Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
3.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
KNSL Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.3% and trend is rising.
KNSL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout1.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR9.4%
5Y CAGR13.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return-32.7%
5Y Total Return85.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,52510Y ago$170,67020Y ago$170,672
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.
KNSL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
KNSL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. distributes 3.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 1.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KNSL has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.4% and 5-year CAGR of 13.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KNSL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 1.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 85.2%, with dividends contributing 1.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $170,670 today.
KNSL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.94
Avg/Payment$0.1470
Latest Change+47.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | ↑ +47.1% | 19.87% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 17.67% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 14.43% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 13.70% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.1700 | ↑ +13.3% | 14.48% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 11.80% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 12.14% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 15.12% | Jun 13, 2024 |
KNSL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
3.1% payout
Streak
10Y
13.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNSLKinsale Capital Grou… | $7.2B | 0.2% | 3.1% | 10 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $33.7B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  RLIRLI Corp. | $4.6B | 5.3% | 59.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 JRVRJames River Group Ho… | $198M | 0.8% | 4.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AIGAmerican Internation… | $41.0B | 2.2% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  MKLMarkel Corporation | $22.5B | 2.7% | — | 6 | Unknown |
3rd  WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $24.9B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
KNSL Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.68 | 13.3% | 4 | $21.65 | 3.1% | 31.84x | 0.3% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 7.1% | 4 | $17.78 | 3.4% | 29.63x | 0.3% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 7.7% | 4 | $13.22 | 4.2% | 23.61x | 0.3% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 18.2% | 4 | $6.88 | 7.6% | 13.23x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.44 | 22.2% | 4 | $6.62 | 6.6% | 15.05x | 0.2% |
| 2020 | $0.36 | 12.5% | 4 | $3.87 | 9.3% | 10.75x | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $0.32 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.86 | 11.2% | 8.94x | 0.2% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | 16.7% | 4 | $1.56 | 17.9% | 5.57x | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $0.24 | 140.0% | 4 | $1.16 | 20.7% | 4.83x | 0.1% |
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Start ComparisonKNSL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KNSL stock.
How much dividend does KNSL pay per share?
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KNSL's next ex-dividend date?
KNSL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KNSL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KNSL's dividend safe?
KNSL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.1% and FCF payout ratio of +1.5%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KNSL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KNSL pay dividends?
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KNSL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KNSL five years ago would be worth approximately $18,525 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KNSL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KNSL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.3% 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 consistent dividend growth.