Trailing Dividend / Share
$3407.19
KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
22.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
KB Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.4% and trend is rising.
KB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$3407.19
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR9.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.4%
1Y Total Return40.3%
5Y Total Return167.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,52310Y ago$43,03820Y ago$17,091
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
KB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KB Financial Group Inc. distributes 22.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
KB has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 9.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.4% buyback yield, 4.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 167.3%, with dividends contributing 26.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,038 today.
KB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.59
Avg/Payment$0.7297
Latest Change-30.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026Latest | $0.7591 | ↓ -30.2% | 2.86% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $1.0880 | ↑ +71.9% | 2.63% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.6329 | ↓ -3.7% | 2.81% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.6570 | ↓ -0.5% | 2.98% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.6604 | ↑ +17.2% | 3.58% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.5633 | ↓ -0.5% | 4.09% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.5662 | ↓ -1.3% | 3.42% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.5734 | ↑ +0.1% | 4.76% | Aug 15, 2024 |
KB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
22.3% payout
Streak
4Y
9.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.4%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBKB Financial Group I… | $40.4B | 2.0% | 22.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SHGShinhan Financial Gr… | $33.3B | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  WFWoori Financial Grou… | $15.0B | 3.9% | 28.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  HDBHDFC Bank Limited | $140.5B | 4.9% | 27.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 IBNICICI Bank Limited | $107.9B | 0.8% | 14.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MFGMizuho Financial Gro… | $126.1B | 1.9% | 29.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  SMFGSumitomo Mitsui Fina… | $98.8B | 2.2% | 34.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $904.9B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BACBank of America Corp… | $425.1B | 2.1% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
KB Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.85 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2025 | $2.51 | -11.3% | 4 | $15287.00 | 0.0% | 6081.81x | 6.4% |
| 2024 | $2.83 | 143.6% | 4 | $12725.00 | 0.0% | 4491.29x | 7.2% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | -47.9% | 3 | $11217.00 | 0.0% | 9642.31x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $2.23 | -8.1% | 4 | $10099.00 | 0.0% | 4518.73x | 5.7% |
| 2021 | $2.43 | 54.7% | 2 | $10889.00 | 0.0% | 4479.98x | 6.2% |
| 2020 | $1.57 | -12.0% | 1 | $8730.36 | 0.0% | 5557.34x | 4.0% |
| 2019 | $1.79 | 6.4% | 1 | $8388.65 | 0.0% | 4699.16x | 4.6% |
| 2018 | $1.68 | -6.4% | 1 | $7675.86 | 0.0% | 4576.73x | 4.3% |
| 2017 | $1.79 | 64.0% | 1 | $8257.00 | 0.0% | 4606.72x | 4.6% |
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KB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KB stock.
How much dividend does KB pay per share?
KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3407.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KB's next ex-dividend date?
KB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KB's dividend safe?
KB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, KB Financial Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KB pay dividends?
KB Financial Group Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3407.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KB five years ago would be worth approximately $22,523 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.