Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.17
Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.2%
Payout Ratio
93.4%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
KRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
93.4% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
KRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.2%
Trailing DPS$2.17
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout93.4%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout3824.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.6%
5Y CAGR1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield6.3%
1Y Total Return20.9%
5Y Total Return-31.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,83710Y ago$8,68120Y ago$10,327
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.
KRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
KRC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kilroy Realty Corporation distributes 93.4% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 3824.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KRC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.2% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 6.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -31.6%, with dividends contributing 16.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,681 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
KRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.68
Avg/Payment$0.5340
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.5400 | — | 7.66% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 5.78% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 5.11% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 6.30% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 6.59% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.5400 | — | 5.34% | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.5400 | — | 5.58% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.5400 | — | 6.93% | Jul 10, 2024 |
KRC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.2%
#5 of 8
Safety
At Risk
93.4% payout
Streak
0Y
1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.3%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRCKilroy Realty Corpor… | $4.2B | 6.2% | 93.4% | 0 | At Risk |
 BXPBXP, Inc. | $9.5B | 6.8% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  HIWHighwoods Properties… | $2.8B | 7.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CUZCousins Properties I… | $4.4B | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  DEAEasterly Government … | $1.1B | 9.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PDMPiedmont Office Real… | $1.1B | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 VNOVornado Realty Trust | $5.9B | 2.3% | 15.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  AREAlexandria Real Esta… | $7.9B | 11.7% | — | 15 | Unknown |
KRC Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.54 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $2.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.32 | 93.1% | 1.07x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $2.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.77 | 122.0% | 0.82x | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $2.16 | 1.9% | 4 | $1.80 | 120.0% | 0.83x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $2.12 | 3.9% | 4 | $1.97 | 107.6% | 0.93x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $2.04 | 3.6% | 4 | $5.36 | 38.1% | 2.63x | 3.7% |
| 2020 | $1.97 | 3.1% | 4 | $1.63 | 120.9% | 0.83x | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $1.91 | 6.7% | 4 | $1.41 | 135.5% | 0.74x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $1.79 | 8.5% | 4 | $2.57 | 69.6% | 1.44x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $1.65 | -51.1% | 4 | $1.51 | 109.3% | 0.92x | 3.0% |
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Start ComparisonKRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KRC stock.
How much dividend does KRC pay per share?
Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KRC's next ex-dividend date?
KRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KRC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KRC's dividend safe?
KRC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +93.4% and FCF payout ratio of +3824.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KRC increased its dividend?
KRC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.9%.
How often does KRC pay dividends?
Kilroy Realty Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KRC five years ago would be worth approximately $6,837 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.