Kao Corp Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Kao Corp (KAOCF) pays a dividend yield of 3.46% ($155.50 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.37. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 1.9%. Kao Corp has been paying dividends since 2004.
Below is Kao Corp'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 | 1.3% | 3.50% |
| 3 Year | 1.3% | 3.60% |
| 5 Year | 1.9% | 3.82% |
| 10 Year | 6.2% | 6.31% |
Kao Corp Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 48 dividend payments by Kao Corp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-29 | JPY 39 | 2026-12-31 | 0000-00-00 | 2026-02-05 |
| 2026-06-29 | JPY 78 | 2026-06-30 | 0000-00-00 | 2026-02-05 |
| 2025-12-29 | JPY 38.5 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-27 | 2025-02-06 |
| 2025-06-27 | JPY 38.5 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-09-01 | 2025-02-06 |
| 2024-12-27 | JPY 38 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-03-24 | 2024-02-07 |
| 2024-06-27 | JPY 38 | 2024-06-30 | 2024-09-02 | 2024-02-07 |
| 2023-12-28 | JPY 37.5 | 2023-12-31 | 2024-03-25 | 2023-02-02 |
| 2023-06-29 | JPY 37.5 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-02-02 |
| 2022-12-29 | JPY 37 | 2022-12-31 | 0000-00-00 | 2022-02-03 |
| 2022-06-29 | JPY 37 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-02-03 |
| 2021-12-29 | JPY 36 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-03-28 | 2021-02-03 |
| 2021-06-29 | JPY 36 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-09-01 | 2021-02-03 |
| 2020-12-30 | JPY 35 | 2020-12-31 | 0000-00-00 | 2020-02-04 |
| 2020-06-29 | JPY 35 | 2020-06-30 | 2020-09-01 | 2020-02-04 |
| 2019-12-30 | JPY 32.5 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-03-26 | 2019-02-04 |
| 2019-06-26 | JPY 32.5 | 2019-06-30 | 2019-09-02 | 2019-02-04 |
| 2018-12-28 | JPY 30 | 2018-12-31 | 2019-03-27 | 2018-12-08 |
| 2018-06-29 | JPY 30 | 2018-06-30 | 2018-09-03 | 2018-06-09 |
| 2017-12-27 | JPY 28 | 2017-12-31 | 2018-03-26 | 2017-02-02 |
| 2017-06-28 | JPY 27 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-09-01 | 2017-03-20 |
| 2016-12-28 | JPY 24 | 2016-12-31 | 2017-03-22 | 2016-12-15 |
| 2016-06-28 | JPY 23 | 2016-06-30 | 2016-09-01 | 2016-03-15 |
| 2015-12-28 | JPY 21 | 2015-12-31 | 2016-03-28 | 2015-07-29 |
| 2015-06-26 | JPY 19 | 2015-06-30 | 2015-09-01 | 2015-06-06 |
| 2014-12-29 | JPY 18 | 2014-12-31 | 2015-03-26 | 2014-12-11 |
| 2014-12-26 | JPY 18 | 2014-12-31 | 2015-03-26 | 2014-12-11 |
| 2014-06-26 | JPY 17 | 2014-06-30 | 2014-09-01 | 2014-02-05 |
| 2013-12-26 | JPY 16 | 2013-12-31 | 0000-00-00 | 2013-02-05 |
| 2013-06-26 | JPY 16 | 2013-06-30 | 0000-00-00 | 2013-02-05 |
| 2012-12-26 | JPY 15.5 | 2012-12-31 | 2013-03-27 | 2012-04-24 |
| 2012-09-26 | JPY 15.5 | 2012-09-30 | 2012-12-03 | 2012-04-24 |
| 2012-03-28 | JPY 15.5 | 2012-03-31 | 2012-06-29 | 2012-03-08 |
| 2011-09-28 | JPY 14.5 | 2011-09-30 | 2011-12-01 | 2011-09-08 |
| 2011-03-29 | JPY 14.5 | 2011-03-31 | 2011-06-30 | 2011-03-09 |
| 2010-09-28 | JPY 14.5 | 2010-09-30 | 2010-12-01 | 2010-09-08 |
| 2010-03-29 | JPY 14.5 | 2010-03-31 | 2010-06-30 | 2010-03-09 |
| 2009-09-25 | JPY 14 | 2009-09-30 | 2009-12-01 | 2009-09-05 |
| 2009-03-26 | JPY 14 | 2009-03-31 | 2009-06-29 | 2009-03-06 |
| 2008-09-25 | JPY 14 | 2008-09-30 | 2008-12-01 | 2008-09-05 |
| 2008-03-26 | JPY 13.5 | 2008-03-31 | 2008-06-30 | 2008-03-06 |
Frequently Asked Questions: KAOCF Dividend
What is Kao Corp's (KAOCF) current dividend yield?
Kao Corp (KAOCF) currently has a dividend yield of 3.46%, paying $155.50 per share annually. The forward yield is 3.5%.
What is Kao Corp's payout ratio?
Kao Corp's payout ratio is 0.37, 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 Kao Corp been paying dividends?
Kao Corp has been paying dividends since 2004, a 22-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2016.
Is Kao Corp's dividend growing?
Kao Corp's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 1.9% over the past 5 years and 6.2% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Kao Corp's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Kao Corp's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Kao Corp as an investment, visit the Kao Corp stock summary page on GuruFocus.
Dividend Yield History
Dividend Per Share History
Dividend Payout Ratio
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