KVUE Dividend Yield 2026: Kenvue Inc.

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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 06, 2026): Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) pays a $0.83 annual dividend ($0.21 quarterly), yielding 4.19% at $19.83/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-05-13. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 4.19%

Annual Dividend: $0.83 per share

Payout Ratio: 0.4%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-05-13

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Consumer Defensive

Years of Dividend History: 4

About Kenvue Inc. Dividend

Kenvue Inc. dividend income comes from one of the world's largest consumer health companies, built around brands like Tylenol, Neutrogena, and Listerine. KVUE currently pays $0.83 per share annually, with a 4.19% yield and quarterly payments. The next ex-dividend date is May 13, 2026. A beta of 0.504 makes this a low-volatility stock, which suits income-focused investors who prioritize price stability alongside yield.

Dividend Safety

Kenvue Inc. pays out just 0.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That extraordinarily low ratio means the dividend consumes a minimal share of earnings, supported by demand for everyday essentials across Self Care, Skin Health and Beauty, and Essential Health products. Kenvue Inc. dividend safety benefits from this wide earnings cushion, though the company was only established in 2022, so its history as a standalone payer is short and untested across a full economic cycle.

Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Kenvue Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 1.9% per year from 2024 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.81 to $0.825 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 1.9% in 2025. Growth is slow, and that limits upside for investors seeking rising income.

Is Kenvue Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

KVUE stock fits income-focused investors who want a high yield from a consumer health business anchored by household names. The yield of 4.19% is classified as high (above 4%), and it sits well above the 5-year average of 3.42%, which means the current entry point delivers more income than the historical norm. The trade-off is growth: at 1.9% per year, dividend increases barely keep pace with inflation. What an investor gets here is a high current yield backed by a very conservative payout ratio. What they accept is slow income growth and a limited dividend history, given Kenvue Inc. only began paying as an independent company in 2023.

Recent Kenvue Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-05-13	$0.2075
2026-02-11	$0.2075
2025-11-12	$0.2075
2025-08-13	$0.2075
2025-05-14	$0.2050
2025-02-12	$0.2050
2024-11-13	$0.2050
2024-08-14	$0.2050
2024-05-07	$0.2000
2024-02-13	$0.2000

Kenvue Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.4150
2025	$0.8250
2024	$0.8100
2023	$0.4000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Kenvue Inc. pay dividends?

Kenvue Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend was $0.2075 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for May 13, 2026.

What is Kenvue Inc.'s current dividend yield?

The current KVUE dividend yield is 4.19%, above the 5-year average of 3.42%. That gap means investors buying today receive more income than the stock has historically delivered.

Has Kenvue Inc. ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the available history window. Annual payments rose from $0.81 in 2024 to $0.825 in 2025. The 2023 and 2026 figures are partial years and are not used to assess cuts.

How fast has Kenvue Inc. grown its dividend?

Kenvue Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9% per year from 2024 to 2025. That is the only complete annual window available given the company's short history as a standalone payer.

Is Kenvue Inc. a good dividend stock for income investors?

KVUE offers a high yield above 4% and a very conservative payout ratio of 0.4%, which together characterize it as an income-oriented stock. The trade-off is slow dividend growth at 1.9% per year and a limited history dating back only to 2023.

Is Kenvue Inc. dividend safe?

The payout ratio of 0.4% is classified as conservative (below 40%), leaving substantial earnings coverage for the current dividend. Kenvue Inc. dividend safety is supported by that wide cushion, though the company has fewer than four years of history as an independent payer.

Why is Kenvue Inc. dividend yield high?

At 4.19%, the KVUE yield is high relative to its own 5-year average of 3.42%. The payout ratio of 0.4% shows the yield is not the result of an elevated payout, but rather reflects current market pricing of the stock.

Latest KVUE News

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