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KESKOB.HE

Kesko Oyj Class B

EURO STOXX 600
KESKOB.HE|Consumer Defensive|Grocery Stores||P/E 18.6|MCap 7.7B|NASDAQ Helsinki

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

4.72%

Annual Dividend

€0.90

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

91.18%

FCF Payout Ratio

43.25%

Stock Price

52-Week Range

€17.72 €22.20

Dividend Health Score

61/ 100Safe

KESKOB.HE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 43.3% fcf payout ratio & 126.4 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 91.2% 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

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
91.2%Warning
FCF Payout Ratio
43.3%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
71.0%Warning
Interest Coverage
4.7xCaution

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
38.6%Caution
Current Ratio
1.0xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
126.4Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
14.6%Safe
Operating Margin
4.9%Warning
Gross Margin
14.8%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
19.0%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

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

March 27, 2026

Next Payment Date

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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

€0.00

Annual Income

€90.00

Quarterly Income

€22.50

Monthly Income

€7.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KESKOB.HE's current dividend yield?
Kesko Oyj Class B (KESKOB.HE) currently has a dividend yield of 4.72%, based on a stock price of — and an annual dividend of €0.90.
When is KESKOB.HE's next dividend payment date?
KESKOB.HE's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-27 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does KESKOB.HE pay in dividends per year?
Kesko Oyj Class B paid €0.93 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has KESKOB.HE been increasing its dividend?
Kesko Oyj Class B has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 18.98% and a 10-year CAGR of 44.52%.
Is KESKOB.HE's dividend safe?
Kesko Oyj Class B has a payout ratio of 91.18%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 43.25%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is KESKOB.HE's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Kesko Oyj Class B's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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