KAI – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator
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Quickly and easily calculate KAI dividend yield using our KAI calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your KAI investments snowball over time.
Portfolio Growth Over Time
Data last updated: November 26, 2025 11:44 am
Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)
| Year | Start Balance | Start Shares | Share Price | Dividend / Share | Dividend Yield | Yield on Cost | Annual Dividend | Total Dividends | End Shares | End Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000 | 36 | $281.59 | $0.34 | 0.48% | 0.48% | $52 | $52 | 40 | $11,252 |
| 2 | $13,584 | 40 | $339.96 | $0.36 | 0.43% | 0.52% | $62 | $114 | 44 | $14,846 |
| 3 | $17,923 | 44 | $410.43 | $0.39 | 0.38% | 0.55% | $71 | $185 | 47 | $19,194 |
| 4 | $23,173 | 47 | $495.50 | $0.42 | 0.34% | 0.59% | $81 | $266 | 49 | $24,454 |
| 5 | $29,523 | 49 | $598.21 | $0.45 | 0.30% | 0.64% | $91 | $357 | 52 | $30,814 |
| 6 | $37,201 | 52 | $722.21 | $0.48 | 0.27% | 0.68% | $101 | $458 | 53 | $38,502 |
| 7 | $46,483 | 53 | $871.91 | $0.52 | 0.24% | 0.73% | $112 | $570 | 55 | $47,795 |
| 8 | $57,702 | 55 | $1,052.64 | $0.55 | 0.21% | 0.78% | $123 | $692 | 56 | $59,025 |
| 9 | $71,259 | 56 | $1,270.84 | $0.59 | 0.19% | 0.84% | $134 | $827 | 57 | $72,594 |
| 10 | $87,641 | 57 | $1,534.26 | $0.63 | 0.17% | 0.90% | $146 | $973 | 58 | $88,987 |
KAI Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | 10/09/2025 | $0.340 | 0.47% | 0.48% | $286.33 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | $0.340 | 0.39% | 0.40% | $339.07 |
| 04/09/2025 | 04/09/2025 | $0.340 | 0.40% | 0.41% | $328.64 |
| 01/10/2025 | 01/10/2025 | $0.320 | 0.38% | 0.38% | $340.97 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/10/2024 | $0.320 | 0.39% | 0.40% | $320.20 |
| 07/11/2024 | 07/11/2024 | $0.320 | 0.39% | 0.40% | $316.43 |
| 04/09/2024 | 04/09/2024 | $0.320 | 0.39% | 0.42% | $305.22 |
| 01/03/2024 | 01/03/2024 | $0.290 | 0.44% | 0.44% | $261.83 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/11/2023 | $0.290 | 0.49% | 0.50% | $231.77 |
| 07/12/2023 | 07/12/2023 | $0.290 | 0.51% | 0.54% | $215.02 |
| 04/11/2023 | 04/11/2023 | $0.290 | 0.55% | 0.59% | $195.64 |
| 01/04/2023 | 01/04/2023 | $0.260 | 0.58% | 0.58% | $179.82 |
| 10/12/2022 | 10/12/2022 | $0.260 | 0.65% | 0.65% | $159.64 |
| 07/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | $0.260 | 0.56% | 0.57% | $181.01 |
| 04/12/2022 | 04/12/2022 | $0.260 | 0.53% | 0.55% | $190.46 |
| 01/05/2022 | 01/05/2022 | $0.250 | 0.45% | 0.45% | $224.21 |
| 10/13/2021 | 10/13/2021 | $0.250 | 0.49% | 0.50% | $200.07 |
| 07/14/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $0.250 | 0.55% | 0.56% | $177.11 |
| 04/13/2021 | 04/13/2021 | $0.250 | 0.54% | 0.56% | $179.90 |
| 01/06/2021 | 01/06/2021 | $0.240 | 0.65% | 0.65% | $147.07 |
KAI 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This analysis of KAI demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 24.1% CAGR, representing exceptional long-term performance. The DRIP strategy provided 18% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.
Total Return with and without DRIP (KAI)
Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in KAI would grow to $88,672 with DRIP (786.7%), and $84,274 without DRIP (742.7%).
KAI Dividend Reinvestment Snowball
Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in KAI with historic price growth (20.56%) and dividend growth (7.18%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.
