 | — | 2.27% | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Jun 20, 2018 | $0.1325 | — | 2.45% | Jul 5, 2018 |
KAR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#3 of 3
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
13.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#3 of 3
PAG
ALLYKAR Annual Dividend History (2007–2025)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.64 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.45 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.82 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.25 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.28 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.19 | -70.5% | 1 | $-0.16 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 21.7% | 4 | $0.70 | 92.1% | 1.09x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $0.53 | 6.9% | 4 | $2.42 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | 10.1% | 4 | $2.62 | 18.9% | 5.28x | 2.7% |
| 2016 | $0.45 | 10.2% | 4 | $1.60 | 28.2% | 3.55x | 2.4% |
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KAR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KAR stock.
How much dividend does KAR pay per share?
OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KAR's next ex-dividend date?
KAR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KAR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KAR's dividend safe?
KAR's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +11.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KAR increased its dividend?
KAR has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.2%.
How often does KAR pay dividends?
OPENLANE, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2012 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in KAR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KAR five years ago would be worth approximately $15,716 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KAR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KAR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.