Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.07
Knowles Corporation (KN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
KN Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
KN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.07
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout8.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return128.3%
5Y Total Return106.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,62110Y ago$28,67920Y ago$13,995
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.
KN Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
This company has not paid dividends during the available data period.
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Knowles Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KN has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 106.2%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,679 today.
KN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#3 of 3
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#3 of 3
MCHP
SWKSKN Annual Dividend History (2012–2025)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.50 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.67 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.79 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.69 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.59 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.03 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.53 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.74 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.75 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.47 | — | — | — |
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KN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KN stock.
How much dividend does KN pay per share?
Knowles Corporation (KN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.07 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is KN's next ex-dividend date?
KN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KN typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is KN's dividend safe?
KN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +8.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KN increased its dividend?
KN has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does KN pay dividends?
Knowles Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.07 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2012 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in KN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KN five years ago would be worth approximately $20,621 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.