Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC)

Dividend Opportunity — Ex-Date Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Ex-date passed
Ex-Date
Dec 31, 2025
Dividend
$0.5400
Forward Yield
5.70%
Payment Date
Jan 7, 2026
Opportunity Scores
Tier 3Low Confidence
Capture Score
40
Long-Term Score
30
Quality
30
Opportunity Rank
64
Capture Playbook
Strategy for dividend capture trade
Classic Capture
Only -107 days until ex-date

Trade Timeline

Entry
Tue, Dec 30
Enter position at the close 1 trading day before the ex-dividend date (i.e., buy just before the ex-date to qualify for the $0.54 dividend).
Ex-Date
Wed, Dec 31
Dividend locked in
Exit
Wed, Jan 7
Target an exit around 7 trading days after the ex-dividend date, consistent with the recommended Classic Capture and the best historical combo (Buy 1d / Sell 7d: 0.38% avg return, 62.0% win rate).
Expected Return
+0.38%
Historical Win Rate
62%

Risk Factors

  • Low data reliability: Confidence Level is LOW and several metrics are clearly placeholders or unreliable (e.g., 14-day ATR and momentum slopes are 0.0000), which undermines backtest robustness.
  • No documented gap recovery: 7-day and 14-day gap fill rates are both 0.0%, implying that post-ex-date price often does not reclaim the dividend-adjusted level within two weeks.
  • Modest edge vs risk: Expected return for the Classic Capture is only 0.38%, with a 62.0% historical win rate — a small statistical edge that may vanish after trading costs, slippage, and taxes.
  • Average capture yield vs dividend size: Average historical capture yield is 0.917%, but the modeled expected return here is only 0.38%, suggesting variability and potential downside around this event.
  • Recovery speed data is suspect: Average Recovery Days is listed as 0.0, which is unrealistic and indicates data issues; actual recovery may be slower and more volatile than reflected.
  • Underlying business risk: Low Quality Score (30/100) and Tier 3 status increase the probability of adverse news or broader downtrends that can overwhelm a short-term capture strategy.

Action Checklist

  • 1.Confirm timing: Verify the ex-dividend date (2025-12-31) and payment date (2026-01-07) with your broker or a primary data source.
  • 2.Size conservatively: If trading the capture, limit position size given the LOW confidence level and Tier 3 quality profile.
  • 3.Plan entry: Schedule a potential buy order for 1 trading day before ex-dividend (classic capture entry), preferably near the close for maximum qualification certainty.
  • 4.Define exit: Pre-plan a sell window around 7 trading days after ex-dividend, aligned with the best historical combo (Buy 1d / Sell 7d, 0.38% avg return, 62% win rate).
  • 5.Set risk controls: Use a maximum loss threshold or mental stop to avoid holding a short-term trade that turns into an unintended long-term position in a low-quality name.
  • 6.Account for costs and taxes: Estimate commissions, bid/ask spread, and dividend tax impact to see if the ~0.38% expected capture still provides net positive value.
  • 7.Monitor news and sector conditions: Track REIT/office market headlines and any company-specific updates that could invalidate the historical patterns around the ex-date.
  • 8.Avoid long-term reliance: Do not treat KRC as a core dividend income holding given its 30/100 Quality and Long-Term Scores; prioritize stronger Tier 1–2 names for durable income.
Scenario Analysis
StrategyAvg ReturnWin RateHistorical Events
Classic CaptureBest
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 7 days after
+0.38%62%100 ex-dates
Same-Day
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 1 day after
+0.33%60%100 ex-dates
14-Day Hold
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 14 days after
+0.63%60%100 ex-dates
Buy 14D, Sell 7D After
Buy 14 days before ex-date, sell 7 days after
+0.39%56%100 ex-dates
Quick Capture
Buy 7 days before ex-date, sell 1 day after
+0.20%55%100 ex-dates

* Returns include dividend capture yield plus price change. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Analysis Summary

KRC offers a relatively high forward yield of 5.68% with a $0.54 dividend, but its low Quality Score (30/100), Tier 3 status, and LOW confidence rating make it unattractive as a long-term dividend holding. As a short-term dividend capture, the Classic Capture setup (buy 1 day before, sell 7 days after) shows a modest historical edge with a 62% win rate and ~0.38% expected return, but weak gap fill rates (0.0%) and questionable volatility data suggest this is a tactical, higher-risk trade rather than a core income opportunity.

Historical Capture Performance
Based on past dividend events for KRC
Avg Capture Yield
0.92%
Avg Recovery Days
0.0
7-Day Gap Fill
0%
14-Day Gap Fill
0%

This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.