Kobe Steel Ltd Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -FRA:KST
Kobe Steel Ltd (FRA:KST) pays a dividend yield of 4.39% ($160.00 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.33. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 49%. Kobe Steel Ltd has been paying dividends since 2004.
Below is Kobe Steel Ltd's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | -20% | 3.51% |
| 3 Year | 26% | 8.78% |
| 5 Year | 49% | 32.02% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 4.39% |
Kobe Steel Ltd Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 32 dividend payments by Kobe Steel Ltd since 2004. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-03-30 | JPY 40 | 2027-03-31 | 0000-00-00 | 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-09-29 | JPY 40 | 2026-09-30 | 0000-00-00 | 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-03-30 | JPY 40 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-06-05 | 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-09-29 | JPY 40 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-28 | JPY 55 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-06-03 | 2024-05-09 |
| 2024-09-27 | JPY 45 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-05-09 |
| 2024-03-28 | JPY 45 | 2024-03-31 | 2024-05-31 | 2023-05-11 |
| 2023-09-28 | JPY 45 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-05-11 |
| 2023-03-30 | JPY 25 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-06-01 | 2022-05-11 |
| 2022-09-29 | JPY 15 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-05-11 |
| 2022-03-30 | JPY 30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-06-23 | 2021-05-11 |
| 2021-09-29 | JPY 10 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-01 | 2021-05-11 |
| 2021-03-30 | JPY 10 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-06-24 | 2020-05-11 |
| 2019-03-27 | JPY 10 | 2019-03-31 | 2019-05-31 | 2018-04-27 |
| 2018-09-26 | JPY 10 | 2018-09-30 | 2018-12-03 | 2018-04-27 |
| 2018-03-28 | JPY 30 | 2018-03-31 | 2018-06-22 | 2017-04-28 |
| 2015-09-28 | JPY 20 | 2015-09-30 | 2015-12-01 | 2015-04-30 |
| 2015-03-27 | JPY 20 | 2015-03-31 | 2015-06-04 | 2015-03-03 |
| 2014-09-26 | JPY 20 | 2014-09-30 | 2014-12-01 | 2014-07-31 |
| 2014-03-27 | JPY 40 | 2014-03-31 | 2014-06-05 | 2014-03-11 |
| 2011-09-28 | JPY 10 | 2011-09-30 | 2011-12-01 | 2011-04-27 |
| 2011-03-29 | JPY 15 | 2011-03-31 | 2011-06-03 | 2010-04-28 |
| 2010-09-28 | JPY 15 | 2010-09-30 | 2010-12-01 | 2010-04-28 |
| 2010-03-29 | JPY 15 | 2010-03-31 | 2010-06-02 | 2010-03-09 |
| 2008-09-25 | JPY 35 | 2008-09-30 | 2008-12-01 | 2008-09-05 |
| 2008-03-26 | JPY 35 | 2008-03-31 | 2008-06-04 | 2008-03-06 |
| 2007-09-25 | JPY 35 | 2007-09-30 | 2007-12-03 | 2007-09-05 |
| 2007-03-27 | JPY 40 | 2007-03-31 | 2007-06-06 | 2007-03-07 |
| 2006-10-02 | JPY 30 | 2006-09-30 | 2006-12-01 | 2006-09-12 |
| 2006-03-28 | JPY 60 | 2006-03-31 | 2006-06-29 | 2006-03-08 |
| 2005-04-01 | JPY 30 | 2005-03-31 | 2005-06-27 | 2005-03-12 |
| 2004-03-26 | JPY 15 | 2004-03-31 | 2004-06-28 | 2004-03-06 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FRA:KST Dividend
What is Kobe Steel Ltd's (FRA:KST) current dividend yield?
Kobe Steel Ltd (FRA:KST) currently has a dividend yield of 4.39%, paying $160.00 per share annually. The forward yield is 4.35%.
What is Kobe Steel Ltd's payout ratio?
Kobe Steel Ltd's payout ratio is 0.33, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Kobe Steel Ltd been paying dividends?
Kobe Steel Ltd has been paying dividends since 2004, a 22-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2026.
Is Kobe Steel Ltd's dividend growing?
Kobe Steel Ltd's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 49% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Kobe Steel Ltd's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Kobe Steel Ltd's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Kobe Steel Ltd as an investment, visit the Kobe Steel Ltd stock summary page on GuruFocus.
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