Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.31
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
44.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
KNOP Dividend Income Check
Safety
44.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.7% and trend is falling.
KNOP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.31
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout44.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout6.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-63.2%
5Y CAGR-45.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return52.8%
5Y Total Return-29.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,10410Y ago$13,53220Y ago$13,669
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.
KNOP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
KNOP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KNOT Offshore Partners LP distributes 44.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KNOP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -63.2% and 5-year CAGR of -45.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KNOP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 0.9% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -29.0%, with dividends contributing 18.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,532 today.
KNOP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.51
Avg/Payment$0.1754
Latest Change+92.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026Latest | $0.0500 | ↑ +92.3% | 1.18% | May 14, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $0.0260 | — | 100.00% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.0260 | — | 1.12% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.0260 | — | 1.49% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.0260 | — | 1.62% | May 8, 2025 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.0260 | — | 1.88% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.0260 | — | 1.69% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.0260 | — | 1.43% | Aug 8, 2024 |
KNOP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
44.7% payout
Streak
0Y
-45.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOPKNOT Offshore Partne… | $345M | 3.0% | 44.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  TKTeekay Corporation | $1.0B | 8.3% | 86.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | $2.6B | 2.7% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  NATNordic American Tank… | $1.2B | 6.8% | 6.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  TENTsakos Energy Naviga… | $1.2B | 5.3% | 37.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 FROFrontline Ltd. | $9.1B | 2.3% | 54.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DHTDHT Holdings, Inc. | $3.0B | 3.9% | 56.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 INSWInternational Seaway… | $4.2B | 3.5% | 46.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ASCArdmore Shipping Cor… | $697M | 2.2% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
KNOP Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.69 | 15.1% | 6.63x | 0.7% |
| 2024 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.21 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.10 | -95.0% | 4 | $-1.03 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.33 | 156.4% | 0.64x | 14.0% |
| 2021 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.24 | 167.7% | 0.60x | 14.0% |
| 2020 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.74 | 119.5% | 0.84x | 14.0% |
| 2019 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.55 | 134.2% | 0.75x | 14.0% |
| 2018 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.51 | 82.9% | 1.21x | 14.0% |
| 2017 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.26 | 92.0% | 1.09x | 14.0% |
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KNOP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KNOP stock.
How much dividend does KNOP pay per share?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KNOP's next ex-dividend date?
KNOP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KNOP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KNOP's dividend safe?
KNOP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +44.7% and FCF payout ratio of +6.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KNOP increased its dividend?
KNOP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -45.1%.
How often does KNOP pay dividends?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KNOP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KNOP five years ago would be worth approximately $7,104 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KNOP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KNOP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.