After 20 Years
Your Investment: $34,000
Portfolio: $708,234
Annual Dividend: $329
Yield on Cost: 0.97%
Total Dividends: $3,217
Portfolio: $690,083
Total Dividends: $3,140
After 30 Years
Your Investment: $46,000
Portfolio: $4,643,487
Annual Dividend: $666
Yield on Cost: 1.45%
Total Dividends: $7,839
Portfolio: $4,500,823
Total Dividends: $7,616
Milestones on the way
By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $1,471 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $197 per year in dividends alone.
By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $265, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.
After two decades, cumulative dividends total $3,217 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 9% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 0.97%.
At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $469 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $5,126.
By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $666, cumulative dividends total $7,839, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $4,643,487, compared with $4,500,823 if dividends weren’t reinvested.
How we estimate these numbers
We use the latest calculator inputs for KAI, price $277.79, dividend per period $0.34 (4x/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 20.56% and dividend growth 7.18% annually.
We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No-DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.
This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.
Projected Future Returns & Dividends for KAI
Based on past 10-year performance, here are KAI growth metrics:
Using KAI CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:
| KAI (DRIP) | KAI (No DRIP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $247.48 | $247.48 |
| Start Shares | 40.41 | 40.41 |
| Start Value | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| After 10 years: | ||
| Final Share Count | 42.57 | 40.41 |
| Dividends Payment | $2.76 | $2.76 |
| Annual Dividends | $117 | $112 |
| Yield on cost | 1.17% | 1.12% |
| Share Price | $549.19 | $549.19 |
| Total Dividends | $851 | $828 |
| Final Value | $23,381 | $23,020 |
Estimated Future Value + Dividends – KAI
Dividend History: Payments & Yield
Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.
Dividend Growth
Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.
Dividend Payments & Yield
Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5âyear rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.
KAI Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | 10/09/2025 | $0.340 | 0.47% | 0.48% | $286.33 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | $0.340 | 0.39% | 0.40% | $339.07 |
| 04/09/2025 | 04/09/2025 | $0.340 | 0.40% | 0.41% | $328.64 |
| 01/10/2025 | 01/10/2025 | $0.320 | 0.38% | 0.38% | $340.97 |
| 10/10/2024 | 10/10/2024 | $0.320 | 0.39% | 0.40% | $320.20 |
| 07/11/2024 | 07/11/2024 | $0.320 | 0.39% | 0.40% | $316.43 |
| 04/09/2024 | 04/09/2024 | $0.320 | 0.39% | 0.42% | $305.22 |
| 01/03/2024 | 01/03/2024 | $0.290 | 0.44% | 0.44% | $261.83 |
| 10/11/2023 | 10/11/2023 | $0.290 | 0.49% | 0.50% | $231.77 |
| 07/12/2023 | 07/12/2023 | $0.290 | 0.51% | 0.54% | $215.02 |
| 04/11/2023 | 04/11/2023 | $0.290 | 0.55% | 0.59% | $195.64 |
| 01/04/2023 | 01/04/2023 | $0.260 | 0.58% | 0.58% | $179.82 |
| 10/12/2022 | 10/12/2022 | $0.260 | 0.65% | 0.65% | $159.64 |
| 07/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | $0.260 | 0.56% | 0.57% | $181.01 |
| 04/12/2022 | 04/12/2022 | $0.260 | 0.53% | 0.55% | $190.46 |
| 01/05/2022 | 01/05/2022 | $0.250 | 0.45% | 0.45% | $224.21 |
| 10/13/2021 | 10/13/2021 | $0.250 | 0.49% | 0.50% | $200.07 |
| 07/14/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $0.250 | 0.55% | 0.56% | $177.11 |
| 04/13/2021 | 04/13/2021 | $0.250 | 0.54% | 0.56% | $179.90 |
| 01/06/2021 | 01/06/2021 | $0.240 | 0.65% | 0.65% | $147.07 |
| 10/14/2020 | 10/14/2020 | $0.240 | 0.81% | 0.81% | $117.91 |
| 07/08/2020 | 07/08/2020 | $0.240 | 0.90% | 0.92% | $104.70 |
| 04/06/2020 | 04/06/2020 | $0.240 | 1.27% | 1.31% | $73.48 |
| 01/08/2020 | 01/08/2020 | $0.230 | 0.85% | 0.85% | $107.61 |
| 10/09/2019 | 10/09/2019 | $0.230 | 1.10% | 1.11% | $82.73 |
| 07/10/2019 | 07/10/2019 | $0.230 | 1.01% | 1.03% | $88.94 |
