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
3.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
5 years
KELYA Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
KELYA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$0.31
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout9.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return-12.0%
5Y Total Return-58.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,20210Y ago$6,68120Y ago$5,293
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 9.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KELYA has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, 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: 3.2% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 6.8% 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 -58.0%, with dividends contributing 5.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,681 today.
KELYA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.42
Avg/Payment$0.0712
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 1.32% | Jun 4, 2024 |
KELYA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#5 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
5Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#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 | $0.07 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 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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Start ComparisonKELYA — 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 +3.2%. Payments are made 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 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 +9.6%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KELYA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Kelly Services, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KELYA pay dividends?
Kelly Services, Inc. pays dividends 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 $4,202 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 +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.