About State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index (the "Index")Seeks to provide exposure the regional banks segment of the S&P TMIMembership in the Select Industry Indices is based on the GICS classification, as well as liquidity and market cap requirementsSeeks to track a modified equal weighted index which provides the potential for unconcentrated industry exposure across large, mid and small cap stocksAllows investors to take strategic or tactical positions at a more targeted level than traditional sector based investing
Is KRE a good dividend investment in 2026?
KRE offers a 2.47% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
KRE DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your KRE portfolio grows to $12.8K vs $12.5K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
KRE dividend growth history & forecast
KRE has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.47%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 KRE Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold KRE.
Gross yield
2.47%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.10%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.70%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.47%
-0.33%
$247 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.10%
-0.70%
$210 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.98%
-0.82%
$198 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.47%
-0.33%
$247 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.25%
-0.55%
$225 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.47%
-0.33%
$247 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.85%
-0.95%
$185 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.10%
-0.70%
$210 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.73%
-1.07%
$173 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.82%
-0.98%
$182 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.73%
-1.07%
$173 / 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.
🎯 KRE Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
48yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your KRE investment of $63.61/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.3K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-159.14
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in KRE for:
Shares needed
17,945
Capital required
$1,141,481
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.57/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 KRE Dividend Payment Schedule
KRE pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$3.34 / payment
$13.37 / year after tax
100 shares
$33.44 / payment
$133.75 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$334.37 / payment
$1337.48 / year after tax
📊 KRE vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How KRE compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.43% vs sectorBelow avg
KRE
2.47%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
KRE
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
KRE
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for KRE sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ KRE Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
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.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the KRE dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →