Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.31
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1981 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
KELYA Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
KELYA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$0.31
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout16.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.1%
Total Shareholder Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return1.0%
5Y Total Return-45.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,43310Y ago$7,04320Y ago$6,128
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.
KELYA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
KELYA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kelly Services, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KELYA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 32.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KELYA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 3.1% buyback yield, 5.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -45.7%, with dividends contributing 6.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,043 today.
KELYA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.42
Avg/Payment$0.0712
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.0750 | — | 3.10% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.0750 | — | 3.21% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 3.61% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 2.09% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 2.39% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 2.21% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 2.15% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 1.46% | Sep 4, 2024 |
KELYA Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#5 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.9%
#5 of 5
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NSPKELYA Annual Dividend History (1981–2026)
46 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $-7.24 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.02 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | 9.1% | 4 | $0.98 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.28 | 175.0% | 4 | $-1.66 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.10 | 33.3% | 2 | $3.92 | 2.6% | 39.20x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.07 | -75.0% | 1 | $-1.85 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.84 | 10.6% | 9.47x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.59 | 50.8% | 1.97x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.30 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.81 | 16.6% | 6.03x | 1.5% |
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KELYA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KELYA stock.
How much dividend does KELYA pay per share?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KELYA's next ex-dividend date?
KELYA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KELYA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KELYA's dividend safe?
KELYA's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +16.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KELYA increased its dividend?
KELYA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%.
How often does KELYA pay dividends?
Kelly Services, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 45+ years from 1981 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KELYA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KELYA five years ago would be worth approximately $5,433 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KELYA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KELYA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.