Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.8%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
56 years
KVUE Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
56 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is unknown.
KVUE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.8%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout74.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak56 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return16.0%
5Y Total Return-25.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,46110Y ago$7,46120Y ago$7,461
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.
KVUE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
KVUE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kenvue Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 74.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KVUE has raised its dividend for 56 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KVUE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.8% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -25.4%, with dividends contributing 10.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,461 today.
KVUE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 14 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.87
Avg/Payment$0.2050
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 5.90% | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $0.2100 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.39% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 | $0.2075 | — | 4.83% | May 27, 2026 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.2075 | — | 4.46% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.2075 | — | 4.95% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.2075 | ↑ +1.2% | 3.79% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.2050 | — | 3.53% | May 28, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.2050 | — | 3.89% | Feb 26, 2025 |
KVUE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.8%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
56Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd KVUEKenvue Inc. | $33.0B | 4.8% | 1.1% | 56 | Sustainable |
3rd  PGThe Procter & Gamble… | $337.4B | 2.9% | 63.8% | 56 | Watch |
 CLColgate-Palmolive Co… | $67.4B | 2.7% | 85.5% | 53 | At Risk |
 CHDChurch & Dwight Co.,… | $22.3B | 1.2% | 39.0% | 29 | Sustainable |
 ELThe Estée Lauder Com… | $33.3B | 1.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  PRGOPerrigo Company plc | $2.0B | 8.1% | — | 23 | Unknown |
 HLNHaleon plc | $39.2B | 2.0% | 36.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
 COTYCoty Inc. | $2.3B | 0.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 JNJJohnson & Johnson | $616.3B | 2.0% | 46.2% | 56 | Sustainable |
KVUE Annual Dividend History (2020–2026)
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.83 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $0.82 | 1.9% | 4 | $0.76 | 108.6% | 0.92x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $0.81 | 102.5% | 4 | $0.54 | 150.0% | 0.67x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $0.40 | — | 2 | $0.87 | 46.0% | 2.17x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.08 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.10 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.47 | — | — | — |
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KVUE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KVUE stock.
How much dividend does KVUE pay per share?
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KVUE's next ex-dividend date?
KVUE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KVUE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KVUE's dividend safe?
KVUE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +74.5%. With 56 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is KVUE a Dividend King?
Yes, Kenvue Inc. is classified as a Dividend King with 56 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does KVUE pay dividends?
Kenvue Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KVUE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KVUE five years ago would be worth approximately $7,461 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KVUE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KVUE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.