Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.27
Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.4%
Payout Ratio
55.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
KMPB Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.1% and trend is unknown.
KMPB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.4%
Trailing DPS$1.27
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR9.4%
5Y CAGR1.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield21.7%
Total Shareholder Yield27.0%
1Y Total Return12.8%
5Y Total Return23.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,34510Y ago$12,34520Y ago$12,345
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.
KMPB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
KMPB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed distributes 55.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KMPB has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.4% and 5-year CAGR of 1.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KMPB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.4% dividend yield, 21.7% buyback yield, 27.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 23.5%, with dividends contributing 24.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,345 today.
KMPB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 17 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.29
Avg/Payment$0.3702
Latest Change+8.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.3984 | ↑ +8.5% | 6.29% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3672 | — | 6.23% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 6.26% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 6.21% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 6.41% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 6.23% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3672 | — | 6.18% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3672 | — | 6.54% | Sep 16, 2024 |
KMPB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.4%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
55.5% payout
Streak
1Y
1.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
27.0%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st KMPBKemper Corporation 5… | $1.4B | 5.4% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  KMPRKemper Corporation | $1.7B | 4.3% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $36.5B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 THGThe Hanover Insuranc… | $6.6B | 2.0% | 19.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.0B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CINFCincinnati Financial… | $25.2B | 2.1% | 21.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PGRThe Progressive Corp… | $114.7B | 0.6% | 7.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ALLThe Allstate Corpora… | $55.0B | 1.8% | 10.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  SAFTSafety Insurance Gro… | $1.1B | 5.0% | 54.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
KMPB Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.77 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $1.47 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.29 | 64.1% | 1.56x | 6.1% |
| 2024 | $1.47 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.91 | 29.9% | 3.34x | 6.1% |
| 2023 | $1.47 | 30.9% | 4 | $-4.25 | — | — | 6.1% |
| 2022 | $1.12 | — | 3 | $-4.72 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.88 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.14 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.96 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.24 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.33 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonKMPB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KMPB stock.
How much dividend does KMPB pay per share?
Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed (KMPB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KMPB's next ex-dividend date?
KMPB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KMPB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KMPB's dividend safe?
KMPB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.5% and FCF payout ratio of +19.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KMPB increased its dividend?
KMPB has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.5%.
How often does KMPB pay dividends?
Kemper Corporation 5.875% Fixed pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KMPB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KMPB five years ago would be worth approximately $12,345 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KMPB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KMPB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.