Kinross Gold Corporation
KGCKinross Gold Corporation (KGC) is a Canadian-based gold mining company that operates properties across the Americas, West Africa, and Russia. Founded in 1993, the company focuses on the exploration, acquisition, development, and mining of gold and other precious metals. Kinross is known for its diversified portfolio of gold assets and commitment to sustainable mining practices.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2025 | $0.04 | 2025-11-26 | 2025-11-26 |
| September 4, 2025 | $0.03 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 |
| June 12, 2025 | $0.03 | 2025-05-29 | 2025-05-29 |
| March 20, 2025 | $0.03 | 2025-03-05 | 2025-03-05 |
| December 12, 2024 | $0.03 | 2024-11-27 | 2024-11-28 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Kinross Gold Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 33 dividend payments over the past 17 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held KGC shares during this period received a total of $1.29 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.04/share was paid 44 days ago, on December 10, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: KGC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.34%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has decreased by 12.5%, from $0.04 to $0.04.
- Dividend Reliability: KGC has maintained or increased its dividend for 22 consecutive payments.
Company News
Eminent Gold Corp. announced the appointment of Ivan Bebek as Strategic Advisor for Corporate Development and Finance. Bebek brings over 25 years of junior mining experience, including successful discoveries and M&A transactions. He will support Eminent's Hot Springs Range gold discovery in Nevada, which has attracted investment from Kinross Gold.
Kinross Gold Corporation will provide an update on three major projects (Round Mountain Phase X, Kettle River-Curlew, and Bald Mountain Redbird 2) during a virtual presentation on January 15, 2026. The company also recently received a Baa2 rating upgrade from Moody's and announced a $500 million redemption of Senior Notes.
Kinross Gold Corporation was upgraded by Moody's from Baa3 to Baa2, with a stable outlook, due to its strong financial position, low leverage, and consistent debt repayment strategy. The company repaid $700 million in debt in 2025 and maintains a net cash position of approximately $500 million.
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management acquired a substantial stake in Barrick Mining, potentially driving a strategic business split focusing on higher-growth North American mining operations.
Several S&P 500 stocks have announced significant dividend increases in 2025, with Western Digital, Kinross Gold, and Marathon Petroleum delivering impressive total returns and boosting shareholder payouts.
