Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.02
Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
1.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$1.02
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout108.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR6.3%
5Y CAGR13.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return11.1%
5Y Total Return51.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,11610Y ago$12,32720Y ago$12,021
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). KIM's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kimco Realty Corporation distributes 1.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 108.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KIM has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.3% and 5-year CAGR of 13.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KIM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 51.2%, with dividends contributing 24.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,327 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.61
Avg/Payment$0.2305
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | — | 4.33% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 5.02% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.39% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.72% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.57% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 3.86% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 4.54% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 5.47% | Jun 20, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Open-Air Shopping Centers
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.7% payout
Streak
1Y
13.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd KIMKimco Realty Corpora… | $16.0B | 4.3% | 1.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
REGRegency Centers Corp… | $14.4B | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
PECOPhillips Edison & Co… | $4.9B | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
CURBCurbline Properties … | $2.9B | 2.6% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd BFSSaul Centers, Inc. | $835M | 6.9% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st SITCSITE Centers Corp. | $323M | 100.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
CDR-PBCedar Realty Trust, … | $260M | 4.0% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
CDR-PCCedar Realty Trust, … | $248M | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.01 | 4.1% | 4 | — | — | — | 7.0% |
| 2024 | $0.97 | -4.9% | 4 | $0.55 | 176.4% | 0.57x | 6.8% |
| 2023 | $1.02 | 21.4% | 4 | $1.02 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 7.1% |
| 2022 | $0.84 | 23.5% | 4 | $0.16 | 525.0% | 0.19x | 5.9% |
| 2021 | $0.68 | 25.9% | 4 | $1.60 | 42.5% | 2.35x | 4.7% |
| 2020 | $0.54 | -51.8% | 3 | $2.25 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 149.3% | 0.67x | 7.8% |
| 2018 | $1.12 | 2.8% | 4 | $1.18 | 94.9% | 1.05x | 7.8% |
| 2017 | $1.09 | 5.3% | 4 | $0.87 | 125.3% | 0.80x | 7.6% |
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How much dividend does KIM pay per share?
Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KIM's next ex-dividend date?
KIM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KIM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KIM's dividend safe?
KIM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.7% and FCF payout ratio of +108.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KIM increased its dividend?
KIM has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.3%.
How often does KIM pay dividends?
Kimco Realty Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KIM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KIM five years ago would be worth approximately $15,116 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KIM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KIM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.