Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.55
Kforce Inc. (KFRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
78.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
8 years
KFRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
78.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
KFRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$1.55
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout78.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout122.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR9.1%
5Y CAGR14.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.5%
Total Shareholder Yield8.5%
1Y Total Return75.7%
5Y Total Return0.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,03910Y ago$31,36820Y ago$55,638
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.
KFRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
KFRC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kforce Inc. distributes 78.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 122.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KFRC has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.1% and 5-year CAGR of 14.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KFRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 5.5% buyback yield, 8.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 0.4%, with dividends contributing 12.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,368 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
KFRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.18
Avg/Payment$0.3590
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 3.10% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.4000 | — | 3.16% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.4000 | ↑ +2.6% | 5.74% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 5.22% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 5.09% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 3.92% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3900 | ↑ +2.6% | 2.99% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.3800 | — | 2.54% | Dec 20, 2024 |
KFRC Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#3 of 6
Safety
Watch
78.9% payout
Streak
8Y
14.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.5%
#2 of 6
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NSPKFRC Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | 2.6% | 4 | $1.96 | 79.6% | 1.26x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $1.52 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.62 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $1.44 | 20.0% | 4 | $3.13 | 46.0% | 2.17x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 22.4% | 4 | $3.68 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $0.98 | 22.5% | 4 | $3.54 | 27.7% | 3.61x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.62 | 30.5% | 3.27x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.72 | 20.0% | 4 | $2.30 | 31.3% | 3.19x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 25.0% | 4 | $2.23 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.26 | 38.1% | 2.63x | 1.1% |
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KFRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KFRC stock.
How much dividend does KFRC pay per share?
Kforce Inc. (KFRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KFRC's next ex-dividend date?
KFRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KFRC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KFRC's dividend safe?
KFRC's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +78.9% and FCF payout ratio of +122.3%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KFRC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Kforce Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KFRC pay dividends?
Kforce Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KFRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KFRC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,039 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KFRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KFRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.