| 04/08/2019 | 04/08/2019 | $0.230 | 0.98% | 1.02% | $90.47 |
| 01/08/2019 | 01/08/2019 | $0.220 | 1.08% | 1.08% | $81.54 |
| 10/10/2018 | 10/10/2018 | $0.220 | 0.91% | 0.92% | $95.65 |
| 07/11/2018 | 07/11/2018 | $0.220 | 0.90% | 0.92% | $95.20 |
| 04/11/2018 | 04/11/2018 | $0.220 | 0.90% | 0.94% | $94.05 |
| 01/10/2018 | 01/10/2018 | $0.210 | 0.88% | 0.88% | $95.20 |
| 10/11/2017 | 10/11/2017 | $0.210 | 0.82% | 0.84% | $100.10 |
| 07/11/2017 | 07/11/2017 | $0.210 | 1.04% | 1.09% | $77.15 |
| 04/11/2017 | 04/11/2017 | $0.210 | 1.31% | 1.41% | $59.40 |
| 01/10/2017 | 01/10/2017 | $0.190 | 1.24% | 1.24% | $61.35 |
| 10/11/2016 | 10/11/2016 | $0.190 | 1.50% | 1.54% | $49.42 |
| 07/12/2016 | 07/12/2016 | $0.190 | 1.33% | 1.40% | $54.13 |
| 04/12/2016 | 04/12/2016 | $0.190 | 1.54% | 1.68% | $45.31 |
| 01/12/2016 | 01/12/2016 | $0.170 | 1.79% | 1.79% | $38.01 |
| 10/13/2015 | 10/13/2015 | $0.170 | 1.64% | 1.69% | $40.29 |
| 07/14/2015 | 07/14/2015 | $0.170 | 1.40% | 1.49% | $45.78 |
| 04/14/2015 | 04/14/2015 | $0.170 | 1.13% | 1.24% | $54.67 |
| 01/14/2015 | 01/14/2015 | $0.150 | 1.44% | 1.44% | $41.59 |
| 10/10/2014 | 10/10/2014 | $0.150 | 1.57% | 1.64% | $36.55 |
| 07/14/2014 | 07/14/2014 | $0.150 | 1.46% | 1.59% | $37.79 |
| 04/07/2014 | 04/07/2014 | $0.150 | 1.48% | 1.69% | $35.58 |
| 01/07/2014 | 01/07/2014 | $0.125 | 1.25% | 1.25% | $40.04 |
| 10/08/2013 | 10/08/2013 | $0.125 | 1.18% | 1.58% | $31.66 |
| 07/09/2013 | 07/09/2013 | $0.125 | 0.75% | 1.50% | $33.31 |
| 04/09/2013 | 04/09/2013 | $0.125 | 0.49% | 1.98% | $25.27 |
Dividend Payout Ratio
Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.
Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio
Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.
Share Price
Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarterâoverâquarter and yearâoverâyear changes for additional context.
Price to Earnings
KAI trades at a 137.4x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.
Price to Sales
KAI trades at a 14.0x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.
Revenue
KAI generated $0.3B in revenue. Revenue has grown by 38% over the period.
Net Income
KAI reported $0.0B in net income. Net income has grown by 32% over the period.
Revenue vs Net Income
KAI generated $0.3B in revenue with net income of $0.0B, representing a 10.2% net profit margin.
Gross Profit
KAI achieved $0.2B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.
Operating Income
KAI generated $0.1B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.
EBITDA
KAI generated $0.1B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Operating Cash Flow
KAI generated $0.0B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.
Free Cash Flow
KAI generated $0.0B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has increased by 29% over the period.
Free Cash Flow / Share
KAI generates $1.90 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has grown by 29% over the period.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
KAI reported $2.35 in earnings per share. EPS has grown by 32% over the period.
Return on Equity (ROE)
KAI delivered a 8.5% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA)
KAI achieved a 5.1% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Net Profit Margin
KAI maintains a 10.2% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.
Gross Profit Margin
KAI operates with a 78.3% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.
Cash & Debt
KAI holds $0.0B in cash against $0.0B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.0B.
Shares Outstanding
KAI has 0.0B shares outstanding.
Stock-Based Comp
KAI reported $0.0B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 38%.
FCF vs Stock Based Comp
KAI generated $0.0B in free cash flow while spending $0.0B on stock-based compensation, representing 30% of FCF.
FCF vs FCF / Share
KAI reported $0.0B in free cash flow, translating to $1.90 per share.
Revenue: Actual + Estimates
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EPS: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks KAI eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
Net Income: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks KAI net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks KAI ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
