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
5.4%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
KRNY Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable 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 Yield5.4%
Trailing DPS$0.44
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout69.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
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 Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return35.4%
5Y Total Return-20.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,96710Y ago$9,30320Y ago$12,514
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kearny Financial Corp. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 69.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — 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: 5.4% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 5.5% 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 -20.3%, with dividends contributing 17.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,303 today.
KRNY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.19
Avg/Payment$0.1095
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026Latest | $0.1100 | — | 5.40% | 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 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 5.33% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 7.36% | Aug 26, 2024 |
KRNY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.4%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
0Y
6.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st KRNYKearny Financial Cor… | $510M | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.4% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $587M | 3.7% | 72.9% | 10 | Watch |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.7B | 3.0% | 37.4% | 7 | Sustainable |
 HONEHarborOne Bancorp, I… | $522M | 2.6% | 47.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
 DCOMDime Community Bancs… | $1.6B | 2.7% | 38.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 FHNFirst Horizon Corpor… | $12.2B | 2.5% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $86.9B | 1.3% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
KRNY Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.22 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 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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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 +5.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
Is KRNY's dividend safe?
KRNY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +69.7%. 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 Semi-Annual. 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 $7,967 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 +5.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.