The Kroger Co.
KRConsumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer
$62.24
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
2.25%
Annual Dividend
$1.40
Payout Ratio
87%
5-Yr Growth
14.5%
Ex-Date
May 15, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
KR Dividend Safety Score
81/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak19 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2006
Earnings payout coverage87% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage25% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 4.16
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is KR a good dividend stock?
YesThe Kroger Co. (KR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.25% ($1.40/yr), with 19 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- 19 consecutive years of dividend growth
- Strong 14.5% 5-yr dividend growth
- 65% total price return over 5 years
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2006
- Elevated payout ratio (87%)
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.25%
- Payout Ratio
- 87%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.40
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 14.5%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 15, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 19
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.42
- Market Cap
- $38.4B
- P/E Ratio
- 40.4
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 65%
- 52-Week Range
- $58.60 – $76.58
- Dividend Safety
- A · 81/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2006)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.3500 | regular |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.3500 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.3500 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.3500 | regular |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.3200 | regular |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.3200 | regular |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.3200 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.3200 | regular |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $0.2900 | regular |
| Feb 14, 2024 | — | $0.2900 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.2900 | regular |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | $0.2900 | regular |
| May 12, 2023 | — | $0.2600 | regular |
| Feb 14, 2023 | — | $0.2600 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $1.40 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$35.00
Annual$140.00
Monthly avg$11.67
