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2.16% YieldConsumer DefensiveThe Kroger Co. · NYSE
Price: $66.77 · Annual div: $1.44/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 94% · Ex-div: 2026-11-16
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KR Dividend History — Last 80 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-16Latest | 2026-12-01 | $0.3900 | — | — |
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-09-01 | $0.3900 | 3.07% | $58.22 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-06-01 | $0.3500 | 2.07% | $67.77 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-03-01 | $0.3500 | 2.68% | $63.06 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-12-01 | $0.3500 | 2.62% | $63.44 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-01 | $0.3500 | 1.84% | $71.36 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-01 | $0.3200 | 1.77% | $72.18 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-03-01 | $0.3200 | 1.97% | $63.33 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-01 | $0.3200 | 2.16% | $56.57 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-01 | $0.3200 | 2.16% | $55.09 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-01 | $0.2900 | 2.12% | $54.77 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-01 | $0.2900 | 2.42% | $46.71 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-01 | $0.2900 | 2.42% | $45.39 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-09-01 | $0.2900 | 2.20% | $48.54 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-01 | $0.2600 | 2.11% | $49.28 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-01 | $0.2600 | 2.19% | $45.18 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-01 | $0.2600 | 1.99% | $47.17 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-01 | $0.2600 | 1.90% | $46.74 |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-06-01 | $0.2100 | 1.90% | $53.72 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-03-01 | $0.2100 | 1.84% | $44.13 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-12-01 | $0.2100 | 1.93% | $40.45 |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-01 | $0.2100 | 2.27% | $41.01 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-01 | $0.1800 | 2.35% | $37.38 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-01 | $0.1800 | 2.55% | $33.70 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-12-01 | $0.1800 | — | — |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-09-01 | $0.1800 | — | — |
| 2020-05-14 | 2020-06-01 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-01 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2019-11-14 | 2019-12-01 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2019-08-14 | 2019-09-01 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-01 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-01 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2018-11-14 | 2018-12-01 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2018-08-14 | 2018-09-01 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-01 | $0.1250 | — | — |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-01 | $0.1250 | — | — |
| 2017-11-14 | 2017-12-01 | $0.1250 | — | — |
| 2017-08-11 | 2017-09-01 | $0.1250 | — | — |
| 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-01 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2017-02-13 | 2017-03-01 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2016-11-10 | 2016-12-01 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2016-08-11 | 2016-09-01 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2016-05-11 | 2016-06-01 | $0.1050 | — | — |
| 2016-02-10 | 2016-03-01 | $0.1050 | — | — |
| 2015-11-10 | 2015-12-01 | $0.1050 | — | — |
| 2015-08-12 | 2015-09-01 | $0.1050 | — | — |
| 2015-05-13 | 2015-06-01 | $0.0925 | — | — |
| 2015-02-11 | 2015-03-01 | $0.0925 | — | — |
| 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-01 | $0.0925 | — | — |
| 2014-08-13 | 2014-09-01 | $0.0825 | — | — |
| 2014-05-13 | 2014-06-01 | $0.0825 | — | — |
| 2014-02-12 | 2014-03-01 | $0.0825 | — | — |
| 2013-11-13 | 2013-12-01 | $0.0825 | — | — |
| 2013-08-13 | 2013-09-01 | $0.0750 | — | — |
| 2013-05-13 | 2013-06-01 | $0.0750 | — | — |
| 2013-02-13 | 2013-03-01 | $0.0750 | — | — |
| 2012-11-13 | 2012-12-01 | $0.0750 | — | — |
| 2012-08-13 | 2012-09-01 | $0.0575 | — | — |
| 2012-05-11 | 2012-06-01 | $0.0575 | — | — |
| 2012-02-13 | 2012-03-01 | $0.0575 | — | — |
