GPK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

GPK has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 0.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.19%
Payout Ratio 29.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.05%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.92%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 65.71%

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: -49.8%
Total Return 5y: -12.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VRLA 3,073 M 6.07% 7.33%
IP 21,291 M 4.04% 6.77%
GEF 4,091 M 3.54% 5.28%
SW 21,739 M 3.99% 4.11%
PKG 19,814 M 2.50% 4.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRLA 3,073 M 15.7% 96.4%
SLGN 5,229 M 9.33% 45.5%
AVY 14,909 M 8.60% 96.2%
CCK 13,173 M 6.78% 28.7%
GEF 4,091 M 5.14% 97.3%

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PKG
Packaging of America
 2.50% Yield

GPK Dividend History: Last 44 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-07 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.71%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-05 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.53%
2025-06-13 2025-06-15 2025-07-05 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.52%
2025-03-14 2025-03-15 2025-04-05 Quarterly 0.11 10% 0.42%
2024-12-13 2024-12-15 2025-01-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.34%
2024-09-13 2024-09-15 2024-10-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.34%
2024-06-14 2024-06-15 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.36%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.35%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.41%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.44%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.38%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.42%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.1 33.3% 0.45%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.33%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.37%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.39%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.38%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.38%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.42%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.43%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-15 2020-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-15 2020-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-15 2019-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-15 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-15 2019-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-15 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-03-27 2017-03-29 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 50% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-15 2015-04-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

GPK Dividend FAQ

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of consumer packaging solutions-including unbleached, bleached and recycled paperboard, as well as cups, lids and food containers-to brands across food, beverage, household, healthcare and beauty categories in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The business is organized into three geographic segments (Americas Paperboard Packaging, Europe Paperboard Packaging, and Paperboard Manufacturing) and also offers specialized packaging machinery to converters and brokers.

What is the Dividend Yield of GPK?

As of February 2026, GPK`s dividend yield is 2.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.44 USD by the current share price of 13.26.

Does GPK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GPK paid a dividend of 0.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.11 USD.

How often does GPK pay dividends?

GPK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GPK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

GPK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GPK for the next 4 payments are between 0.113 (+2.7%) and 0.116 (+5.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will GPK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GPK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GPK?

GPK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.1% per year.
Strong growth: GPK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GPK?

GPK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.92%. If you bought GPK's shares at 15.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GPK?

GPK Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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: Graphic Packaging Holding has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GPK have a good Dividend Yield?

GPK`s 2.19% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GPK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GPK is 29.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GPK?

GPK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.71%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GPK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GPK's Outstanding Shares?

Graphic Packaging Holding's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.78% 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 GPK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 3, 2000 with a ratio of 9:5.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.8 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
1991 25,100,000
1992 25,100,000
1993 25,566,000 +1.86%
1994 26,604,000 +4.06%
1995 28,000,000 +5.25%
1996 28,666,700 +2.38%
1997 33,333,300 +16.28%
1998 28,846,200 -13.46%
1999 28,459,000 -1.34%
2000 29,507,000 +3.68%
2001 31,882,000 +8.05%
2002 33,574,000 +5.31%
2003 163,800,000 +387.88%
2004 198,600,000 +21.25%
2005 198,700,000 +0.05%
2006 200,500,000 +0.91%
2007 202,100,000 +0.8%
2008 342,600,000 +69.52%
2009 343,400,000 +0.23%
2010 344,200,000 +0.23%
2011 396,300,000 +15.14%
2012 348,100,000 -12.16%
2013 327,600,000 -5.89%
2014 331,000,000 +1.04%
2015 329,600,000 -0.42%
2016 317,900,000 -3.55%
2017 311,200,000 -2.11%
2018 306,800,000 -1.41%
2019 291,700,000 -4.92%
2020 270,300,000 -7.34%
2021 309,300,000 +14.43%
2022 309,400,000 +0.03%
2023 308,500,000 -0.29%
2024 302,700,000 -1.88%
2025 297,600,000 -1.68%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21