Kemper Remains Committed to Investors, Upholding Stability during Decreased Earnings
As the day concludes, Kemper (NYSE:KMPR) is preparing to distribute a dividend payout of $0.31 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 2.15%. This payout is exclusive to investors who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on February 16, 2024.
Kemper Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-16 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.15% | 2024-02-07 | 2024-02-20 | 2024-03-05 |
| 2023-11-13 | 4 | $0.31 | 2.94% | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 |
| 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 |
Kemper's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 4.06%.
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
Investors witnessed an upward trajectory in the company's dividend per share between 2020 and 2023. The dividend per share rose from $1.20 to $1.24, indicating the company's dedication to enhancing shareholder value through increased dividends.
YoY Earnings Growth For Kemper
From 2020 to 2023, Kemper experienced a decrease in earnings per share, dropping from $6.44 to $-2.13. This declining earnings trend may be worrisome for income-seeking investors, as it indicates a potential impact on the company's ability to sustain or increase its cash dividend payouts. Further analysis is necessary to understand the underlying reasons for this decrease.
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 2.15%.
Kemper's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with CNA Financial having the highest annualized dividend yield at 4.06%.
The rising dividend per share and declining earnings per share of Kemper from 2020 to 2023 indicate a deliberate choice to prioritize dividend distribution over earnings performance.
Keeping a close watch on the company's performance in the coming quarters will enable investors to stay abreast of any modifications in financials or dividend disbursements.
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