KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
KB Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.4% and trend is rising.
KB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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KB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
KB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KB Financial Group Inc. distributes 22.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
KB has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 9.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 4.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 213.7%, with dividends contributing 29.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $42,348 today.
KB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026Latest | $0.8293 | ↑ +9.3% | 2.73% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | $0.7591 | ↓ -30.2% | 2.86% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $1.0880 | ↑ +71.9% | 2.63% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.6329 | ↓ -3.7% | 2.81% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.6570 | ↓ -0.5% | 2.98% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.6604 | ↑ +17.2% | 3.58% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.5633 | ↓ -0.5% | 4.09% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.5662 | ↓ -1.3% | 3.42% | Nov 19, 2024 |
KB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44.0B | 2.0% | 22.3% | 4 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $37.7B | 2.4% | 26.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd | $18.8B | 3.4% | 28.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st | $116.9B | 5.8% | 27.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
| $101.1B | 0.8% | 14.5% | 4 | Sustainable | |
| $130.8B | 1.9% | 29.5% | 3 | Sustainable | |
| $100.1B | 2.2% | 34.1% | 4 | Sustainable | |
| $904.4B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable | |
| $397.4B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
KB Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.68 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6.8% |
| 2025 | $2.51 | -11.3% | 4 | $15287.00 | 0.0% | 6081.81x | 6.4% |
| 2024 | $2.83 | 143.6% | 4 | $12725.00 | 0.0% | 4491.29x | 7.2% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | -47.9% | 3 | $11217.00 | 0.0% | 9642.31x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $2.23 | -8.1% | 4 | $10099.00 | 0.0% | 4518.73x | 5.7% |
| 2021 | $2.43 | 54.7% | 2 | $10889.00 | 0.0% | 4479.98x | 6.2% |
| 2020 | $1.57 | -12.0% | 1 | $8730.36 | 0.0% | 5557.34x | 4.0% |
| 2019 | $1.79 | 6.4% | 1 | $8388.65 | 0.0% | 4699.16x | 4.6% |
| 2018 | $1.68 | -6.4% | 1 | $7675.86 | 0.0% | 4576.73x | 4.3% |
| 2017 | $1.79 | 64.0% | 1 | $8257.00 | 0.0% | 4606.72x | 4.6% |
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Historical Returns
25+ years return with dividends reinvested.
Peer Comparison
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KB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KB stock.
How much dividend does KB pay per share?
KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3407.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KB's next ex-dividend date?
KB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KB typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KB's dividend safe?
KB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, KB Financial Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KB pay dividends?
KB Financial Group Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3407.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KB five years ago would be worth approximately $31,369 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.