GE Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

GE has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.72%
Payout Ratio 24.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 63.94%
Consistency Lifetime 95.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.42%
Payout FCF 20.0%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 67.22%

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: 42.6%
Total Return 5y: 356.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 69,604 M 6.90% 18.2%
RHM 83,541 M 0.51% 25.3%
BSP 90,605 M 1.91% 9.21%
HO 59,693 M 1.55% 9.15%
PKE 552 M 3.01% 5.67%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
HWM 97,377 M 82.1% 87.2%
TDG 69,604 M 69.4% 44.3%
SAF 145,347 M 61.2% 88.2%
LDO 42,389 M 54.9% 51.6%
RHM 83,541 M 41.9% 90.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense

NOC
Northrop Grumman
 2.05% Yield
LMT
Lockheed Martin
 3.45% Yield
HII
Huntington Ingalls
 1.86% Yield
GD
General Dynamics
 1.91% Yield
LDO
Leonardo S.p.A.
 1.14% Yield
BSP
BAE Systems
 1.91% Yield

GE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-09 2026-03-09 2026-04-27 Quarterly 0.47 30.6% 0.15%
2025-12-29 2025-12-29 2026-01-26 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.11%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-10-27 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.12%
2025-07-07 2025-07-07 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.15%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.36 28.6% 0.19%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-27 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.16%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.15%
2024-07-11 2024-07-11 2024-07-25 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.17%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-04-25 Quarterly 0.28 250% 0.18%
2023-12-27 2023-12-28 2024-01-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.06%
2023-09-25 2023-09-26 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.07%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.07%
2023-03-06 2023-03-07 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.09%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.1%
2022-09-26 2022-09-27 2022-10-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.12%
2022-06-27 2022-06-28 2022-07-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.12%
2022-03-07 2022-03-08 2022-04-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.09%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2022-01-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.09%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-10-25 Quarterly 0.08 700% 0.08%
2021-06-25 2021-06-28 2021-07-26 Quarterly 0.01 0% 0.08%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-04-26 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2021-01-25 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2020-09-25 2020-09-28 2020-10-26 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2020-06-26 2020-06-29 2020-07-27 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-04-27 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2020-01-27 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-25 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-04-25 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2018-12-19 2018-12-20 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.01 -91.7% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-10-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-12-26 2017-12-27 2018-01-25 Quarterly 0.12 -50% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-06-15 2017-06-19 2017-07-25 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-04-25 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2016-09-15 2016-09-19 2016-10-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-06-16 2016-06-20 2016-07-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-04-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-09-17 2015-09-21 2015-10-26 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-06-18 2015-06-22 2015-07-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-02-19 2015-02-23 2015-04-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2015-01-26 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2014-09-18 2014-09-22 2014-10-27 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-06-19 2014-06-23 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-02-20 2014-02-24 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2013-12-19 2013-12-23 2014-01-27 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A

GE Dividend FAQ

GE Aerospace designs and produces aircraft engines, components, and systems for commercial and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Commercial Engines & Services and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The commercial segment focuses on jet engines, MRO, and spare parts for commercial aviation. The defense segment provides similar products and services to governments and militaries, along with aircraft components and systems under various brands.

What is the Dividend Yield of GE?

As of March 2026, GE`s dividend yield is 0.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.55 USD by the current share price of 291.61.

Does GE pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, GE paid a dividend of 1.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-09 and the payout was 0.47 USD.

How often does GE pay dividends?

GE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-09.

GE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for GE for the next payment is 0.012 (-97.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will GE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.47 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for GE Aerospace (GE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GE?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of GE?

GE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 63.9% per year.
Strong growth: GE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GE?

GE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.42%. If you bought GE's shares at 63.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GE?

GE Payout Consistency is 95.4%. 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.
Very consistent: GE Aerospace has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GE have a good Dividend Yield?

GE`s 0.72% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GE is 24.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GE?

GE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GE's Outstanding Shares?

GE Aerospace's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.51% 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 GE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 2, 2024 with a ratio of 1253:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.25 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,348,285,000
1986 1,363,473,000 +1.13%
1987 1,349,386,000 -1.03%
1988 1,360,554,000 +0.83%
1989 1,340,104,000 -1.5%
1990 1,280,320,000 -4.46%
1991 1,294,904,000 +1.14%
1992 1,246,150,000 -3.77%
1993 1,324,445,000 +6.28%
1994 1,253,277,000 -5.37%
1995 1,260,336,000 +0.56%
1996 1,252,896,000 -0.59%
1997 1,249,227,000 -0.29%
1998 1,245,027,000 -0.34%
1999 1,251,688,000 +0.54%
2000 1,257,750,000 +0.48%
2001 1,256,063,000 -0.13%
2002 1,252,813,000 -0.26%
2003 1,260,000,000 +0.57%
2004 1,315,125,000 +4.38%
2005 1,315,813,000 +0.05%
2006 1,296,375,000 -1.48%
2007 1,277,063,000 -1.49%
2008 1,291,375,000 +1.12%
2009 1,328,313,000 +2.86%
2010 1,331,750,000 +0.26%
2011 1,323,875,000 -0.59%
2012 1,312,500,000 -0.86%
2013 1,270,250,000 -3.22%
2014 1,265,875,000 -0.34%
2015 1,227,625,000 -3.02%
2016 1,112,625,000 -9.37%
2017 1,086,947,000 -2.31%
2018 1,087,625,000 +0.06%
2019 1,092,750,000 +0.47%
2020 1,095,125,000 +0.22%
2021 1,099,000,000 +0.35%
2022 1,097,000,000 -0.18%
2023 1,100,000,000 +0.27%
2024 1,085,142,900 -1.35%
2025 1,067,000,000 -1.67%

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: 2026-03-12 03:35