Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.35
The Kroger Co. (KR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
87.1%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
21 years
KR Dividend Income Check
Safety
87.1% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
21 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
KR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$1.35
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout87.1%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout25.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak21 years
3Y CAGR12.5%
5Y CAGR14.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.5%
Total Shareholder Yield8.5%
1Y Total Return-7.7%
5Y Total Return89.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,98710Y ago$21,53020Y ago$74,406
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.
KR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
KR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Kroger Co. distributes 87.1% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KR has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.5% and 5-year CAGR of 14.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 6.5% buyback yield, 8.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 89.9%, with dividends contributing 14.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,530 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
KR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.72
Avg/Payment$0.2860
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | — | 2.07% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3500 | — | 1.92% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.01% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3500 | ↑ +9.4% | 1.88% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.89% | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.92% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3200 | — | 2.10% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3200 | ↑ +10.3% | 2.25% | Sep 1, 2024 |
KR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#4 of 7
Safety
At Risk
87.1% payout
Streak
21Y
14.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.5%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRThe Kroger Co. | $41.8B | 2.0% | 87.1% | 21 | At Risk |
 WMTWalmart Inc. | $1.0T | 0.7% | 34.3% | 37 | Sustainable |
1st  TGTTarget Corporation | $59.3B | 3.5% | 55.4% | 22 | Sustainable |
2nd  ACIAlbertsons Companies… | $8.2B | 3.2% | 30.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | $1.8B | 1.9% | 37.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  VLGEAVillage Super Market… | $640M | 2.1% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 COSTCostco Wholesale Cor… | $441.4B | 0.5% | 27.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
KR Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.34 | 9.8% | 4 | $1.54 | 87.0% | 1.15x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $1.22 | 10.9% | 4 | $3.67 | 33.2% | 3.01x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.10 | 17.0% | 4 | $2.96 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.94 | 20.5% | 4 | $3.06 | 30.7% | 3.26x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.78 | 14.7% | 4 | $2.17 | 35.9% | 2.78x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.68 | 13.3% | 4 | $3.27 | 20.8% | 4.81x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | 13.2% | 4 | $2.04 | 29.4% | 3.40x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.53 | 8.2% | 4 | $3.76 | 14.1% | 7.09x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.49 | 8.9% | 4 | $2.09 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 1.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KR stock.
How much dividend does KR pay per share?
The Kroger Co. (KR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KR's next ex-dividend date?
KR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KR's dividend safe?
KR's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +87.1% and FCF payout ratio of +25.1%. With 21 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is KR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, The Kroger Co. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 21 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KR pay dividends?
The Kroger Co. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KR five years ago would be worth approximately $18,987 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.