Trailing Dividend / Share
$1161.87
KT Corporation (KT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
34.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
KT Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.3% and trend is rising.
KT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$1161.87
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout53.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR3.3%
5Y CAGR5.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return1.4%
5Y Total Return69.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)30.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,96310Y ago$16,14620Y ago$15,143
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). KT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
KT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
KT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KT Corporation distributes 34.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 53.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.3% and 5-year CAGR of 5.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 69.6%, with dividends contributing 30.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,146 today.
KT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.57
Avg/Payment$0.3784
Latest Change+7.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026Latest | $0.2116 | ↑ +7.9% | 4.44% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 | $0.1960 | ↓ -3.6% | 4.63% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.2033 | ↓ -0.3% | 3.42% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.2039 | ↓ -5.8% | 4.38% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.2164 | ↑ +3.3% | 3.87% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2095 | ↑ +19.8% | 4.21% | May 7, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1749 | ↓ -3.4% | 3.13% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1811 | ↑ +0.4% | 3.53% | Nov 7, 2024 |
KT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
34.1% payout
Streak
1Y
5.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTKT Corporation | $9.1B | 4.5% | 34.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SKMSK Telecom Co.,Ltd | $13.4B | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  BCEBCE Inc. | $19.0B | 7.5% | 31.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  TEFTelefónica, S.A. | $24.4B | 8.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 VIVTelefônica Brasil S.… | $18.3B | 2.2% | 35.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TAT&T Inc. | $167.2B | 4.7% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VZVerizon Communicatio… | $191.5B | 5.9% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $174.9B | 2.2% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 LUMNLumen Technologies, … | $5.8B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
KT Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.61 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 48.1% | 4 | $3534.00 | 0.0% | 4392.24x | 7.3% |
| 2024 | $0.54 | -23.5% | 3 | $952.90 | 0.1% | 1753.39x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $0.71 | -2.5% | 1 | $2019.00 | 0.0% | 2840.42x | 6.5% |
| 2022 | $0.73 | -3.4% | 1 | $2598.00 | 0.0% | 3562.61x | 6.7% |
| 2021 | $0.75 | 24.5% | 1 | $2873.61 | 0.0% | 3807.62x | 6.9% |
| 2020 | $0.61 | 36.4% | 1 | $1341.50 | 0.0% | 2212.35x | 5.5% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | -6.3% | 1 | $1255.13 | 0.0% | 2824.07x | 4.1% |
| 2018 | $0.47 | -49.2% | 1 | $1404.74 | 0.0% | 2960.96x | 4.3% |
| 2017 | $0.93 | 166.3% | 1 | $941.50 | 0.1% | 1007.32x | 8.5% |
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KT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KT stock.
How much dividend does KT pay per share?
KT Corporation (KT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1161.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KT's next ex-dividend date?
KT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KT's dividend safe?
KT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.1% and FCF payout ratio of +53.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KT increased its dividend?
KT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.8%.
How often does KT pay dividends?
KT Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1161.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KT five years ago would be worth approximately $16,963 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.