Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.27
Kemper Corporation (KMPR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.1%
Payout Ratio
55.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
KMPR 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 1.7% and trend is flat.
KMPR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.1%
Trailing DPS$1.27
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.1%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield20.5%
Total Shareholder Yield25.6%
1Y Total Return-58.4%
5Y Total Return-55.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,49210Y ago$11,49120Y ago$11,234
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.
KMPR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
KMPR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kemper Corporation 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
KMPR has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.1% and 5-year CAGR of 1.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KMPR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.1% dividend yield, 20.5% buyback yield, 25.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -55.1%, with dividends contributing 9.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,491 today.
KMPR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.26
Avg/Payment$0.3130
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.3200 | — | 4.24% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.3200 | — | 3.96% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 3.51% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 2.40% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.95% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +3.2% | 1.90% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 1.76% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 1.97% | Sep 3, 2024 |
KMPR Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.1%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
55.5% payout
Streak
1Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
25.6%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st KMPRKemper Corporation | $1.5B | 5.1% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.1B | 0.9% | 6.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $32.5B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KINSKingstone Companies,… | $235M | 0.6% | 3.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PGRThe Progressive Corp… | $120.1B | 0.6% | 7.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ALLThe Allstate Corpora… | $56.9B | 1.8% | 10.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  METMetLife, Inc. | $55.8B | 2.7% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  AFLAflac Incorporated | $59.5B | 2.0% | 32.9% | 42 | Sustainable |
KMPR Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.64 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.28 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.29 | 55.9% | 1.79x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.91 | 25.3% | 3.96x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $-4.25 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $-4.72 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $1.24 | 3.3% | 4 | $-1.88 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 16.5% | 4 | $6.14 | 19.5% | 5.12x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.03 | 7.3% | 4 | $7.96 | 12.9% | 7.73x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.24 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.33 | 41.2% | 2.43x | 1.3% |
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KMPR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KMPR stock.
How much dividend does KMPR pay per share?
Kemper Corporation (KMPR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KMPR's next ex-dividend date?
KMPR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KMPR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KMPR's dividend safe?
KMPR'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 KMPR increased its dividend?
KMPR has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%.
How often does KMPR pay dividends?
Kemper Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KMPR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KMPR five years ago would be worth approximately $4,492 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KMPR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KMPR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.