The Kroger Co's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.35. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.37. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.22. As of today, The Kroger Co's Dividend Yield % is 2.52%.
Good Sign:
The Kroger Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
During the past 12 months, The Kroger Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Kroger Co was 23.10% per year. The lowest was 7.50% per year. And the median was 13.50% per year.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
The Kroger Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Kroger Co was 0.28. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.23.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The Kroger Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.350000
2026-05-15
2026-05-15
2026-06-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2026-02-13
2026-02-13
2026-03-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
The Kroger Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $55.52.
The Kroger Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.4.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of The Kroger Co was 2.54%. The lowest was 1.08%. And the median was 1.92%.
Good Sign:
The Kroger Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Kroger Co Dividends per Share Related Terms
The Kroger Co Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kroger Co Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Dividends per Share of $1.37 as of Apr. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's Dividends per Share too high?
The Kroger Co's current Dividends per Share is $1.37. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's Dividends per Share compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Dividends per Share of $1.37 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Dividends per Share is $1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kroger Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.97, compared to a current price of $55.52 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $1.37. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Dividends per Share is $1.37 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $55.52 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.97.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Dividends per Share: $1.37
GF Value™: $65.97 vs. price of $55.52 (15.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners. Kroger's business is primarily grocery-led (roughly 78% of sales), spanning fresh food and private-label offerings, complemented by fuel centers (9%) and pharmacies (12%). The firm also generates income from advertising, data analytics, and manufacturing.
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