Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.44
Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
76.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
KRNY Dividend Income Check
Safety
76.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
KRNY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$0.44
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout76.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout61.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR6.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield5.0%
1Y Total Return48.6%
5Y Total Return-17.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,20910Y ago$9,24620Y ago$11,793
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.
KRNY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
KRNY Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kearny Financial Corp. distributes 76.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 61.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KRNY does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 6.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KRNY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 5.0% 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 -17.9%, with dividends contributing 16.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,246 today.
KRNY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.20
Avg/Payment$0.1100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026Latest | $0.1100 | — | 4.72% | Nov 18, 2026 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $0.1100 | — | 4.62% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 | $0.1100 | — | 5.42% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | $0.1100 | — | 5.45% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 6.81% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 7.28% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 7.03% | May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 6.11% | Feb 26, 2025 |
KRNY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#2 of 7
Safety
Watch
76.8% payout
Streak
0Y
6.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.0%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd KRNYKearny Financial Cor… | $567M | 4.9% | 76.8% | 0 | Watch |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.7B | 2.7% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.6% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
 DCOMDime Community Bancs… | $1.9B | 2.4% | 38.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FHNFirst Horizon Corpor… | $10.9B | 2.7% | 31.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $97.2B | 1.1% | 33.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  FISFidelity National In… | $14.8B | 5.7% | 2.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
KRNY Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 4 | $0.57 | 77.2% | 1.30x | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.42 | 104.8% | 0.95x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.39 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.63 | 69.8% | 1.43x | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $0.95 | 46.3% | 2.16x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.40 | 25.0% | 4 | $0.77 | 51.9% | 1.92x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $0.32 | 28.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 58.2% | 1.72x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $0.25 | -21.9% | 4 | $0.46 | 54.3% | 1.84x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | 33.3% | 5 | $0.24 | 133.3% | 0.75x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.24 | 200.0% | 5 | $0.22 | 109.1% | 0.92x | 2.3% |
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KRNY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KRNY stock.
How much dividend does KRNY pay per share?
Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KRNY's next ex-dividend date?
KRNY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KRNY typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KRNY's dividend safe?
KRNY's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +76.8% and FCF payout ratio of +61.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KRNY increased its dividend?
KRNY has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.6%.
How often does KRNY pay dividends?
Kearny Financial Corp. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.44 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KRNY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KRNY five years ago would be worth approximately $8,209 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KRNY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KRNY'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 +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.