Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.10
Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.1%
Payout Ratio
79.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
5 years
KRG Dividend Income Check
Safety
79.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.5% and trend is rising.
KRG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.1%
Trailing DPS$1.10
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout79.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout87.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR9.6%
5Y CAGR19.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield8.7%
1Y Total Return25.3%
5Y Total Return50.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,00510Y ago$13,14120Y ago$8,840
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). KRG's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
KRG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
KRG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kite Realty Group Trust distributes 79.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 87.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KRG has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.6% and 5-year CAGR of 19.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KRG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 4.6% buyback yield, 8.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 50.0%, with dividends contributing 23.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,141 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
KRG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.07
Avg/Payment$0.2533
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026Latest | $0.2900 | — | 4.87% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $0.2900 | ↓ -33.3% | 5.01% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.4350 | ↑ +61.1% | 5.33% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 4.91% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 4.82% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 5.09% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +3.8% | 4.55% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 3.93% | Oct 16, 2024 |
KRG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.1%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
79.2% payout
Streak
5Y
19.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.7%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRGKite Realty Group Tr… | $5.4B | 4.1% | 79.2% | 5 | Watch |
 IVTInvenTrust Propertie… | $2.5B | 2.9% | 65.4% | 8 | Watch |
1st  SITCSITE Centers Corp. | $295M | 100.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 BRXBrixmor Property Gro… | $9.3B | 3.8% | 91.7% | 5 | At Risk |
 REGRegency Centers Corp… | $14.5B | 3.5% | 97.0% | 5 | At Risk |
3rd  KIMKimco Realty Corpora… | $16.1B | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 FRTFederal Realty Inves… | $10.1B | 3.9% | 94.4% | 3 | At Risk |
 AKRAcadia Realty Trust | $2.9B | 3.5% | 7.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  WHLRWheeler Real Estate … | $127M | 5.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
KRG Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.01 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7.1% |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 6.9% | 4 | $1.38 | 78.3% | 1.28x | 7.5% |
| 2024 | $1.01 | 5.2% | 4 | $0.02 | 5459.5% | 0.02x | 7.0% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 17.1% | 4 | $0.22 | 436.4% | 0.23x | 6.7% |
| 2022 | $0.82 | 20.6% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2021 | $0.68 | 51.3% | 4 | $-0.73 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2020 | $0.45 | -71.7% | 3 | $-0.19 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $1.59 | 25.0% | 5 | $-0.01 | — | — | 11.1% |
| 2018 | $1.27 | 5.0% | 4 | $-0.56 | — | — | 8.9% |
| 2017 | $1.21 | 6.6% | 4 | $0.14 | 864.3% | 0.12x | 8.4% |
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Start ComparisonKRG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KRG stock.
How much dividend does KRG pay per share?
Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KRG's next ex-dividend date?
KRG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KRG typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KRG's dividend safe?
KRG's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +79.2% and FCF payout ratio of +87.7%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KRG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Kite Realty Group Trust is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KRG pay dividends?
Kite Realty Group Trust pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KRG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KRG five years ago would be worth approximately $15,005 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KRG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KRG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.