KMPR Dividend History & Yield
Kemper Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 (in 163 days) | Mar 5, 2027 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 4, 2027 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 345 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KMPR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.28 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much KMPR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 938 | $25,003 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,688 | $125,016 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,375 | $250,031 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.80%. $10,000 in KMPR would currently pay about $480 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KMPR dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2026 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +3.2% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2021 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | — | $0.31 | +3.3% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
KMPR dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to KMPR's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
KMPR scores 50/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Kemper Corporation
Kemper Corporation, an insurance holding company, provides insurance products in the United States. It operates in two segments, Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance, and Life Insurance. The Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance segment primarily offers specialty personal automobile and commercial automobile insurance through independent agents and brokers. The Life Insurance segment primarily provides individual life, accident, supplemental health, and property insurance. The company was formerly known as Unitrin, Inc. and changed its name to Kemper Corporation in August 2011. Kemper Corporation was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty. First dividend on our records: Aug 15, 1990. 145 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KMPR dividend FAQ
When is KMPR's next ex-dividend date?
KMPR's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.32 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does KMPR pay dividends?
KMPR pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.32 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is KMPR's dividend yield?
KMPR's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.80%, based on $1.28 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.67. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.28 per share, is 4.80%.
How much does KMPR pay per share?
KMPR pays about $0.32 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.28 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $128.00 a year.
Has KMPR grown or cut its dividend?
KMPR has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.8% a year (+0.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of KMPR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.80%, you would need about 938 shares of KMPR (roughly $25,003 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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