Car and General dividend history: Car & General (Kenya) Plc declared KSh 4.12 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, a yield of about 1.7% at the 30 Oct 2026 closing price of KSh 246.25. The latest dividend was KSh 1.00 per share, paid on 10 Sep 2026 to shareholders on the register on 3 Sep 2026. Below is every Car and General payout since 2022, totals by year, what the payments are worth on 100 to 1,000 shares and how to qualify.
Updated 1 November 2026. Figures are from S&P Global Market Intelligence dividend data (see sources below). Amounts are per share, before withholding tax.
Car and General dividend history table
| Payment date | Dividend per share | Book closure / record date | Ex-dividend date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 | KSh 1.00 | 3 Sep 2026 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | KSh 3.12 | 24 Jun 2026 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | KSh 0.30 | 2 Sep 2025 | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | KSh 0.80 | 29 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | KSh 0.80 | 24 Feb 2023 | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | KSh 1.60 | 25 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 |
Total Car and General dividend per share by year paid
| Year paid | Payments | Total per share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | KSh 4.12 |
| 2025 | 2 | KSh 1.10 |
| 2023 | 1 | KSh 0.80 |
| 2022 | 1 | KSh 1.60 |
Car & General now pays twice a year, a final in June and an interim in September. Its 2026 payouts (KSh 4.12 in total) are the highest in the data. Years are grouped by when the money was paid, not by the financial year the dividend relates to, so a year with two payments is not necessarily a bigger year for profits.
What Car and General dividends pay you
Using the KSh 4.12 per share declared in the last 12 months:
| Shares held | Gross dividend | Net after 5% withholding tax (resident individual) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | KSh 412.00 | KSh 391.40 |
| 500 | KSh 2,060.00 | KSh 1,957.00 |
| 1,000 | KSh 4,120.00 | KSh 3,914.00 |
| 10,000 | KSh 41,200.00 | KSh 39,140.00 |
At KSh 246.25 a share, 1,000 Car and General shares cost about KSh 246,250 before brokerage fees, so the dividend yield is roughly 1.7%. Yields change every day with the share price; our dividend yield explainer shows how to work it out yourself, and past dividends do not guarantee future ones.
How to qualify for Car and General dividends
- Own the shares before the ex-dividend date. If you buy on or after that date, the seller gets the dividend. Track upcoming dates in our NSE dividend calendar.
- Hold them in your own CDS account through a licensed stockbroker; see how to buy shares on the NSE. Keep your bank or M-Pesa details up to date with the share registrar so payments are not returned.
- Claim anything missing. Unpaid dividends are eventually transferred to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority; see how to check and claim unclaimed dividends.
For comparison with NSE heavyweights, see Safaricom’s dividend history and KCB’s dividend history.
We update this Car and General dividend history page after each dividend announcement, so check back after the next results. Readers searching for car and general dividend history usually also want the next payment date; the NSE dividend calendar above lists confirmed dates across listed companies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Car and General dividend per share?
KSh 4.12 per share was declared in the 12 months to 1 November 2026. The most recent payment is KSh 1.00, paid on 10 Sep 2026.
When does Car and General pay dividends?
Car & General now pays twice a year, a final in June and an interim in September.
What is the Car and General dividend yield?
About 1.7%, based on KSh 4.12 of dividends over 12 months and a share price of KSh 246.25 at close on 30 Oct 2026.
Is tax deducted from Car and General dividends?
Yes. Withholding tax is deducted before payment; for resident individual shareholders of NSE-listed companies the rate is 5%.
How do I check if I have unpaid Car and General dividends?
Contact Car and General’s share registrar with your CDS account number or check the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority database if the dividend is several years old.
Sources: S&P Global Market Intelligence dividend data via StockAnalysis (CGEN), read 1 November 2026; withholding tax rate from the Kenya Revenue Authority. Not investment advice.
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