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KFC, Ltd. develops, produces, and sells building construction fastening materials in Japan. The company offers post-construction anchors, and steel and various hardware products; sells earthquake-resistant materials; undertakes earthquake-resistant construction works, such as roads and rail piers; and sells poly-knitted ropes and power tools. It also sells fixing agents for lock bolts, such as dry mortar; and tunnel waterproof sheets and accessories, and welding machines and other construction machinery, as well as sells and rents tunnel rock mass consolidation agents, such as urethane infusion and construction machines. In addition, the company manufactures and sells tunnel support materials, including lock bolts; and designs, constructs, imports, and sells waterproof sheets. Further, it undertakes tunnel interior and fireproof, and sound insulation wall installation works; designs and constructs safety facilities, such as guard fence installations and falling object preventions; and undertakes tunnel reinforcement and building outer wall repair, tunnel interior lighting and disaster prevention, and bridge equipment related works. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

KFC Dividend Announcement

• KFC announced a annually dividend of ¥0.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2025-03-28
• KFC's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.62%

KFC Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2025-03-28¥0.00annually
2024-03-28¥60.00annually
2023-03-30¥50.00annually2023-06-26
2022-03-30¥70.00annually2022-06-20
2021-03-30¥70.00annually2021-06-21
2020-03-30¥70.00annually2020-06-22
2019-03-27¥50.00annually2019-06-24
2018-03-28¥5.00annually2018-06-25
2017-03-29¥40.00annually2017-06-26
2016-03-29¥30.00annually
2015-03-27¥9.00annually
2014-03-27¥11.00annually

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KFC Dividend growth

KFC Dividend Yield

KFC current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.62%. Interested in purchasing KFC stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

KFC Financial Ratios

P/E ratio10.31
PEG ratio0.38
P/B ratio0.47
ROE4.62%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.34
Quick ratio1.91
Cash Ratio0.47

KFC Dividend FAQ

Does KFC stock pay dividends?
KFC does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has KFC ever paid a dividend?
No, KFC has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. KFC is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't KFC pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why KFC would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will KFC ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While KFC has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is KFC a dividend aristocrat?
KFC is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is KFC a dividend king?
KFC is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is KFC a dividend stock?
No, KFC is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
How to buy KFC stocks?
To buy KFC you need a brokerage account. Open an account with a reputable brokerage firm that offers access to the stock market. Consider factors such as fees and account minimums.

Place an order: Use the brokerage's trading platform to place an order to buy KFC stock.

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