K Dividend Yield 2026: Kellanova

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Kellanova (K) pays a $1.16 annual dividend, yielding 1.39% at $83.44/share. Next ex-dividend date 2025-12-01. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.39%

Annual Dividend: $1.16 per share

Payout Ratio: 65.6%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2025-12-01

Sector: Consumer Defensive

Years of Dividend History: 42

About Kellanova Dividend

Kellanova dividend investors are looking at a global snack and convenience food company behind brands like Pringles, Cheez-It, and Pop-Tarts. K currently pays $1.16 per share annually, with the most recent dividend of $0.58 per share and an ex-dividend date of December 1, 2025. The current yield stands at 1.39%. With a beta of 0.25, K stock moves far less than the broader market, which appeals to income investors who prioritize price stability over yield size.

Dividend Safety

Kellanova pays out 65.6% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is serviceable given the company's portfolio of globally distributed, everyday snack and food brands, products that tend to see recurring consumer demand across economic conditions. Kellanova dividend safety faces its clearest pressure from the payout ratio itself: at 65.6%, there is limited room to absorb an earnings decline without putting the dividend at risk.

Kellanova (K) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Kellanova dividend history shows a CAGR of 2.3% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.67 to $2.30 over that window (with 2026 still a partial year). The largest annual increase in the window was 5.6% in 2014, while growth has slowed noticeably in recent years, with the per-share amount essentially flat between 2019 and 2025. That is slow growth by any measure, and it limits the compounding benefit income investors typically seek from dividend growers.

Kellanova Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-0.6%	$2.34 (2022)	$2.30 (2025)
5-Year	+0.2%	$2.28 (2020)	$2.30 (2025)
10-Year	+1.5%	$1.98 (2015)	$2.30 (2025)

Is Kellanova a Good Dividend Stock?

Kellanova suits dividend investors who value price stability over income size. The yield is low (below 2%), and at 1.39% it sits well below K's own 5-year average yield of 2.77%, meaning the current entry point delivers less income than the stock has historically offered. Dividend growth has averaged just 2.3% annually since 2011, which barely keeps pace with inflation. What an investor gets is exposure to a globally recognized snack and food brand portfolio with a low-volatility stock (beta of 0.25). The trade-off is a below-average yield and a payout ratio that leaves little cushion.

Recent Kellanova Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2025-12-01	$0.5800
2025-09-02	$0.5800
2025-06-02	$0.5700
2025-03-03	$0.5700
2024-12-02	$0.5700
2024-09-03	$0.5700
2024-06-03	$0.5600
2024-02-29	$0.5600
2023-11-30	$0.5600
2023-08-31	$0.6000

Kellanova Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2025	$2.3000
2024	$2.2600
2023	$2.3400
2022	$2.3400
2021	$2.3100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does K pay dividends?

Yes, Kellanova (K) pays a $1.16 annual dividend per share, yielding 1.39%.

What is Kellanova's current dividend yield?

Kellanova's current dividend yield is 1.39%, which is well below its 5-year average yield of 2.77%. Income investors looking at K stock today are getting significantly less yield than the stock's own historical norm.

Has Kellanova ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history window (2011-2025), the annual dividend per share declined from $2.34 in 2022-2023 to $2.26 in 2024, which represents a year-over-year reduction. No cut appears in the earlier portion of the window.

How fast has Kellanova grown its dividend?

Kellanova has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% per year from 2011 to 2025. That pace is slow, moving the annual payment from $1.67 to $2.30 over 14 years.

Is Kellanova dividend safe?

The 65.6% payout ratio is elevated (60-75%), which means the dividend is covered by earnings but with limited buffer. A meaningful drop in earnings would put pressure on the current $1.16 annual payment.

Is Kellanova a good dividend stock for income investors?

Kellanova's 1.39% yield is low (below 2%) and below its own 5-year average of 2.77%, which limits its appeal as a pure income stock. The low beta of 0.25 makes K stock attractive for investors who prioritize price stability alongside modest income.

How does Kellanova compare to its own historical yield?

The current Kellanova dividend yield of 1.39% is roughly half the 5-year average of 2.77%. Investors buying K stock today are accepting a historically low yield relative to what the stock has offered in recent years.

What type of investor is Kellanova best suited for?

Kellanova fits dividend investors who prioritize low price volatility over high income, given its beta of 0.25 and 1.39% yield. Those seeking fast dividend growth or a high current yield will find the 2.3% CAGR and below-average yield limiting.

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