Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.81
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.2%
Trailing DPS$0.81
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout94.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return-15.5%
5Y Total Return-20.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,94110Y ago$7,94120Y ago$7,941
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kenvue Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 94.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KVUE has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KVUE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.2% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 4.9% 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 -20.6%, with dividends contributing 8.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,941 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 11 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.24
Avg/Payment$0.2039
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.2050 | — | 3.50% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.2050 | ↑ +2.5% | 3.80% | Aug 28, 2024 |
| May 7, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.98% | May 22, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Consumer Health and Wellness Products
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.2%
#1 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#1 of 3
Annual Dividend History
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.21 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $0.82 | 1.9% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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How much dividend does KVUE pay per share?
Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.81 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.2%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is KVUE's dividend safe?
KVUE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +94.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KVUE increased its dividend?
KVUE has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does KVUE pay dividends?
Kenvue Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.81 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 $7,941 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 +4.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.