Kemper Corporation Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Kemper Corporation (KMPR). 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)

36 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990
Dividends per share (FY)$1.28$1.24$1.24$1.24$1.24$1.20$1.03$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.88$1.07$1.88$1.84$1.76$1.68$1.64$1.64$1.64$1.60$1.52$1.75$2.60$2.40$2.20$2.00$1.50$1.30$1.10$0.90$0.40
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A1.88%2.57%2.54%2.13%1.56%1.33%1.46%1.40%2.17%2.59%2.67%2.36%3.28%3.31%3.61%4.89%11.85%3.81%3.52%3.77%3.65%4.01%5.63%4.05%3.95%3.99%3.87%4.01%4.25%4.49%3.78%3.22%2.76%2.70%2.77%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A25.20%-29.44%-26.46%-66.89%19.25%12.77%29.67%40.94%292.86%57.99%45.24%25.22%55.03%69.53%29.58%40.44%-400.00%55.05%42.32%45.95%47.25%90.78%-1370.73%28.35%113.30%50.60%19.71%76.25%62.64%53.59%51.08%70.95%46.11%34.77%33.06%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-03November 17, 252025-11-17$0.32
2025-09-02August 18, 252025-08-18$0.32
2025-06-03May 19, 252025-05-19$0.32
2025-03-04February 18, 252025-02-18$0.32
2024-12-04November 18, 242024-11-18$0.31
2024-09-03August 19, 242024-08-19$0.31
2024-05-28May 10, 242024-05-13$0.31
2024-03-05February 16, 242024-02-20$0.31
2023-11-30November 13, 232023-11-14$0.31
2023-08-28August 11, 232023-08-14$0.31
2023-05-30May 12, 232023-05-15$0.31
2023-02-28February 10, 232023-02-13$0.31
2022-12-01November 14, 222022-11-15$0.31
2022-08-29August 12, 222022-08-15$0.31
2022-05-31May 13, 222022-05-16$0.31
2022-03-01February 11, 222022-02-14$0.31
2021-12-01November 12, 212021-11-15$0.31
2021-08-30August 13, 212021-08-16$0.31
2021-06-01May 14, 212021-05-17$0.31
2021-03-02February 12, 212021-02-16$0.31
2020-12-02November 13, 202020-11-16$0.30
2020-08-31August 14, 202020-08-17$0.30
2020-06-02May 15, 202020-05-18$0.30
2020-03-03February 14, 202020-02-18$0.30
2019-12-04November 15, 192019-11-18$0.28
2019-09-03August 16, 192019-08-19$0.25
2019-05-28May 10, 192019-05-13$0.25
2019-03-05February 15, 192019-02-19$0.25
2018-12-04November 16, 182018-11-19$0.24
2018-08-27August 10, 182018-08-13$0.24
2018-05-29May 11, 182018-05-14$0.24
2018-03-06February 16, 182018-02-20$0.24
2017-11-28November 10, 172017-11-13$0.24
2017-08-28August 10, 172017-08-14$0.24
2017-05-30May 11, 172017-05-15$0.24
2017-03-07February 16, 172017-02-21$0.24
2016-11-30November 09, 162016-11-14$0.24
2016-08-29August 11, 162016-08-15$0.24
2016-05-31May 12, 162016-05-16$0.24
2016-03-01February 11, 162016-02-16$0.24
2015-12-01November 12, 152015-11-16$0.24
2015-08-31August 13, 152015-08-17$0.24
2015-06-02May 14, 152015-05-18$0.24
2015-03-03February 12, 152015-02-17$0.24
2014-12-02November 13, 142014-11-17$0.24
2014-09-02August 14, 142014-08-18$0.24
2014-06-03May 15, 142014-05-19$0.24
2014-03-04February 13, 142014-02-18$0.24
2013-11-26November 07, 132013-11-12$0.24
2013-08-26August 08, 132013-08-12$0.24
2013-05-28May 09, 132013-05-13$0.24
2013-03-05February 14, 132013-02-19$0.24
2012-12-04November 15, 122012-11-19$0.24
2012-08-27August 09, 122012-08-13$0.24
2012-05-29May 10, 122012-05-14$0.24
2012-02-28February 09, 122012-02-13$0.24
2011-11-29November 09, 112011-11-14$0.24
2011-08-26August 10, 112011-08-12$0.24
2011-05-27May 11, 112011-05-13$0.24
2011-02-28February 09, 112011-02-11$0.24
2010-11-29November 09, 102010-11-12$0.22
2010-08-27August 11, 102010-08-13$0.22
2010-06-01May 12, 102010-05-14$0.22
2010-03-01February 10, 102010-02-12$0.22
2009-11-30November 10, 092009-11-13$0.20
2009-08-28August 12, 092009-08-14$0.20
2009-06-01May 13, 092009-05-15$0.20
2009-03-02February 11, 092009-02-13$0.47
2008-12-01November 12, 082008-11-14$0.47
2008-08-29August 13, 082008-08-15$0.47
2008-06-02May 14, 082008-05-16$0.47
2008-03-03February 13, 082008-02-15$0.47
2007-12-03November 14, 072007-11-16$0.46
2007-08-24August 08, 072007-08-10$0.46
2007-05-25May 09, 072007-05-11$0.46
2007-03-05February 14, 072007-02-16$0.46
2006-11-24November 09, 062006-11-13$0.44
2006-08-25August 10, 062006-08-14$0.44
2006-05-26May 11, 062006-05-15$0.44
2006-02-24February 09, 062006-02-13$0.44
2005-11-25November 09, 052005-11-14$0.42
2005-08-26August 11, 052005-08-15$0.42
2005-05-27May 12, 052005-05-16$0.42
2005-02-25February 10, 052005-02-14$0.42
2004-11-26November 10, 042004-11-15$0.41
2004-08-27August 12, 042004-08-16$0.41
2004-05-28May 13, 042004-05-17$0.41
2004-02-27February 11, 042004-02-16$0.41
2003-12-05November 20, 032003-11-24$0.41
2003-08-29August 15, 032003-08-19$0.41
2003-05-30May 15, 032003-05-19$0.41
2003-02-28February 12, 032003-02-17$0.41
2002-12-02November 14, 022002-11-18$0.41
2002-08-23August 08, 022002-08-12$0.41
2002-05-24May 09, 022002-05-13$0.41
2002-03-01February 13, 022002-02-18$0.41
2001-12-03November 15, 012001-11-19$0.40
2001-08-24August 09, 012001-08-13$0.40
2001-05-25May 10, 012001-05-14$0.40
2001-03-02February 14, 012001-02-19$0.40

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The dividend yield shows how much Kemper 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 Kemper Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Kemper 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 Kemper Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Kemper Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Kemper 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 Kemper Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Kemper 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.