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KR Dividends

The Kroger Co. (KR) pays $1.40 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.19%. The company has dividend history for 19 consecutive years.

KR Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

19

Most Recent Ex-Date

May 15, 2026

Most Recent Payment

Jun 1, 2026

KR Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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KR Dividends CAGR Chart

The Kroger Co. (KR)

Annual Dividend History

YearDividend/ShareYoY Growth
2026(YTD)$0.70
2025$1.34+9.84%
2024$1.22+10.91%
2023$1.10+17.02%
2022$0.94+20.51%
2021$0.78+14.71%
2020$0.68+13.33%
2019$0.60+13.21%
2018$0.53+8.16%
2017$0.49+8.89%
2016$0.45+13.92%
2015$0.39+16.18%
2014$0.34+10.57%
2013$0.31+24.24%
2012$0.25+15.12%
2011$0.21+10.26%
2010$0.20+6.85%
2009$0.18+5.80%
2008$0.17+18.97%
2007$0.15N/A

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY Growth
Q2 2026$0.35+9.37%
Q1 2026$0.35+9.37%
Q4 2025$0.35+9.37%
Q3 2025$0.35+9.37%
Q2 2025$0.32+10.34%
Q1 2025$0.32+10.34%
Q4 2024$0.32+10.34%
Q3 2024$0.32+10.34%
Q2 2024$0.29+11.54%
Q1 2024$0.29+11.54%
Q4 2023$0.29+11.54%
Q3 2023$0.29+11.54%
Q2 2023$0.26+23.81%
Q1 2023$0.26+23.81%
Q4 2022$0.26+23.81%
Q3 2022$0.26+23.81%
Q2 2022$0.21+16.67%
Q1 2022$0.21+16.67%
Q4 2021$0.21+16.67%
Q3 2021$0.21+16.67%
Q2 2021$0.18+12.50%
Q1 2021$0.18+12.50%
Q4 2020$0.18+12.50%
Q3 2020$0.18+12.50%

Dividend Yield Metrics

Current Yield
2.19%
Average Yield (TTM)
2.19%
Average Yield (3Y)
1.90%
Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
3.75%
Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
5.38%
Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
13.27%

Payout Ratio Analysis

Payout Ratio (Current)
89.74%
FCF Payout Ratio
25.87%
Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
37.50%
Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
35.76%
FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
49.45%
FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
36.63%

Dividend Coverage

Payout Ratio
89.7%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
25.9%
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
19 years
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
14.5%
Compound annual dividend growth

About The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati, OH
409,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Grocery Stores
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
CEO
Gregory S. Foran