Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.65
KBR, Inc. (KBR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
20.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
KBR Dividend Income Check
Safety
20.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
KBR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.65
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout20.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR11.2%
5Y CAGR10.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.8%
Total Shareholder Yield9.8%
1Y Total Return-37.8%
5Y Total Return-12.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,74010Y ago$26,31620Y ago$19,144
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.
KBR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
KBR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KBR, Inc. distributes 20.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KBR has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.2% and 5-year CAGR of 10.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KBR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 7.8% buyback yield, 9.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -12.6%, with dividends contributing 6.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,316 today.
KBR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.77
Avg/Payment$0.1387
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.1650 | — | 1.80% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.53% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.32% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.18% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1650 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.21% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.03% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 94.68% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 89.37% | Jul 15, 2024 |
KBR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
20.2% payout
Streak
6Y
10.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.8%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd KBRKBR, Inc. | $4.2B | 2.0% | 20.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
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3rd  SAICScience Applications… | $4.2B | 1.6% | 19.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
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1st  BAHBooz Allen Hamilton … | $13.0B | 2.7% | 28.7% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ICFIICF International, I… | $1.3B | 0.8% | 11.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
KBR Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.66 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.21 | 20.6% | 4.86x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.80 | 21.4% | 4.67x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.54 | 12.5% | 4 | $-1.96 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.26 | 38.1% | 2.63x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $0.19 | 231.6% | 0.43x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 25.0% | 4 | $-0.36 | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.42 | 22.5% | 4.44x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.99 | 16.1% | 6.22x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.05 | 10.5% | 9.53x | 1.1% |
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Start ComparisonKBR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KBR stock.
How much dividend does KBR pay per share?
KBR, Inc. (KBR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.65 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KBR's next ex-dividend date?
KBR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KBR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KBR's dividend safe?
KBR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +20.2% and FCF payout ratio of +16.8%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KBR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, KBR, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KBR pay dividends?
KBR, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.65 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KBR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KBR five years ago would be worth approximately $8,740 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KBR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KBR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% 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.