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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026
Snapshot (as of Jul 06, 2026): The Kroger Co. (KR) pays a $1.40 annual dividend ($0.39 quarterly), yielding 2.40% at $58.22/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-14. 19 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.40%
Annual Dividend: $1.40 per share
Payout Ratio: 84.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-14
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 48
The Kroger Co. operates 2,726 supermarkets across 35 states, running formats that range from integrated food and drug stores to price impact warehouse stores, plus 1,613 fuel centers. The Kroger Co. dividend currently yields 2.43%, with a trailing annual rate of $1.40 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 14, 2026, with the last payment of $0.39 per share. A beta of 0.416 points to low price volatility, which suits income investors who prioritize a steady payout over share price swings.
The Kroger Co. pays out 84.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). Kroger's business spans groceries, pharmacies, fuel, and manufactured food products sold through its own supermarkets and online platforms, all categories tied to recurring everyday demand that supports the current payout level. The Kroger Co. dividend safety faces its clearest pressure from that elevated payout ratio, which leaves limited room to absorb an earnings shortfall without affecting the dividend.
The Kroger Co. dividend history shows a CAGR of 14.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share dividend grew from $0.2150 to $1.3400 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 8.2% in 2018, which still represents a meaningful raise in absolute terms given the base at the time.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +12.5% | $0.94 (2022) | $1.34 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +14.5% | $0.68 (2020) | $1.34 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +13.0% | $0.40 (2015) | $1.34 (2025) |
KR stock fits dividend investors who want a moderate yield backed by a large, everyday-needs retailer with 19 consecutive years of dividend increases. The current yield of 2.43% sits above the 5-year average of 1.86%, so buyers today are locking in a higher income rate than the stock has historically offered. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 84.4%, which is high and leaves less financial cushion than lower-payout peers. The yield classification is moderate (2–4%), and the 14.0% historical growth rate is the standout feature. Income investors get a growing payout from a low-volatility business; they accept a stretched payout ratio in exchange.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $0.3900 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.3500 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.3500 |
| 2025-11-14 | $0.3500 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.3500 |
| 2025-05-15 | $0.3200 |
| 2025-02-14 | $0.3200 |
| 2024-11-15 | $0.3200 |
| 2024-08-15 | $0.3200 |
| 2024-05-14 | $0.2900 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0900 |
| 2025 | $1.3400 |
| 2024 | $1.2200 |
| 2023 | $1.1000 |
| 2022 | $0.9400 |
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