Kesko Oyj Class B
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
KESKOB.HE's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 55.3% fcf payout ratio & 16.3% return on equity. Areas of concern: 109.7% earnings payout ratio & 71.0% cfo payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 18.98% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 19.0%Dividend has grown at a healthy 5-year pace.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 109.7%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 71.0%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- Current Ratio: 0.9xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
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Very SafeAbout Kesko Oyj Class B
Kesko Oyj Class B shares represent the publicly traded class B stock of Kesko Oyj, a Finland-based retail conglomerate operating across three primary divisions: Grocery, Building and Technical, and Car. The Grocery segment dominates revenue generation, supplying customers through a chain of locally tailored K-food retailers such as K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket, K-Market, and Neste K stores in Finland. The Building and Technical division offers construction materials, leisure and athletic goods, and infrastructure tools, with operations spanning Scandinavia and Eastern Europe via both digital platforms and physical stores. The Car division functions as an importer, leaser, and seller of premium European brands including Volkswagen, SEAT, Audi, and Porsche, alongside used vehicles through online and in-store channels. Classified in the consumer defensive sector and grocery stores industry, Kesko Oyj Class B serves as a mid-cap stock with around 398 million shares outstanding, playing a key role in Northern European retail markets by blending traditional brick-and-mortar presence with e-commerce adaptation.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.29%
Annual Dividend
€0.90
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
109.71%
FCF Payout Ratio
55.30%
Stock Price
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52-Week Range
€17.72 – €22.20
Dividend History (2016–2025)
KESKOB.HE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
KESKOB.HE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
July 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-4.27%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
18.98%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
44.52%
3-Year Total Growth
-12.26%
5-Year Total Growth
138.46%
10-Year Total Growth
3874.36%
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