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KNG dividend safety score
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF · Financial Services
KNG scores 26/100 for dividend safety, which means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (KNG) has a high dividend yield of 8.13%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 26 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Watch. It has grown its dividend for 0 years in a row and cut it 1 time in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #157 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 17, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the KNG score
KNG dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.23 | -7.1% |
| 2024 | $4.56 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How KNG compares
| KNG | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 26 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 8.13% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming KNG dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 17, 2026 | $0.3402 |
| ~Dec 17, 2026 | $0.3402 |
| ~Jan 16, 2027 | $0.3402 |
| ~Feb 15, 2027 | $0.3402 |
Estimates based on KNG's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would KNG pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $81 | $7 |
| $10,000 | $813 | $68 |
| $50,000 | $4,064 | $339 |
| $100,000 | $8,128 | $677 |
To earn $1,000 a month from KNG at today's yield you would need about $147,634 invested, roughly 2,939 shares.
Based on the current yield of 8.13%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent KNG dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $0.3402 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $0.3475 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.3445 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.3699 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.3620 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.3435 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.3439 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $0.3435 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.3475 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.3557 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $0.3553 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.3501 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
KNG dividend FAQ
Is the KNG dividend safe?
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF has a dividend safety score of 26 out of 100, which we rate Watch. That means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the KNG dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for KNG is about 8.13%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does KNG pay dividends?
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in KNG earn in dividends?
At a yield of 8.13%, $10,000 invested in KNG would pay about $813 a year, or roughly $68 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next KNG ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for KNG is expected around November 17, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.