Trailing Dividend / Share
$20.21
Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
67.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
67.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$20.21
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout67.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR27.7%
5Y CAGR51.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return7.1%
5Y Total Return50.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,00410Y ago$15,00420Y ago$15,004
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Karooooo Ltd. distributes 67.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KARO has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 27.7% and 5-year CAGR of 51.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KARO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 50.0%, with dividends contributing 11.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,004 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 4 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.78
Avg/Payment$0.9450
Latest Change+15.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025Latest | $1.2500 | ↑ +15.7% | 2.65% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $1.0800 | ↑ +27.1% | 3.01% | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $0.8500 | ↑ +41.7% | 6.20% | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $0.6000 | — | 2.35% | Sep 12, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Vertical industry SaaS applications
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#2 of 4
Safety
Watch
67.8% payout
Streak
4Y
51.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#2 of 4
Annual Dividend History
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.25 | 15.7% | 1 | $29.81 | 4.2% | 23.85x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $1.08 | 27.1% | 1 | $24.30 | 4.4% | 22.50x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $0.85 | 41.7% | 1 | $19.29 | 4.4% | 22.69x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | — | 1 | $14.86 | 4.0% | 24.77x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.28 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $14.21 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $9.50 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does KARO pay per share?
Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $20.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KARO's next ex-dividend date?
KARO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KARO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KARO's dividend safe?
KARO's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +67.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KARO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Karooooo Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +51.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KARO pay dividends?
Karooooo Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $20.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2022 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in KARO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KARO five years ago would be worth approximately $15,004 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KARO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KARO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% 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.