Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.31
Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
11.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
KOP Dividend Income Check
Safety
11.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is unknown.
KOP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.31
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout11.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR17.0%
5Y CAGR-20.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return36.9%
5Y Total Return42.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,24510Y ago$15,81320Y ago$28,838
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.
KOP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
KOP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Koppers Holdings Inc. distributes 11.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KOP has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 17.0% and 5-year CAGR of -20.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KOP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 4.4% buyback yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 42.5%, with dividends contributing 3.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,813 today.
KOP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.72
Avg/Payment$0.0860
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 83.33% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.0900 | ↑ +12.5% | 87.88% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.08% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 1.07% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 97.66% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.0800 | ↑ +14.3% | 97.09% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 72.80% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 68.22% | Sep 16, 2024 |
KOP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
11.4% payout
Streak
3Y
-20.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOPKoppers Holdings Inc… | $872M | 0.7% | 11.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.0B | 2.1% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.0B | 0.5% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $532M | 3.2% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.0B | 4.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KALUKaiser Aluminum Corp… | $3.0B | 1.6% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CBTCabot Corporation | $4.7B | 2.0% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
 HBBHamilton Beach Brand… | $292M | 2.2% | 24.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  MERCMercer International… | $43M | 23.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
KOP Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.32 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.74 | 11.7% | 8.56x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.28 | 16.7% | 4 | $2.46 | 11.4% | 8.79x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $0.24 | 20.0% | 4 | $4.14 | 5.8% | 17.25x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | — | 4 | $3.00 | 6.7% | 15.00x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.90 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.71 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.16 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.10 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.32 | — | — | — |
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KOP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KOP stock.
How much dividend does KOP pay per share?
Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KOP's next ex-dividend date?
KOP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KOP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KOP's dividend safe?
KOP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +11.4% and FCF payout ratio of +4.3%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KOP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Koppers Holdings Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -20.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does KOP pay dividends?
Koppers Holdings Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KOP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KOP five years ago would be worth approximately $14,245 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KOP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KOP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.