Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.66
KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
12.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
12.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$0.66
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout12.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout14.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR3.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return-2.9%
5Y Total Return-10.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,93010Y ago$8,93020Y ago$8,930
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. distributes 12.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 14.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KKRS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 3.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KKRS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -10.7%, with dividends contributing 21.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,930 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.50
Avg/Payment$0.2892
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025Latest | $0.2891 | — | 6.64% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2891 | — | 6.05% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.2891 | — | 6.77% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2891 | — | 6.36% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2891 | — | 5.97% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.2891 | — | 5.57% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2891 | — | 6.00% | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2891 | — | 5.77% | Apr 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Credit Servicing and Structured Finance
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
12.5% payout
Streak
0Y
3.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#4 of 4
Annual Dividend History
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.16 | -0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.26 | 22.0% | 4.55x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.09 | 28.3% | 3.54x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.16 | 32.9% | 4 | $-1.37 | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $0.87 | — | 3 | $19.42 | 4.5% | 22.32x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.77 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.32 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.12 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.95 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.59 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does KKRS pay per share?
KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. (KKRS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.66 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KKRS's next ex-dividend date?
KKRS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KKRS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KKRS's dividend safe?
KKRS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +12.5% and FCF payout ratio of +14.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KKRS increased its dividend?
KKRS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.7%.
How often does KKRS pay dividends?
KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC 4. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.66 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2021 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in KKRS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KKRS five years ago would be worth approximately $8,930 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KKRS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KKRS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% 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.