KR Dividend History & Yield
The Kroger Co. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 22 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.39 | $39.00 | Declared |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 113 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.39 | $39.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 (in 204 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.39 | $39.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 (in 295 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.39 | $39.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.56 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much KR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 770 | $51,362 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,847 | $256,808 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,693 | $513,615 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.34%. $10,000 in KR would currently pay about $234 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KR dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.39 | +11.4% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +9.4% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +10.3% |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +11.5% |
| May 12, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +23.8% |
| May 12, 2022 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | — | $0.21 | +16.7% |
| May 13, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
KR dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Raised 11.4% | $0.35 | $0.39 | Paid |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Raised 9.4% | $0.32 | $0.35 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
KR scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Grocery Stores. First dividend on our records: Jan 23, 1962. 185 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KR dividend FAQ
When is KR's next ex-dividend date?
KR's next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026 (in 22 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.39 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.
How often does KR pay dividends?
KR pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.39 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is KR's dividend yield?
KR's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.16%, based on $1.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $66.77. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.56 per share, is 2.34%.
How much does KR pay per share?
KR pays about $0.39 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.56 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $156.00 a year.
Has KR grown or cut its dividend?
KR has raised its annual dividend for 19 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.9% a year (+9.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of KR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.34%, you would need about 770 shares of KR (roughly $51,362 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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