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Data last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 17, 2026): The Kroger Co. (KR) pays a $1.44 annual dividend ($0.39 quarterly), yielding 2.49% at $63.63/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-11-16. 19 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.49%
Annual Dividend: $1.44 per share
Payout Ratio: 77.8%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-11-16
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 48
The Kroger Co. dividend comes from one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, operating 2,726 supermarkets across 35 states under formats ranging from integrated food and drug stores to price impact warehouse stores. KR currently pays a 2.4% dividend yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.44 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is November 16, 2026. With a beta of 0.406, KR stock moves at less than half the volatility of the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize predictability over price swings.
The Kroger Co. pays out 82.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). Kroger's business spans groceries, pharmacies, fuel centers, and manufactured food products sold through its own supermarkets, all categories tied to recurring everyday demand that supports the current payout level. The Kroger Co. dividend safety concern worth watching is that an 82.4% payout leaves limited room to absorb an earnings decline without pressuring the dividend.
The Kroger Co. dividend history shows a CAGR of 14.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.2150 to $1.3400 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 8.2% in 2018, which still outpaced inflation by a meaningful margin, making even the slowest years productive for income investors focused on purchasing power.
| 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 fits dividend investors who want a grocery-anchored income stream with a long history of annual raises. The yield sits at a moderate (2-4%) 2.4%, which is notably above the stock's own 5-year average yield of 1.79%, meaning today's entry point delivers more income than the historical norm. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 82.4%, which is high and leaves little cushion. What an investor gets here is 19 consecutive years of dividend increases and a 14.0% CAGR over the past 14 years. What they accept is a payout structure that has limited flexibility if earnings compress.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-16 | $0.3900 |
| 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 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.4800 |
| 2025 | $1.3400 |
| 2024 | $1.2200 |
| 2023 | $1.1000 |
| 2022 | $0.9400 |
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