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
2.19%
$1.40
89.74%
25.87%
Consecutive Years
19
Most Recent Ex-Date
May 15, 2026
Most Recent Payment
Jun 1, 2026
KR Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
KR Dividends CAGR Chart
The Kroger Co. (KR)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY 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 | $0.15 | N/A |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY 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
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- CEO
- Gregory S. Foran