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Kroger (KR) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$56.99 +0.93 (+1.66%)
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Kroger Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.46%
Forward Dividend Yield
2.74%Based on upcoming increase
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Aug. 14
Dividend Increase
Track Record
19 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
14.53%
Dividend Payout Ratio
82.35%

Kroger (KR) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and a dividend yield of 2.46%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 14, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.39 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. KR has grown its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 14.53% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 82.35% of its earnings and 12.28% of its cash flow as dividends.

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KR Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Kroger's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

KR Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Kroger's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Kroger vs. The Competition

Compare Kroger's annual dividend and yield with averages for Consumer Staples and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeKrogerConsumer Staples CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.40$0.55$1.70
Dividend Yield2.46%3.21%3.70%
Track Record19 years22 years11 years

Kroger Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings82.35%
Based on This Year's Estimate26.87%
Based on Next Year's Estimate25.27%
Based on Cashflow12.29%

Kroger Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
6/25/2026quarterly$0.39+$0.04
11.43%
2.7%8/14/20268/15/20269/1/2026
3/12/2026quarterly$0.35 - 2.12%5/15/20265/15/20266/1/2026
1/30/2026quarterly$0.35 - 1.97%2/13/20262/13/20263/1/2026
9/18/2025quarterly$0.35 - 2.1%11/14/202511/14/202512/1/2025
9/18/2025quarterly$0.35 - 2.12%11/14/202512/1/2025
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6/26/2025quarterly$0.35+$0.03
9.37%
1.93%8/15/20258/15/20259/1/2025
3/13/2025quarterly$0.32 - 1.94%5/15/20255/15/20256/1/2025
2/3/2025quarterly$0.32 - 2%2/14/20252/14/20253/1/2025
1/31/2025quarterly$0.32 - 2.08%3/1/20252/14/2025
9/19/2024quarterly$0.32 - 2.31%11/15/202411/15/202412/1/2024

This table shows Kroger's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Kroger Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Kroger is 2.46%. Learn more on KR's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for KR shares is $1.40. Learn more on KR's annual dividend history.

Kroger pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Kroger's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.39 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Kroger's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.35 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Kroger's next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14, 2026.

Kroger's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 14.53% per year.

Kroger has increased its dividend for the past 19 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for KR is:
  • 82.35% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 26.87% based on this year's estimates
  • 25.27% based on next year's estimates
  • 12.29% based on cash flow

Kroger's dividend yield of 2.49% is lower than the average Consumer Staples company that issues a dividend. The company's 19 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Kroger's dividend payout ratio of 82.35% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, KR will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 25.27% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Kroger stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:KR) was last updated on 8/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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