The Korea Fund, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For The Korea Fund, Inc. (KF), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 1.69% and a payout ratio of 22.03%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

32 years
Metric (FY)20242022202120202019201820172016201520112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019971996199519941993199219911990198919881987
Dividends per share (FY)$0.45$3.27$9.11$0.53$0.07$4.62$3.80$0.33$4.35$4.50$0.30$0.01$90.30$17.41$7.12$0.85$0.65$0.30$0.64$1.54$0.17$0.06$0.60$0.06$0.01$0.01$0.23$0.35$2.20$1.96$2.01$1.45
Dividend yield (FY) %1.69%14.34%37.41%1.14%0.27%18.14%10.52%0.82%13.45%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %22.03%265.77%-54.45%2.21%-4.20%-110.00%302.61%4.01%-101.32%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

41 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-01-06December 27, 242024-12-27$0.45
2023-01-09December 23, 222022-12-27$3.27
2022-01-10December 23, 212021-12-27$9.11
2021-01-11December 24, 202020-12-28$0.53
2020-01-03December 20, 192019-12-23$0.07
2019-01-04December 21, 182018-12-24$4.62
2018-01-05December 22, 172017-12-26$3.80
2017-01-06December 22, 162016-12-27$0.33
2016-01-15December 23, 152015-12-28$4.35
2012-01-20December 28, 112011-12-30$4.50
2011-01-14December 29, 102010-12-31$0.30
2009-03-26March 17, 092009-03-19$0.01
2009-01-29December 29, 082008-12-31$90.30
2008-01-18December 27, 072007-12-31$1.47
N/ANovember 29, 072007-10-26$15.94
2007-01-09December 27, 062006-12-29$7.12
2006-01-12December 28, 052005-12-30$0.85
2005-01-12December 29, 042004-12-31$0.65
2004-01-13December 29, 032003-12-31$0.30
2003-01-13December 27, 022002-12-31$0.64
2002-01-14December 27, 012001-12-31$0.12
2001-06-29June 13, 012001-06-15$0.01
N/AMarch 01, 01N/A$1.41
2001-01-12December 27, 002000-12-29$0.17
N/ASeptember 12, 97N/A$0.06
1996-09-30September 12, 961996-09-16$0.60
1996-01-16December 27, 951995-12-29$0.06
1995-01-17September 12, 941994-12-31$0.01
1994-01-14December 27, 931993-12-31$0.01
N/ASeptember 01, 92N/A$0.23
1991-12-31December 18, 911991-12-24$0.13
1991-09-25August 26, 911991-08-30$0.22
N/ADecember 26, 90N/A$0.75
1990-09-25August 27, 901990-08-31$1.45
1990-01-23December 28, 891989-12-29$0.49
N/AJuly 28, 89N/A$1.47
N/ADecember 28, 88N/A$0.17
N/ADecember 23, 88N/A$0.18
N/ASeptember 14, 88N/A$0.20
N/AJanuary 06, 88N/A$1.46
N/AJuly 28, 87N/A$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Korea Fund, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much The Korea Fund, Inc. 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 The Korea Fund, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for The Korea Fund, Inc., 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 The Korea Fund, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing The Korea Fund, Inc.'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 The Korea Fund, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing The Korea Fund, Inc.'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 The Korea Fund, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include The Korea Fund, Inc. 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.