Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.79
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.9%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
KRT Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.7% and trend is unknown.
KRT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.9%
Trailing DPS$1.79
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout121.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR72.6%
5Y CAGR1.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return19.9%
5Y Total Return94.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,43810Y ago$19,18620Y ago$19,186
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). KRT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
KRT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
KRT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Karat Packaging Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 121.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KRT has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 72.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KRT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.9% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 94.4%, with dividends contributing 28.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,186 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
KRT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 13 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.20
Avg/Payment$0.4000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 7.12% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 8.52% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 7.00% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 5.76% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 5.57% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.4000 | ↓ -20.0% | 5.43% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +42.9% | 5.30% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.3500 | ↑ +16.7% | 4.70% | May 24, 2024 |
KRT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.9%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
4Y
1.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st KRTKarat Packaging Inc. | $607M | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc. | $4.3B | 2.0% | 29.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
 GEFGreif, Inc. | $3.2B | 3.1% | 12.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.1B | 4.0% | 52.5% | 30 | Sustainable |
2nd  IPInternational Paper … | $17.5B | 5.6% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $19.9B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
KRT Annual Dividend History (2017–2026)
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 16.1% | 4 | $1.56 | 115.4% | 0.87x | 9.7% |
| 2024 | $1.55 | 47.6% | 4 | $1.49 | 104.0% | 0.96x | 8.4% |
| 2023 | $1.05 | 200.0% | 3 | $1.63 | 64.4% | 1.55x | 5.7% |
| 2022 | $0.35 | — | 1 | $1.19 | 29.4% | 3.40x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.12 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.13 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.11 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.21 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KRT stock.
How much dividend does KRT pay per share?
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KRT's next ex-dividend date?
KRT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KRT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KRT's dividend safe?
KRT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +121.0%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KRT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Karat Packaging Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does KRT pay dividends?
Karat Packaging Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KRT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KRT five years ago would be worth approximately $19,438 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KRT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KRT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.