Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.10
Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
3.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
KINS Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is falling.
KINS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$0.10
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-5.9%
5Y CAGR-11.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.6%
1Y Total Return-10.1%
5Y Total Return99.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,94010Y ago$20,18820Y ago$76,744
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.
KINS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
KINS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kingstone Companies, Inc. distributes 3.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KINS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -5.9% and 5-year CAGR of -11.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KINS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 0.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 99.4%, with dividends contributing 4.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,188 today.
KINS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.09
Avg/Payment$0.0544
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.0500 | — | 1.23% | May 26, 2026 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.0500 | — | 93.23% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 65.83% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.0500 | ↑ +25.0% | 31.57% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.0400 | — | 4.10% | Sep 15, 2022 |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.0400 | — | 3.56% | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.0400 | — | 3.05% | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.0400 | — | 3.23% | Dec 15, 2021 |
KINS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
3.5% payout
Streak
0Y
-11.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.6%
#4 of 4
HIHO
HCI
SIGIKINS Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $0.10 | — | 2 | $2.88 | 3.5% | 28.80x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.48 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.57 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.12 | -25.0% | 3 | $-2.12 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.16 | -12.3% | 4 | $-0.70 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.18 | -43.8% | 4 | $0.09 | 201.4% | 0.50x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $0.33 | -18.8% | 4 | $-0.55 | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 32.2% | 4 | $0.29 | 137.9% | 0.72x | 6.2% |
| 2017 | $0.30 | 21.0% | 4 | $0.94 | 32.2% | 3.11x | 4.7% |
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Start ComparisonKINS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KINS stock.
How much dividend does KINS pay per share?
Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KINS's next ex-dividend date?
KINS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KINS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KINS's dividend safe?
KINS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.5% and FCF payout ratio of +2.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KINS increased its dividend?
KINS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.3%.
How often does KINS pay dividends?
Kingstone Companies, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KINS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KINS five years ago would be worth approximately $19,940 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KINS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KINS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.