GBX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

GBX has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.78%
Payout Ratio 21.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.93%
Consistency Lifetime 70.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.48%
Payout FCF 25.0%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 52.61%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -13.9%
Total Return 5y: 48.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
8TRA 19,735 M 5.60% 8.54%
DTG 36,856 M 5.0% 6.62%
TRN 2,323 M 4.50% 4.61%
PCAR 66,946 M 2.59% 5.68%
WAC 1,491 M 2.65% 4.28%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
8TRA 19,735 M 61.5% 89.1%
ALG 2,366 M 21.0% 96.1%
WAB 41,050 M 20.1% 97.3%
DTG 36,856 M 20.9% 98.8%
FSS 6,835 M 11.7% 86.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

ALSN
Allison Transmission
 1.15% Yield
CMI
Cummins
 1.99% Yield
CAT
Caterpillar
 1.39% Yield
PLOW
Douglas Dynamics
 4.03% Yield

GBX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-27 2026-01-27 2026-02-17 0.32 0% 0.63%
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-12-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.76%
2025-07-17 2025-07-17 2025-08-07 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.65%
2025-04-22 2025-04-22 2025-05-13 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 0.76%
2025-01-29 2025-01-29 2025-02-19 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.45%
2024-11-06 2024-11-06 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.46%
2024-07-23 2024-07-23 2024-08-13 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.62%
2024-04-22 2024-04-23 2024-05-14 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.58%
2024-01-24 2024-01-25 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.65%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.82%
2023-07-17 2023-07-18 2023-08-08 Quarterly 0.3 11.1% 0.69%
2023-04-24 2023-04-25 2023-05-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.95%
2023-01-25 2023-01-26 2023-02-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.98%
2022-11-07 2022-11-08 2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.73%
2022-07-27 2022-07-28 2022-08-18 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.86%
2022-04-18 2022-04-19 2022-05-10 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.6%
2022-01-26 2022-01-27 2022-02-17 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.68%
2021-11-09 2021-11-11 2021-12-02 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.62%
2021-07-27 2021-07-28 2021-08-18 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.63%
2021-04-20 2021-04-21 2021-05-12 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.62%
2021-01-25 2021-01-26 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-12-02 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-07-28 2020-07-29 2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-04-21 2020-04-22 2020-05-13 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-01-27 2020-01-28 2020-02-18 Quarterly 0.27 8% N/A
2019-11-12 2019-11-13 2019-12-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-07-17 2019-07-18 2019-08-08 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-04-23 2019-04-24 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-01-29 2019-01-30 2019-02-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-13 2018-11-14 2018-12-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-07-18 2018-07-19 2018-08-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-16 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% N/A
2018-01-25 2018-01-26 2018-02-16 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-06 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2017-07-14 2017-07-18 2017-08-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-04-13 2017-04-18 2017-05-09 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2017-01-24 2017-01-26 2017-02-16 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-10 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2016-07-18 2016-07-20 2016-08-10 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2016-04-18 2016-04-20 2016-05-11 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-04-11 2016-04-13 2016-05-04 0.2 0% N/A
2016-01-15 2016-01-20 2016-02-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-11 2015-12-02 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-08-05 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-06 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-01-16 2015-01-21 2015-02-11 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-11-07 2014-11-12 2014-12-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-07-11 2014-07-15 2014-08-05 Quarterly 0.15 275% N/A
2009-01-22 2009-01-26 2009-02-16 Quarterly 0.04 -50% N/A
2008-11-17 2008-11-19 2008-12-10 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A

GBX Dividend FAQ

The Greenbrier Companies (GBX) designs, manufactures, and markets a full range of railroad freight-car equipment across North America, Europe, and South America, operating through two primary segments: Manufacturing and Leasing & Management Services. The Manufacturing segment produces covered hopper cars, gondolas, boxcars, tank cars, intermodal railcars, and related components, while also offering wheel-axle reconditioning, machining, and a railcar-maintenance network. The Leasing & Management Services segment provides operating and per-diem leases for roughly 17,000 railcars and delivers comprehensive fleet-management, accounting, and re-marketing services to railroads, shippers, leasing firms, and institutional investors.

What is the Dividend Yield of GBX?

As of February 2026, GBX`s dividend yield is 2.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 54.60.

Does GBX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GBX paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-27 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does GBX pay dividends?

GBX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GBX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-27.

GBX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GBX for the next 4 payments are between 0.33 (+3.1%) and 0.341 (+6.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will GBX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GBX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GBX?

GBX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.93% per year.
Strong growth: GBX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GBX?

GBX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.48%. If you bought GBX's shares at 36.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.48% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GBX?

GBX Payout Consistency is 70.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Greenbrier Companies has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GBX have a good Dividend Yield?

GBX`s 2.78% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GBX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GBX is 21.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GBX?

GBX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GBX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GBX's Outstanding Shares?

Greenbrier Companies's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.41% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has GBX ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 14,090,900
1995 14,166,700 +0.54%
1996 13,809,500 -2.52%
1997 14,137,900 +2.38%
1998 14,500,000 +2.56%
1999 14,305,000 -1.34%
2000 14,194,000 -0.78%
2001 14,121,000 -0.51%
2002 14,121,000
2003 14,890,000 +5.45%
2004 15,504,000 +4.12%
2005 15,847,000 +2.21%
2006 16,010,000 +1.03%
2007 16,198,000 +1.17%
2008 16,629,000 +2.66%
2009 17,087,000 +2.75%
2010 21,879,000 +28.04%
2011 33,389,000 +52.61%
2012 33,991,000 +1.8%
2013 34,462,000 +1.39%
2014 33,713,000 -2.17%
2015 32,578,000 -3.37%
2016 32,412,000 -0.51%
2017 32,696,000 +0.88%
2018 33,093,000 +1.21%
2019 33,284,000 +0.58%
2020 32,723,000 -1.69%
2021 33,570,000 +2.59%
2022 32,719,000 -2.54%
2023 32,782,000 +0.19%
2024 32,223,000 -1.71%
2025 31,865,000 -1.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:15