Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Dividend
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) currently pays a dividend yield of 6.45%, distributing $0.18 per share annually ($0.04 per quarter). The company operates in the Energy sector.
KOS dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.18 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.04 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | December 4, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | December 18, 2026 |
| Sector | Energy |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $2.79 |
What KOS pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 6.45% yield, $10,000 invested in KOS generates about $645.00 per year, or roughly $161.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $2.79, derived from the $0.18 annual dividend and the 6.45% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 358.3 | $64.50 | $16.13 |
| $5,000 | 1,791.7 | $322.50 | $80.63 |
| $10,000 | 3,583.3 | $645.00 | $161.25 |
| $25,000 | 8,958.3 | $1,612.50 | $403.13 |
| $100,000 | 35,833.3 | $6,450.00 | $1,612.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
KOS dividend payment schedule
KOS pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is December 4, 2026, with payment on December 18, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Kosmos Energy Ltd. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | $0.04 | Confirmed |
| March 4, 2027 | March 18, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
| June 4, 2027 | June 18, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
| September 4, 2027 | September 18, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
To collect a KOS dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How KOS's dividend compares
Across the 1000 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.57%. KOS's 6.45% is 2.88 percentage points above that median, ranking 336th of 1000 by yield.
Within Energy, where we track 75 names, the median yield is 5.22% — putting KOS above its sector.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, KOS distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
KOS dividend FAQ
When is the next KOS ex-dividend date?
The next KOS ex-dividend date is December 4, 2026, with the payment scheduled for December 18, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is KOS's dividend yield?
KOS currently yields 6.45%, based on $0.18 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does KOS pay dividends?
KOS pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.04 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of KOS generate?
At the current 6.45% yield, $10,000 invested in KOS would produce roughly $645.00 per year, or about $161.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is KOS a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. KOS is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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