Investors eagerly anticipate the dividend payout from Kemper KMPR on August 28, 2023. With a payout of $0.31 per share and an annualized dividend yield of 2.45%, this reward is exclusively for shareholders who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on August 11, 2023
Kemper Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-11 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.45% | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-28 |
| 2023-05-12 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.73% | 2023-05-03 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-06-30 |
| 2023-02-10 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.11% | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-28 |
| 2022-11-14 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.61% | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-01 |
| 2022-08-12 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.91% | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-08-29 |
| 2022-05-13 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.4% | 2022-05-04 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-31 |
| 2022-02-11 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.35% | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-14 | 2022-03-01 |
| 2021-11-12 | 4 | $0.31 | 1.94% | 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-01 |
| 2021-08-13 | 4 | $0.31 | 1.98% | 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-30 |
| 2021-05-14 | 4 | $0.31 | 1.56% | 2021-05-05 | 2021-05-17 | 2021-06-01 |
| 2021-02-12 | 4 | $0.31 | 1.78% | 2021-02-03 | 2021-02-16 | 2021-03-02 |
| 2020-11-13 | 4 | $0.3 | 1.85% | 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-16 | 2020-12-02 |
In terms of dividend yield, Kemper finds itself in the middle ground among its industry peers, while Fidelity National Finl FNF takes the lead with the highest annualized dividend yield at 4.50%.
Analyzing Kemper Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
During the period of 2019 to 2022, the company experienced a notable growth in its dividend per share. The dividend per share increased from $1.03 to $1.24, reflecting the company's focus on providing greater returns to its shareholders.
YoY Earnings Growth For Kemper
The earnings chart displays a decline in Kemper's earnings per share, decreasing from $5.80 in 2019 to $-4.09 in 2022. This downward trend in earnings raises concerns for income-seeking investors, as it suggests a potential impact on future cash dividend payouts. It is important to closely evaluate the factors contributing to this decrease to assess the company's financial health and dividend sustainability.
Recap
In this article, we explore the recent dividend payout of Kemper and its significance for shareholders. The company has decided to distribute a dividend of $0.31 per share today, which equates to an annualized dividend yield of 2.45%.
In terms of dividend yield, Kemper finds itself in the middle ground among its industry peers, while Fidelity National Finl takes the lead with the highest annualized dividend yield at 4.50%.
The increase in dividend per share from 2019 to 2022 combined with a decrease in earnings per share for Kemper suggests a strategic decision to prioritize shareholder returns over earnings growth.
Investors should closely follow the company's performance in the coming quarters to stay up-to-date on any shifts in financials or dividend disbursements.
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