Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.07
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
51.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
KTB Dividend Income Check
Safety
51.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.3% and trend is rising.
KTB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$2.07
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR16.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return18.9%
5Y Total Return36.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,60110Y ago$22,28420Y ago$22,284
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.
KTB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
KTB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kontoor Brands, Inc. distributes 51.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KTB has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 16.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KTB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 36.0%, with dividends contributing 15.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,284 today.
KTB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.83
Avg/Payment$0.4915
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 2.92% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.5300 | — | 3.09% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.5300 | ↑ +1.9% | 2.82% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 2.65% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 3.02% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 3.44% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.5200 | ↑ +4.0% | 2.30% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 2.81% | Sep 20, 2024 |
KTB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
51.0% payout
Streak
5Y
16.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTBKontoor Brands, Inc. | $4.3B | 2.7% | 51.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 PVHPVH Corp. | $4.1B | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RLRalph Lauren Corpora… | $47.9B | 0.9% | 27.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  GESGuess', Inc. | $877M | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  CATOThe Cato Corporation | $53M | 18.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  OXMOxford Industries, I… | $675M | 6.0% | 46.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 VFCV.F. Corporation | $7.5B | 1.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
KTB Annual Dividend History (2017–2026)
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.06 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $2.09 | 3.5% | 4 | $4.05 | 51.6% | 1.94x | 5.3% |
| 2024 | $2.02 | 4.1% | 4 | $4.36 | 46.3% | 2.16x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $1.94 | 4.3% | 4 | $4.06 | 47.8% | 2.09x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $1.86 | 12.0% | 4 | $4.31 | 43.2% | 2.32x | 4.8% |
| 2021 | $1.66 | 72.9% | 4 | $3.31 | 50.2% | 1.99x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $0.96 | -14.3% | 2 | $1.17 | 82.1% | 1.22x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $1.12 | — | 2 | $1.69 | 66.3% | 1.51x | 2.9% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.64 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.05 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KTB stock.
How much dividend does KTB pay per share?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.07 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KTB's next ex-dividend date?
KTB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KTB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KTB's dividend safe?
KTB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +51.0% and FCF payout ratio of +26.5%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KTB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Kontoor Brands, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KTB pay dividends?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.07 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KTB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KTB five years ago would be worth approximately $13,601 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KTB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KTB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.