Kroger (KR) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderKroger (KR) has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and currently yields 2.04%. The most recent dividend was $0.3500/share on Mar 1, 2026, paid Quarterly.
KR
Current Yield
2.04%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.40
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
90.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
20 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
9.84%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
14.53%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
12.99%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
16.6%
FCF payout ratio
24.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.5x
Interest coverage
5.89x
ROIC (TTM)
5.2%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 90.9%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($5.14) covers dividend/share ($1.40).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
20 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 24.3%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.5x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (14.5%) ≤ EPS growth (57.2%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 15, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 1, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Feb 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 1, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Nov 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date Aug 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3500
Ex-date May 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Feb 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Nov 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Aug 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date May 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2900
Ex-date Feb 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2900
Ex-date Nov 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2900
Ex-date Aug 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 1, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 |
| May 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| May 14, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Kroger has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 20 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.3400 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.2200 | $1.3400 | +9.8% |
| 2024 | $1.1000 | $1.2200 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | $0.9400 | $1.1000 | +17.0% |
| 2022 | $0.7800 | $0.9400 | +20.5% |
| 2021 | $0.6800 | $0.7800 | +14.7% |
| 2020 | $0.6000 | $0.6800 | +13.3% |
| 2019 | $0.5300 | $0.6000 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | $0.4900 | $0.5300 | +8.2% |
| 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4900 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $0.3950 | $0.4500 | +13.9% |
| 2015 | $0.3400 | $0.3950 | +16.2% |
| 2014 | $0.3075 | $0.3400 | +10.6% |
| 2013 | $0.2475 | $0.3075 | +24.2% |
| 2012 | $0.2150 | $0.2475 | +15.1% |
| 2011 | $0.1950 | $0.2150 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | $0.1825 | $0.1950 | +6.8% |
| 2009 | $0.1725 | $0.1825 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | $0.1450 | $0.1725 | +19.0% |
| 2007 | $0.0975 | $0.1450 | +48.7% |
| 2006 | $6.1377 | $0.0975 | -98.4% |
| 1988 | $0.1310 | $6.1377 | +4585.3% |
| 1987 | $0.1281 | $0.1310 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | $0.0938 | $0.1281 | +36.6% |
| 1985 | $0.1250 | $0.0938 | -25.0% |
| 1984 | $0.0900 | $0.1250 | +38.9% |
| 1983 | $0.1100 | $0.0900 | -18.2% |
| 1982 | $0.0981 | $0.1100 | +12.1% |
| 1981 | $0.0663 | $0.0981 | +48.1% |
| 1980 | $0.0697 | $0.0663 | -4.9% |
| 1979 | $0.0400 | $0.0697 | +74.2% |
| 1978 | $0.0475 | $0.0400 | -15.8% |
| 1977 | $0.0431 | $0.0475 | +10.1% |
| 1976 | $0.0425 | $0.0431 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | $0.0420 | $0.0425 | +1.1% |
| 1974 | $0.0406 | $0.0420 | +3.5% |
| 1973 | $0.0406 | $0.0406 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | $0.0406 | $0.0406 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | $0.0406 | $0.0406 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | — | $0.0406 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Kroger (KR) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$885.00M
YoY change
+0.2%
5Y CAGR
+10.6%
Peak year (2025)
$885.00M
Latest annual
$885.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Kroger (KR)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Kroger (KR)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $885.00M | +0.2% | +$2.00M | ||
| 2024 | $883.00M | +10.9% | +$87.00M | ||
| 2023 | $796.00M | +16.7% | +$114.00M | ||
| 2022 | $682.00M | +15.8% | +$93.00M | ||
| 2021 | $589.00M | +10.3% | +$55.00M | ||
| 2020 | $534.00M | +9.9% | +$48.00M | ||
| 2019 | $486.00M | +11.2% | +$49.00M | ||
| 2018 | $437.00M | -1.4% | -$6.00M | ||
| 2017 | $443.00M | +3.3% | +$14.00M | ||
| 2016 | $429.00M | +11.4% | +$44.00M | ||
| 2015 | $385.00M | +13.9% | +$47.00M | ||
| 2014 | $338.00M | +6.0% | +$19.00M | ||
| 2013 | $319.00M | +19.5% | +$52.00M | ||
| 2012 | $267.00M | +3.9% | +$10.00M | ||
| 2011 | $257.00M | +2.8% | +$7.00M | ||
| 2010 | $250.00M | +5.0% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2009 | $238.00M | +4.8% | +$11.00M | ||
| 2008 | $227.00M | +12.4% | +$25.00M | ||
| 2007 | $202.00M | +44.3% | +$62.00M | ||
| 2006 | $140.00M | — | +$140.00M | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | -100.0% | -$2.30M | ||
| 1989 | $2.30M | — | — |
In 2025, Kroger (KR) dividends paid totalled $885.00M – edged up 0.2% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Kroger dividends paid compounded at +10.6% per year, sustaining 7 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $885.00M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1990.
Kroger (KR) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $7.57B.
Kroger Dividends Paid 2025: $885.00M
Kroger dividends paid in 2025 was $885.00M, edged up 0.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Kroger Dividends Paid 2024: $883.00M
Kroger dividends paid in 2024 was $883.00M, grew 10.9% from 2023.
Kroger Dividends Paid 2023: $796.00M
Kroger dividends paid in 2023 was $796.00M, grew 16.7% from 2022.
Kroger Dividends Paid 2022: $682.00M
Kroger dividends paid in 2022 was $682.00M, grew 15.8% from 2021.
Kroger Dividends Paid 2021: $589.00M
Kroger dividends paid in 2021 was $589.00M.
See more financial history for Kroger (KR).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Kroger, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | $9.87B | Consumer Defensive |
| Coca-Cola (KO) | $8.78B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $8.62B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | $7.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart (WMT) | $7.51B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group (MO) | $6.96B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco (COST) | $2.18B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage (MNST) | $0 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kroger pay dividends?
Yes, Kroger (KR) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.40 per share annually, yielding 2.04%.
What is Kroger's dividend yield?
Kroger (KR) has a current dividend yield of 2.04%.
Is Kroger's dividend safe?
Kroger (KR) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Kroger increased its dividend?
Kroger (KR) has 20 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Kroger's dividend payout ratio?
Kroger (KR) has a dividend payout ratio of 90.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Kroger's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Kroger (KR) is $885.00M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Kroger dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Kroger (KR) dividends paid changed +0.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Kroger dividends paid?
Kroger (KR) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +10.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Kroger dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Kroger dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $885.00M in 2025.
What was Kroger dividends paid in 2024?
Kroger (KR) dividends paid in 2024 was $883.00M.
What was Kroger dividends paid in 2025?
Kroger (KR) dividends paid in 2025 was $885.00M.
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