Kesko Oyj engages in the grocery trading business in Finland. It operates through Grocery Trade, Building and Technical Trade, and Car Trade segments. The company's Grocery Trade segment is involved in the wholesale and B2B trade of groceries; and the retail sale of the home and specialty goods. This segment operates approximately 1,200 K-food stores, including K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket, K-Market, and Neste K. Its Building and Technical Trade segment engages in the retail, wholesale, and B2B trade of building and home improvement, and electrical and HEPAC products, as well as trades in leisure goods. This segment operates retail store chains under the K-Rauta, K-Bygg, Byggmakker, and Onninen names, as well as leisure goods trade chains under the Intersport and Budget Sport names in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Baltic countries. The company's Car Trade segment imports, markets, and retails Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Bentley, and Porsche passenger cars, as well as Volkswagen and MAN commercial vehicles in Finland. This segment is also involved in car leasing activities; and the provision of repair and maintenance, spare parts, and accessories services, as well as charging network for electric vehicles under the K-Charge name in Finland. Kesko Oyj was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
Kesko Dividend Announcement
• Kesko announced a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-06. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-15
• Kesko annual dividend for 2024 was $0.45
• Kesko annual dividend for 2023 was $0.63
• Kesko's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.45%
• Kesko's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 77.83%
• Kesko's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -10.41% year
Kesko Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-15 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2024-11-06 |
2024-07-16 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-08-07 |
2024-03-27 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-04-24 |
2023-12-11 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2024-01-03 |
2023-09-11 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2023-10-04 |
2023-06-20 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2023-07-13 |
2023-03-31 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2023-04-27 |
2022-12-12 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2023-01-04 |
2022-09-12 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2022-10-05 |
2022-06-21 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2022-07-14 |
2022-04-08 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-05-05 |
2021-09-30 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2021-10-25 |
2021-04-13 | $0.27 | quarterly | 2021-05-06 |
2020-10-02 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2020-10-23 |
2020-04-29 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2020-05-26 |
2019-10-09 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2019-11-01 |
2019-04-09 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-05-02 |
2018-04-12 | $1.09 | quarterly | 2018-05-07 |
2017-04-03 | $0.86 | quarterly | 2017-04-27 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Kesko's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Kesko publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Kesko distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Kesko are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Kesko sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Kesko distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Kesko declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Kesko's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Kesko's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.