| 2011-11-10 | 2011-12-01 | $0.0575 | — | — |
| 2011-08-11 | 2011-09-01 | $0.0525 | — | — |
| 2011-05-12 | 2011-06-01 | $0.0525 | — | — |
| 2011-02-11 | 2011-03-01 | $0.0525 | — | — |
| 2010-11-10 | 2010-12-01 | $0.0525 | — | — |
| 2010-08-12 | 2010-09-01 | $0.0475 | — | — |
| 2010-05-12 | 2010-06-01 | $0.0475 | — | — |
| 2010-02-10 | 2010-03-01 | $0.0475 | — | — |
| 2009-11-12 | 2009-12-01 | $0.0475 | — | — |
| 2009-08-12 | 2009-09-01 | $0.0450 | — | — |
| 2009-05-13 | 2009-06-01 | $0.0450 | — | — |
| 2009-02-11 | 2009-03-01 | $0.0450 | — | — |
| 2008-11-12 | 2008-12-01 | $0.0450 | — | — |
| 2008-08-13 | 2008-09-01 | $0.0450 | — | — |
| 2008-05-13 | 2008-06-01 | $0.0450 | — | — |
| 2008-02-13 | 2008-03-01 | $0.0375 | — | — |
| 2007-11-13 | 2007-12-01 | $0.0375 | — | — |
| 2007-08-13 | 2007-09-01 | $0.0375 | — | — |
| 2007-05-11 | 2007-06-01 | $0.0375 | — | — |
| 2007-02-13 | 2007-03-01 | $0.0325 | — | — |
About The Kroger Co. (KR) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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🌍 KR Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold KR.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 2.16% | -0.64% | $216 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 1.84% | -0.96% | $184 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 1.73% | -1.07% | $173 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 2.16% | -0.64% | $216 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 1.97% | -0.83% | $197 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 2.16% | -0.64% | $216 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 1.62% | -1.18% | $162 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 1.84% | -0.96% | $184 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 1.51% | -1.29% | $151 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 1.59% | -1.21% | $159 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 1.51% | -1.29% | $151 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 KR Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $1.44/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 KR Dividend Payment Schedule
KR pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-11-16.
📊 KR vs Consumer Defensive Benchmarks
How KR compares to typical Consumer Defensive averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for KR sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ KR Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Award | 2026-09-25 | 12,769 | — | — | ||
| F-InKind | 2026-09-25 | 269 | $58.74 | $15.8K | ||
| F-InKind | 2026-09-25 | 1,677 | $58.74 | $98.5K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-09-18 | 10,846 | $38.32 | $415.6K | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-09-18 | 37,960 | $34.94 | $1.33M | ||
| Sale | 2026-09-18 | 37,960 | $60.73 | $2.31M | ||
| Sale | 2026-09-18 | 10,846 | $60.64 | $657.7K | ||
| Sale | 2026-09-18 | 24,095 | $60.68 | $1.46M | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-09-18 | 37,960 | $34.94 | $1.33M | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-09-18 | 10,846 | $38.32 | $415.6K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
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The Kroger Co. (KR) is currently trading at $66.77, 13% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 2.16% based on an annual payout of $1.44 per share.
The Kroger Co.: Strong Dividend Growth Overshadowed by High Payout Ratio
AI SummaryThe Kroger Co. (KR), a $36.6 billion Consumer Defensive giant, offers a 2.41% dividend yield backed by an annual payout of $1.44 per share. The company demonstrates exceptional historical dividend growth, boasting an impressive 14.5% five-year compound annual growth rate. However, this growth has pushed the trailing P/E ratio to an elevated 38.8. Despite the robust historical growth trajectory, dividend safety warrants caution. Kroger maintains a high payout ratio of 94%, leaving very little margin for error if earnings contract. While the defensive nature of the grocery sector provides stable cash flows, the elevated payout level raises questions regarding the sustainability of future double-digit dividend increases without meaningful net income expansion.
- High payout ratio of 94% limits earnings retention and margin for error
- Elevated P/E ratio of 38.8 increases valuation risk if growth slows
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