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
3.7%
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 Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$1.55
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout78.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout65.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
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 Yield6.6%
Total Shareholder Yield10.3%
1Y Total Return16.7%
5Y Total Return-18.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,20010Y ago$28,79020Y ago$34,406
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 65.3%, rated "Adequate".
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: 3.7% dividend yield, 6.6% buyback yield, 10.3% 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 -18.0%, with dividends contributing 11.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,790 today.
KFRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.04
Avg/Payment$0.3520
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 3.53% | 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 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3800 | — | 2.40% | Sep 27, 2024 |
KFRC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#4 of 6
Safety
Watch
78.9% payout
Streak
8Y
14.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.3%
#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 | $0.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 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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Start ComparisonKFRC — 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 +3.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
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 +65.3%. 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 Semi-Annual. 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 $8,200 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 +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.