Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.13
Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
6.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
KGC Dividend Income Check
Safety
6.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
KGC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.13
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout6.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR1.4%
5Y CAGR15.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return103.4%
5Y Total Return314.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$41,40310Y ago$56,37820Y ago$26,514
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.
KGC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
KGC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kinross Gold Corporation distributes 6.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KGC has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.4% and 5-year CAGR of 15.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KGC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 314.0%, with dividends contributing 8.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $56,378 today.
KGC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.62
Avg/Payment$0.0312
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.0400 | — | 48.99% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.0400 | ↑ +14.3% | 41.46% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.0350 | ↑ +16.7% | 45.55% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 61.51% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 81.91% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 1.05% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | $0.0300 | — | 1.22% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.0300 | — | 1.22% | Dec 12, 2024 |
KGC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
6.4% payout
Streak
2Y
15.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $36.9B | 0.4% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  NEMNewmont Corporation | $127.5B | 0.9% | 15.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $95.1B | 0.8% | 16.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 WPMWheaton Precious Met… | $61.1B | 0.5% | 20.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  FNVFranco-Nevada Corpor… | $45.2B | 0.6% | 24.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 AGIAlamos Gold Inc. | $17.6B | 0.2% | 4.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HLHecla Mining Company | $12.2B | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
KGC Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.13 | -16.7% | 4 | $1.99 | 6.3% | 15.92x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $0.15 | 25.0% | 5 | $0.77 | 19.5% | 5.13x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.34 | 35.3% | 2.83x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.47 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.12 | 100.0% | 4 | $0.17 | 70.6% | 1.42x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.06 | — | 2 | $1.11 | 5.4% | 18.50x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.58 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.02 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.35 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonKGC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KGC stock.
How much dividend does KGC pay per share?
Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KGC's next ex-dividend date?
KGC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KGC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KGC's dividend safe?
KGC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +6.4% and FCF payout ratio of +5.0%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KGC increased its dividend?
KGC has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.8%.
How often does KGC pay dividends?
Kinross Gold Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KGC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KGC five years ago would be worth approximately $41,403 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KGC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KGC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.