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KTB

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

KTB

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.09%

Annual Dividend

$2.12

Payout Ratio

42%

5-Yr Growth

1.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

KTB Dividend Safety Score

63/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Earnings payout ratio42% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage57% of free cash flow
Dividend-growth streak4 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend ~5 years ago
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 2.06
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 KTB a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.09% ($2.12/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (42%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2021

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.09%
Payout Ratio
42%
Annual Dividend
$2.12
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 8, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.93
Market Cap
$3.8B
P/E Ratio
13.8
5-Yr Total Return
22%
52-Week Range
$53.55 – $87.00
Dividend Safety
C · 63/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

Income Calculator

At $2.12 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$53.00
Annual$212.00
Monthly avg$17.67