Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.49
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (KW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
14.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
KW Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is falling.
KW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$0.49
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-20.6%
5Y CAGR-11.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return68.9%
5Y Total Return-27.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,30310Y ago$10,25220Y ago$22,398
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.
KW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
KW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. distributes 14.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KW does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -20.6% and 5-year CAGR of -11.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -27.0%, with dividends contributing 19.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,252 today.
KW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.70
Avg/Payment$0.1850
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 4.39% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 4.44% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 4.96% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 5.77% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 7.06% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 5.53% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 6.01% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 6.52% | Oct 3, 2024 |
KW Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
14.5% payout
Streak
0Y
-11.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#3 of 4
RMR
EQR
AIVKW Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | -20.0% | 4 | $-0.28 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | -37.5% | 4 | $-0.56 | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.46 | — | — | 5.5% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 6.7% | 4 | $0.47 | 204.3% | 0.49x | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $0.90 | 2.3% | 4 | $2.24 | 40.2% | 2.49x | 5.1% |
| 2020 | $0.88 | 3.5% | 4 | $0.66 | 133.3% | 0.75x | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $0.85 | 9.0% | 4 | $1.58 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 4.9% |
| 2018 | $0.78 | 11.4% | 4 | $1.03 | 75.7% | 1.32x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $0.70 | 25.0% | 4 | $0.83 | 84.3% | 1.19x | 4.0% |
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KW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KW stock.
How much dividend does KW pay per share?
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (KW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KW's next ex-dividend date?
KW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KW's dividend safe?
KW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KW increased its dividend?
KW has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.4%.
How often does KW pay dividends?
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-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 KW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KW five years ago would be worth approximately $7,303 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% 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 the lower original cost basis.