Trailing Dividend / Share
$168.78
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
2.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
KEP Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is falling.
KEP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$168.78
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-1.3%
5Y CAGR-0.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.9%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return26.4%
5Y Total Return21.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,10010Y ago$6,54620Y ago$11,929
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). KEP's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
KEP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
KEP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Korea Electric Power Corporation distributes 2.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KEP has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -1.3% and 5-year CAGR of -0.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KEP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.9% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 21.0%, with dividends contributing 9.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,546 today.
KEP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.41
Avg/Payment$0.5205
Latest Change+599.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025Latest | $0.5220 | ↑ +599.4% | 3.16% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0746 | ↓ -84.7% | 1.08% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.4874 | ↓ -10.2% | 5.05% | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.5431 | ↑ +47.1% | 4.41% | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.3692 | ↓ -57.3% | 2.09% | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.8644 | — | 4.64% | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.8644 | ↓ -36.8% | 4.67% | — |
| Dec 30, 2015 | $1.3674 | — | 6.44% | Apr 27, 2016 |
KEP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
2.6% payout
Streak
1Y
-0.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEPKorea Electric Power… | $16.7B | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  ELPCompanhia Paranaense… | $7M | 4.3% | 10.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  CIGCompanhia Energética… | $5.9B | 13.0% | 79.4% | 2 | Watch |
 SBSCompanhia de Saneame… | $17.9B | 2.5% | 27.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 EXCExelon Corporation | $46.9B | 3.5% | 58.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $96.6B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 21 | Watch |
 SOThe Southern Company | $104.9B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 25 | Watch |
3rd  DDominion Energy, Inc… | $60.1B | 3.9% | 76.0% | 0 | Watch |
KEP Annual Dividend History (1994–2025)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.52 | 599.4% | 1 | $6711.00 | 0.0% | 12855.83x | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $0.07 | — | 1 | $2719.55 | 0.0% | 36438.97x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3756.09 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-19026.85 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.49 | -10.2% | 1 | $-4131.50 | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2020 | $0.54 | — | 1 | $1550.98 | 0.0% | 2855.79x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1827.00 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1024.00 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.37 | -78.6% | 1 | $1011.50 | 0.0% | 2739.93x | 3.0% |
| 2016 | $1.73 | -36.8% | 2 | $5489.50 | 0.0% | 3175.36x | 14.2% |
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KEP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KEP stock.
How much dividend does KEP pay per share?
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $168.78 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KEP's next ex-dividend date?
KEP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KEP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KEP's dividend safe?
KEP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.6% and FCF payout ratio of +4.2%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KEP increased its dividend?
KEP has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.8%.
How often does KEP pay dividends?
Korea Electric Power Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $168.78 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1994 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in KEP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KEP five years ago would be worth approximately $12,100 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KEP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KEP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.