Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
32.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
KKR Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
KKR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR6.2%
5Y CAGR6.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.0%
1Y Total Return-20.1%
5Y Total Return78.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,79810Y ago$80,82620Y ago$47,581
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.
KKR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
KKR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KKR & Co. Inc. distributes 32.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KKR has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.2% and 5-year CAGR of 6.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KKR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 1.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 78.0%, with dividends contributing 5.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $80,826 today.
KKR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.35
Avg/Payment$0.1675
Latest Change+5.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.1950 | ↑ +5.4% | 77.34% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.1850 | — | 72.16% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 64.02% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 50.86% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.1850 | ↑ +5.7% | 56.70% | May 27, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1750 | — | 49.80% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.1750 | — | 50.43% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.1750 | — | 60.34% | Aug 27, 2024 |
KKR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
32.4% payout
Streak
6Y
6.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.0%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKRKKR & Co. Inc. | $86.5B | 0.8% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 BXBlackstone Inc. | $97.0B | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 APOApollo Global Manage… | $79.3B | 1.6% | 29.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CGThe Carlyle Group In… | $16.2B | 3.0% | 62.5% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  ARESAres Management Corp… | $42.5B | 6.2% | — | 6 | Unknown |
1st  TPGTPG Inc. | $16.1B | 19.1% | 6.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  OWLBlue Owl Capital Inc… | $14.9B | 8.6% | 6.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
KKR Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.73 | 5.8% | 4 | $2.34 | 31.2% | 3.21x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.69 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.28 | 21.0% | 4.75x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.65 | 6.6% | 4 | $4.09 | 15.9% | 6.29x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.61 | 7.0% | 4 | $-0.79 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $0.57 | 7.5% | 4 | $7.42 | 7.7% | 13.02x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.53 | 6.0% | 4 | $3.37 | 15.7% | 6.36x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | -21.3% | 4 | $3.54 | 14.1% | 7.08x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.64 | -5.2% | 4 | $2.06 | 30.8% | 3.24x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.67 | 4.7% | 4 | $1.95 | 34.4% | 2.91x | 1.7% |
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KKR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KKR stock.
How much dividend does KKR pay per share?
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KKR's next ex-dividend date?
KKR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KKR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KKR's dividend safe?
KKR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.4% and FCF payout ratio of +9.5%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KKR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, KKR & Co. Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KKR pay dividends?
KKR & Co. Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KKR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KKR five years ago would be worth approximately $17,798 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KKR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KKR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.