GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (GSK) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 4.08%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.55
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -5.43%
Overall Dividend Rating 29.16%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.13%
Payout Ratio 38.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 91.4%
Total Return 12m: -7.09%
#83 in Group
Total Return 5y: 25.13%
#61 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
GSK 78,761m 4.08% 5.13%
RDY 11,123m 6.97% 13.6%
SAN 137,629m 7.77% 11.4%
DMP 1,820m 7.38% 8.66%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
GSK 78,761m -5.43% 38.2%
FAGR 1,505m 30.3% 28.0%
COPN 1,025m 25.8% -
RPRX 18,083m 22.9% 20.7%

GSK Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-04-10 Quarterly 0.401 3.1% 1.11%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2025-01-09 Quarterly 0.389 0.8% 1.17%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-10-10 Quarterly 0.386 2.7% 0.94%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-07-11 Quarterly 0.376 -7.4% 0.83%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-04-11 Quarterly 0.406 19.4% 0.97%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2024-01-11 Quarterly 0.34 -5.8% 0.99%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-10-12 Quarterly 0.361 3.7% 1.04%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-07-13 Quarterly 0.348 2.4% 0.98%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-04-13 Quarterly 0.34 7.3% 0.97%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2023-01-12 Quarterly 0.317 -18.9% 0.98%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-10-06 Quarterly 0.391 11.7% 1.13%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.35 -43.7% 0.65%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-04-07 Quarterly 0.622 18.9% 1.21%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2022-01-13 Quarterly 0.523 -1.3% 1.01%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-10-07 Quarterly 0.53 0.6% 1.02%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-07-08 Quarterly 0.527 -16.1% 1.09%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-04-08 Quarterly 0.628 26.6% 1.44%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2021-01-14 Quarterly 0.496 1% 1.05%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-10-08 Quarterly 0.491 4% 0.95%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-07-09 Quarterly 0.472 -21.2% 0.92%
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-04-09 Quarterly 0.599 22.5%
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2020-01-09 Quarterly 0.489 5.4%
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.464 -6.3%
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-07-11 Quarterly 0.495 -17.1%
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-04-11 Quarterly 0.597 21.6%
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.491 -2%
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-10-11 Other 0.501 -5.5%
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-07-12 Quarterly 0.53 -16.9%
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-04-12 Quarterly 0.638 26.6%
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2018-01-11 Quarterly 0.504 1.6%
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-10-12 Quarterly 0.496 1.6%
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-07-13 Quarterly 0.488 -15.3%
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-04-13 Quarterly 0.576 24.1%
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2017-01-12 Quarterly 0.464 -7%
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.499 -9.9%
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-07-14 Quarterly 0.554 -55.8%
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-04-14 Quarterly 1.252 115.1%
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2016-01-14 Quarterly 0.582 -1.9%
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.593 2.8%
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-07-09 Quarterly 0.577

GSK Dividend FAQ

Does GSK pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, GSK paid a dividend of 1.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-21.

What is the Dividend Yield of GSK?

As of April 2025, GSK`s dividend yield is 4.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.55M USD by the current share price of 37.87.

How often does GSK pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GSK?

The next ex-dividend date for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of GSK?

GSK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -5,430,000.00% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GSK?

GSK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.13M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought GlaxoSmithKline five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.55M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (30.26):

What is the Payout Consistency of GSK?

GSK Payout Consistency is 91.4%.
Highly consistent: GlaxoSmithKline has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does GSK have a good Dividend Yield?

GSK`s 4.08% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GSK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GSK is 38.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GSK?

GSK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 29.16%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

GSK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GSK`s Outstanding Shares?

GlaxoSmithKline`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 15.48% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has GlaxoSmithKline ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2022-07-22 with a factor of 1226:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.23.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 740,451,100
1986 740,451,100
1987 740,451,100
1988 740,451,100
1989 740,451,100
1990 1,494,500,600 +101.84%
1991 1,191,757,600 -20.26%
1992 1,226,206,900 +2.89%
1993 1,219,428,600 -0.55%
1994 1,273,230,800 +4.41%
1995 1,273,230,800
1996 1,419,166,700 +11.46%
1997 1,455,157,900 +2.54%
1998 1,471,200,000 +1.1%
1999 2,429,200,000 +65.12%
2000 2,426,800,000 -0.1%
2001 2,392,400,000 -1.42%
2002 2,335,200,000 -2.39%
2003 2,307,200,000 -1.2%
2004 2,291,600,000 -0.68%
2005 2,287,600,000 -0.17%
2006 2,264,800,000 -1%
2007 2,157,600,000 -4.73%
2008 2,037,837,800 -5.55%
2009 2,049,600,000 +0.58%
2010 2,055,600,000 +0.29%
2011 2,010,400,000 -2.2%
2012 1,965,200,000 -2.25%
2013 1,952,400,000 -0.65%
2014 1,944,000,000 -0.43%
2015 1,935,200,000 -0.45%
2016 1,966,000,000 +1.59%
2017 1,956,400,000 -0.49%
2018 1,991,200,000 +1.78%
2019 2,008,800,000 +0.88%
2020 2,016,800,000 +0.4%
2021 2,037,600,000 +1.03%
2022 4,091,000,000 +100.78%
2023 4,117,647,100 +0.65%
2024 4,141,000,000 +0.57%