Kontoor BrandsKTB +1.42%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates KTB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kontoor Brands ranks worse than 54.46% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kontoor Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kontoor Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KTB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.48
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kontoor Brands was 0.48. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.39.
KTB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 54.46% of 415
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs KTB: 0.48
During the past 12 months, Kontoor Brands's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kontoor Brands was 26.40% per year. The lowest was 4.00% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Kontoor Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kontoor Brands Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kontoor Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
KTB vs ZGN, PVH, COLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kontoor Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Kontoor Brands Dividend Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kontoor Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kontoor Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Kontoor Brands's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kontoor Brands and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Kontoor Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #226 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Kontoor Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kontoor Brands' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.48. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kontoor Brands' value of 0.50 is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #226 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZGN and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #226 out of 415 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kontoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Kontoor Brands' value of 0.50 is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kontoor Brands' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Kontoor Brands has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.44, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kontoor Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 13.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kontoor Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontoor Brands's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands (KTB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.46, compared to a current price of $85.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 13.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.44. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kontoor Brands (KTB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Mar. 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.46.
GuruFocus considers Kontoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KTB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.50 (28% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $73.46 vs. price of $85.00 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#226 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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