Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.49
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
20.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
KSS Dividend Income Check
Safety
20.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is falling.
KSS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$0.49
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout20.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-37.0%
5Y CAGR-6.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.4%
1Y Total Return127.8%
5Y Total Return-64.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,51610Y ago$7,47120Y ago$6,843
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.
KSS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
KSS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kohl's Corporation distributes 20.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KSS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -37.0% and 5-year CAGR of -6.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KSS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 3.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -64.8%, with dividends contributing 11.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,471 today.
KSS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.38
Avg/Payment$0.3688
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026Latest | $0.1250 | — | 4.16% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 2.12% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 5.46% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 14.24% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.1250 | ↓ -75.0% | 19.63% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 13.54% | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 10.48% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 8.88% | Jun 26, 2024 |
KSS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
20.6% payout
Streak
0Y
-6.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.4%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSSKohl's Corporation | $1.6B | 3.4% | 20.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  MMacy's, Inc. | $5.3B | 3.7% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  DDSDillard's, Inc. | $6.6B | 5.6% | — | 12 | Unknown |
1st  BKEThe Buckle, Inc. | $2.7B | 7.5% | 1.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TJXThe TJX Companies, I… | $171.5B | 1.1% | 33.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ROSTRoss Stores, Inc. | $73.8B | 0.7% | 24.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
KSS Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | -75.0% | 4 | $2.37 | 21.1% | 4.74x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.97 | 206.2% | 0.48x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.86 | 69.9% | 1.43x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $2.00 | 100.0% | 4 | $-0.16 | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 42.0% | 4 | $6.34 | 15.8% | 6.34x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $0.70 | -73.7% | 1 | $-1.06 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $2.68 | 9.8% | 4 | $4.37 | 61.3% | 1.63x | 6.9% |
| 2018 | $2.44 | 10.9% | 4 | $4.85 | 50.3% | 1.99x | 6.3% |
| 2017 | $2.20 | 10.0% | 4 | $5.12 | 43.0% | 2.33x | 5.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KSS stock.
How much dividend does KSS pay per share?
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KSS's next ex-dividend date?
KSS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KSS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KSS's dividend safe?
KSS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +20.6% and FCF payout ratio of +4.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KSS increased its dividend?
KSS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -6.6%.
How often does KSS pay dividends?
Kohl's Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KSS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KSS five years ago would be worth approximately $3,516 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KSS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KSS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.