Coca‑Cola (ticker KO) typically pays dividends four times per year , on a regular quarterly schedule.

Typical KO dividend months

According to Coca‑Cola’s own shareholder FAQ, the company “normally pays dividends four times a year, usually April 1, July 1, October 1 and December 15.”

  • Usual payment dates: April 1, July 1, October 1, December 15
  • Frequency: Quarterly (every three months)

This pattern lines up with recent dividend histories where payments have been made in early April, July, October and mid‑December each year.

Important dividend dates to watch

When asking “when does KO pay dividends,” it helps to know these key dates around each payout:

  • Declaration date – When Coca‑Cola’s board announces the dividend amount and schedule.
  • Ex‑dividend date – The cutoff date; you must own KO before this date to receive that quarter’s dividend.
  • Record date – The day the company checks its shareholder list to see who gets paid.
  • Payment date – When the cash actually hits shareholders’ accounts, typically on or very near April 1, July 1, October 1 and December 15.

Recent example (for context)

Recent dividend history shows this pattern in practice:

  • Ex‑dividend: Mar 14, 2025 → Pay date: Apr 1, 2025
  • Ex‑dividend: Jun 13, 2025 → Pay date: Jul 1, 2025
  • Ex‑dividend: Sep 15, 2025 → Pay date: Oct 1, 2025
  • Ex‑dividend: Dec 1, 2025 → Pay date: Dec 15, 2025

Each of these payments was for a quarterly dividend of 0.51 USD per share in 2025.

How to check the next KO dividend

Because exact future dates and amounts are only confirmed when declared by the board, the most accurate way to see the next KO dividend is to:

  • Look at the Investor Relations / FAQs / dividend section on Coca‑Cola’s official site.
  • Check a reliable financial quote site’s KO dividend page for the latest ex‑dividend and payment dates.

So in practice, KO “pays dividends” around early April, early July, early October, and mid‑December each year, with ex‑dividend dates a couple of weeks beforehand.

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