Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

19 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007
Dividends per share (FY)$3.08$3.08$3.08$3.08$2.88$2.68$2.40$2.20$2.00$2.25$1.60$1.40$1.20$1.00$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.84$0.36
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A4.49%4.43%4.15%3.14%2.78%2.22%2.55%1.93%2.34%1.95%2.00%1.74%1.66%2.17%1.96%2.40%3.82%0.47%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A108.33%106.78%-169.26%-252.43%150.69%63.55%41.11%77.09%35.33%-11.88%35.38%21.95%22.84%71.05%134.75%28.45%-25.11%7.33%

Dividend Payout History

75 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-14October 24, 252025-10-24$0.77
2025-08-15July 25, 252025-07-25$0.77
2025-05-15April 25, 252025-04-25$0.77
2025-02-14January 24, 252025-01-24$0.77
2024-11-15October 25, 242024-10-25$0.77
2024-08-15July 25, 242024-07-25$0.77
2024-05-15April 24, 242024-04-25$0.77
2024-02-15January 24, 242024-01-25$0.77
2023-11-15October 24, 232023-10-25$0.77
2023-08-15July 24, 232023-07-25$0.77
2023-05-15April 24, 232023-04-25$0.77
2023-02-15January 24, 232023-01-25$0.77
2022-11-15October 24, 222022-10-25$0.77
2022-08-15July 22, 222022-07-25$0.77
2022-05-13April 22, 222022-04-25$0.77
2022-02-15January 21, 222022-01-24$0.77
2021-11-15October 22, 212021-10-25$0.72
2021-08-13July 22, 212021-07-23$0.72
2021-05-14April 22, 212021-04-23$0.72
2021-02-12January 22, 212021-01-25$0.72
2020-11-13October 22, 202020-10-23$0.67
2020-08-14July 23, 202020-07-24$0.67
2020-05-15April 23, 202020-04-24$0.67
2020-02-14January 23, 202020-01-24$0.67
2019-11-15October 24, 192019-10-25$0.60
2019-08-15July 24, 192019-07-25$0.60
2019-05-15April 24, 192019-04-25$0.60
2019-02-15January 24, 192019-01-25$0.60
2018-11-15October 24, 182018-10-25$0.55
2018-08-15July 25, 182018-07-26$0.55
2018-05-15April 25, 182018-04-26$0.55
2018-02-15January 25, 182018-01-26$0.55
2017-11-15October 24, 172017-10-25$0.50
2017-08-15July 25, 172017-07-27$0.50
2017-05-15April 25, 172017-04-27$0.50
2017-02-15January 25, 172017-01-27$0.50
N/ANovember 22, 16N/A$0.45
2016-11-15October 21, 162016-10-25$0.45
2016-08-15July 21, 162016-07-25$0.45
2016-05-13April 21, 162016-04-25$0.45
2016-02-12January 21, 162016-01-25$0.45
2015-11-13October 21, 152015-10-23$0.40
2015-08-14July 22, 152015-07-24$0.40
2015-05-15April 23, 152015-04-27$0.40
2015-02-13January 21, 152015-01-23$0.40
2014-11-14October 22, 142014-10-24$0.35
2014-08-15July 23, 142014-07-25$0.35
2014-05-15April 23, 142014-04-25$0.35
2014-02-14January 22, 142014-01-24$0.35
2013-11-15October 23, 132013-10-25$0.30
2013-08-15July 23, 132013-07-25$0.30
2013-05-15April 23, 132013-04-25$0.30
2013-02-15January 23, 132013-01-25$0.30
2012-11-15October 23, 122012-10-25$0.25
2012-08-15July 24, 122012-07-26$0.25
2012-05-15April 24, 122012-04-26$0.25
2012-02-15January 20, 122012-01-24$0.25
2011-11-15October 21, 112011-10-25$0.24
2011-08-15July 21, 112011-07-25$0.24
2011-05-13April 20, 112011-04-25$0.24
2011-02-15January 20, 112011-01-24$0.24
2010-11-15October 20, 102010-10-22$0.24
2010-08-13July 22, 102010-07-26$0.24
2010-05-14April 22, 102010-04-26$0.24
2010-02-12January 21, 102010-01-25$0.24
2009-11-13October 21, 092009-10-23$0.24
2009-08-17July 23, 092009-07-27$0.24
2009-05-15April 23, 092009-04-27$0.24
2009-02-13January 22, 092009-01-26$0.24
2008-11-14October 22, 082008-10-24$0.24
2008-08-15July 23, 082008-07-25$0.24
2008-05-16April 23, 082008-04-25$0.18
2008-02-15January 23, 082008-01-25$0.18
2007-11-16October 24, 072007-10-26$0.18
2007-08-17July 25, 072007-07-27$0.18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Kaiser Aluminum Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Kaiser Aluminum Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Kaiser Aluminum Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Kaiser Aluminum Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Kaiser Aluminum Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.