KR
Kroger
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: KR
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.45%
Payout ratio: 90.3%
Kroger's latest dividend was on May 15, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.35 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.4 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.51% based on its recent close price.
KR dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Kroger Dividend yield
KR has a dividend yield of 2.51% which is above the industry average but below the Consumer Defensive sector average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.27%, Kroger's dividend yield is 23% lower. Historically KR's dividend yield has averaged at 2.0% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.
KR Dividend history
Kroger has been paying dividends since 2007. KR has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 9% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 23% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 41%.
Kroger Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.35 | 2.12% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.35 | 1.92% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.35 | 2.01% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.35 | 1.88% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.32 | 1.89% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.32 | 1.92% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.32 | 2.1% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.32 | 2.25% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.29 | 2.1% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.29 | 2.47% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.29 | 2.49% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.29 | 2.2% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.26 | 2.11% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $0.26 | 2.27% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.26 | 2.02% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.26 | 1.89% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.21 | 1.55% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.21 | 1.77% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.21 | 1.84% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.21 | 1.76% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.18 | 1.96% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.1% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.18 | 2.12% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.18 | 1.91% |
| May 14, 2020 | $0.16 | 1.95% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.16 | 2.17% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.16 | 2.23% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.16 | 4.68% |
| May 14, 2019 | $0.14 | 4.02% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.14 | 3.45% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.14 | 3.25% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.455 | 3.34% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.14 | 1.69% |
| May 14, 2018 | $0.125 | 2.02% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.125 | 1.74% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $0.125 | 2.23% |
| Aug 11, 2017 | $0.125 | 2.06% |
| May 11, 2017 | $0.12 | 1.58% |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $0.12 | 1.4% |
| Nov 10, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.37% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.35% |
| May 11, 2016 | $0.105 | 1.21% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.105 | 1.11% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.105 | 1.06% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.105 | 1.01% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.093 | 1.01% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.093 | 0.98% |
Kroger dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
KR has a payout ratio of 90.3% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, Kroger's payout ratio is 50% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
KR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR Kroger Co | 2.45% | $1.4 | 90.3% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.81% | $0.97 | 33.9% |
| IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc | 0.74% | $0.66 | 11.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kroger pay a dividend?
Yes, Kroger has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. KR has been paying dividends since 2007.
When was KR's last dividend?
Kroger's last dividend ex-date was on May 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.35 per share.
How much dividend does Kroger pay (per share)?
On an annual basis KR pays $1.4 per share.
What is Kroger's dividend yield?
Currently Kroger's dividend yield is 2.51%.
How often does Kroger pay dividends?
Kroger pays dividends quarterly.
What is Kroger's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Kroger is 90.3%.
Does Kroger pay a good dividend?
Kroger's dividend yield is below the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.