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GD Dividend History - General Dynamics

Track the latest GD dividend history: 2.07% Dividend Yield, 5.25% Annual Growth - Explore GD's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.07%
Cash Amount 12m 5.68
Dividend Growth 5y avg 5.25%
Dividend Rating 56.92%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.59%
Payout Ratio 41.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 79.2%
Total Return 12m: -1.39%
#66 in Group
Total Return 5y: 113.27%
#43 in Group
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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
GD 73,417m 2.07% 4.59%
TDG 75,416m 5.82% 20.4%
ACLN 5,432m 3.99% 7.43%
PKE 265m 3.67% 5.01%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
GD 73,417m 5.25% 56.9%
HWM 54,038m 76.9% 57.1%
TDG 75,416m 59.5% 69.3%
SAF 118,686m 50.4% 57.8%

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

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-02-07 Quarterly 1.42 0.53%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-11-15 Quarterly 1.42 0.48%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-08-09 Quarterly 1.42 0.5%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-05-10 Quarterly 1.42 7.6% 0.49%
2024-01-18 2024-01-19 2024-02-09 Quarterly 1.32 0.53%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-10 Quarterly 1.32 0.61%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-11 Quarterly 1.32 0.62%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-12 Quarterly 1.32 4.8% 0.58%
2023-01-19 2023-01-20 2023-02-10 Quarterly 1.26 0.53%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-10 Quarterly 1.26 0.56%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-08-05 Quarterly 1.26 0.58%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-06 Quarterly 1.26 5.9% 0.53%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-02-04 Quarterly 1.19 0.56%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-12 Quarterly 1.19 0.6%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-08-06 Quarterly 1.19 0.63%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-07 Quarterly 1.19 8.2% 0.65%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-02-05 Quarterly 1.1 0.72%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-13 Quarterly 1.1 0.76%
2020-07-01 2020-07-03 2020-08-07 Quarterly 1.1 0.74%
2020-04-08 2020-04-10 2020-05-08 Quarterly 1.1 7.8% 0.81%
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-02-07 Quarterly 1.02
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-11-15 Quarterly 1.02
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-08-09 Quarterly 1.02
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-05-10 Quarterly 1.02 9.7%
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-02-08 Quarterly 0.93
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.93
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-08-10 Quarterly 0.93
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-11 Quarterly 0.93 10.7%
2018-01-18 2018-01-19 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.84
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-10 Quarterly 0.84
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-11 Quarterly 0.84
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-05 Quarterly 0.84 10.5%
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-02-10 Quarterly 0.76
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.76
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-08-05 Quarterly 0.76
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-06 Quarterly 0.76 10.1%
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-05 Quarterly 0.69
2015-12-11 0.69
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.69
2015-06-30 2015-07-03 2015-08-07 Quarterly 0.69

GD Dividend History - FAQ

Does GD pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, GD paid a dividend of 5.68 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-17.

What is the Dividend Yield of GD?

As of March 2025, GD`s dividend yield is 2.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.68M USD by the current share price of 264.12.

How often does GD pay dividends?

GD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), GD has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GD?

The next ex-dividend date for General Dynamics (GD) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of GD?

GD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.25M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GD?

GD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.59M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought General Dynamics five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (5.68M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (123.84):

What is the Payout Consistency of GD?

GD Payout Consistency is 79.2%.
Moderately consistent: General Dynamics has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does GD have a good Dividend Yield?

GD`s 2.07% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GD is 41.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GD?

GD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.92%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: GD Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of GD`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of General Dynamics are shrinking at a rate of -0.72% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -90.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did General Dynamics ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2006-03-27 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1985 338,520,000
1986 341,944,000 +1.01%
1987 341,136,000 -0.24%
1988 336,760,000 -1.28%
1989 332,608,700 -1.23%
1990 334,146,300 +0.46%
1991 322,727,300 -3.42%
1992 252,631,600 -21.72%
1993 251,724,100 -0.36%
1994 253,000,000 +0.51%
1995 253,000,000
1996 251,851,900 -0.45%
1997 254,000,000 +0.85%
1998 254,420,000 +0.17%
1999 405,000,000 +59.19%
2000 401,000,000 -0.99%
2001 402,904,000 +0.47%
2002 406,000,000 +0.77%
2003 400,000,000 -1.48%
2004 404,000,000 +1%
2005 406,000,000 +0.5%
2006 407,000,000 +0.25%
2007 404,444,400 -0.63%
2008 400,000,000 -1.1%
2009 388,000,000 -3%
2010 380,900,000 -1.83%
2011 359,400,000 -5.64%
2012 350,900,000 -2.37%
2013 354,600,000 +1.05%
2014 335,800,000 -5.3%
2015 318,300,000 -5.21%
2016 308,500,000 -3.08%
2017 302,400,000 -1.98%
2018 296,400,000 -1.98%
2019 290,900,000 -1.86%
2020 287,100,000 -1.31%
2021 280,600,000 -2.26%
2022 277,200,000 -1.21%
2023 275,900,000 -0.47%
2024 276,900,000 +0.36%