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GAM Dividend History - General American Investors

Track the latest GAM dividend history! 9.08% Dividend Yield, 81.26% Annual Growth - Explore GAM's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 9.08%
Cash Amount 12m 4.50
Dividend Growth 5y avg 81.26%
Dividend Rating 84.47%
Yield on Cost 5y 16.59%
Payout Ratio current 4.3%
Payout Frequency 12m -
Payout Consistency 68.2%
Total Return 12m: 26.74%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 91.52%
#1 in Group
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks
Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
GAM 1,232m 9.08% 16.6%
BCAT 1,672m 20.0% 23.3%
AEF 280m 7.35% 7.51%
AMG 5,141m 0.02% 0.04%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
GAM 1,232m 81.3% 84.5%
AOMR 247m 27.8% 76.5%
BCAT 1,672m 91.1% 93.8%
AEF 280m 7.24% 62.1%

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GAM Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-11-18 4.5 69.8% 9.07%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-28 Annual 2.65 41.7% 6.77%
2022-11-11 2022-11-14 2022-12-29 Annual 1.87 87% 5.11%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-29 Annual 1 100% 2.8%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-02-18 Annual 0.5 -83.6% 1.22%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-30 Annual 3.05 1120% 6.96%
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-02-19 Annual 0.25 8.7% 0.65%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-30 Annual 0.23 -37.8% 0.68%
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-30 Other 0.37 -83.6%
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-28 Annual 2.25 350%
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-02-16 Annual 0.5 4.2%
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-29 Annual 0.48 140%
2017-01-26 2017-01-30 2017-02-10 Other 0.2 -93.5%
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-30 Other 3.08 2980%
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-12 Other 0.1 -70.6%
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-30 Other 0.34 -90.3%
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-30 Other 3.5 66.7%
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-30 Other 2.1 2904.3%
2012-12-20 2012-12-24 2013-01-31 Other 0.0699 -95%
2012-11-15 2012-11-19 2012-12-28 Other 1.4 180%
2011-11-09 2011-11-14 2011-12-23 Other 0.5 16.3%
2010-11-09 2010-11-12 2010-12-23 Other 0.43 22.9%
2009-11-10 2009-11-13 2009-12-28 Other 0.35 -20.5%
2008-11-12 2008-11-14 2008-12-26 Other 0.44 104.7%
2008-01-24 2008-01-28 2008-02-11 Other 0.215 -96.3%
2007-11-14 2007-11-16 2007-12-27 Other 5.75 91.7%
2006-11-08 2006-11-10 2006-12-21 Other 3 2083.4%
2006-01-26 2006-01-30 2006-02-13 Other 0.1374 -75.2%
2005-11-08 2005-11-11 2005-12-22 Other 0.553 268.7%
2005-01-28 0.15 -45.3%
2005-01-27 2005-01-31 2005-03-10 Other 0.274 -69.6%
2004-11-09 2004-11-12 2004-12-23 Other 0.9 662.7%
2004-01-22 2004-01-26 2004-02-09 Other 0.118 -76.4%
2003-11-12 2003-11-14 2003-12-23 Other 0.5 1150%
2003-01-23 2003-01-27 2003-02-10 Other 0.04 -87.5%
2002-11-12 2002-11-14 2002-12-23 Other 0.32 6.7%
2002-01-24 2002-01-28 2002-02-11 Other 0.3 -85.6%
2001-11-15 2001-11-15 2001-12-20 Other 2.08 462.2%
2001-11-09 0.37 -82.2%
2001-01-25 2001-01-29 2001-03-14 Other 2.08

GAM Dividend History - FAQ

Does GAM pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, GAM paid a dividend of 4.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-11-18.

What is the Dividend Yield of GAM?

As of February 2025, GAM`s dividend yield is 9.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.50 USD by the current share price of 51.95.

How often does GAM pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months (TTM), GAM has issued 0 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GAM?

The next ex-dividend date for General American Investors (GAM) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of GAM?

GAM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 81.26% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GAM?

GAM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.59%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought General American Investors five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (4.50) divided by the purchase price five years ago (27.13):

What is the Payout Consistency of GAM?

GAM Payout Consistency is 68.2%.
Unstable: General American Investors has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does GAM have a good Dividend Yield?

GAM`s 9.08% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GAM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GAM is 4.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GAM?

GAM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 84.47%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: GAM Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of GAM`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of General American Investors are shrinking at a rate of -1.17% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -70.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did General American Investors ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2014 170320300
2015 10146403900 +5857.25%
2016 33287900 -99.67%
2017 291541400 +775.82%
2018 34131800 -88.29%
2019 24753200 -27.48%
2020 24728200 -0.1%
2021 24392100 -1.36%
2022 15977200 -34.5%
2023 15483800 -3.09%
2024 23313800 +50.57%