GDX Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield
GDX has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 0.63 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Top Dividend Payers in Equity Precious Metals
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGDJ | 434 M | 8.59% | 19.0% |
| SLVR | 990 M | 3.87% | 9.96% |
| GDXJ | 11,936 M | 2.21% | 5.60% |
| GOEX | 168 M | 2.04% | 5.44% |
| SLVP | 1,358 M | 1.97% | 3.85% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILJ | 640 M | 87.3% | 52.2% |
| SGDJ | 434 M | 67.3% | 73.0% |
| GDXJ | 11,936 M | 37.3% | 60.7% |
| GOEX | 168 M | 24.8% | 51.0% |
| GOAU | 233 M | 15.1% | 86.1% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Equity Precious Metals
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GDX Dividend History: Last 19 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-26 | 0.633 | 57.1% | 0.71% | |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-24 | Annual | 0.403 | -19.4% | 1.18% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-22 | Annual | 0.5 | 5% | 1.63% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-23 | Annual | 0.476 | -11% | 1.69% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-27 | Annual | 0.535 | 181.6% | 1.75% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-28 | Annual | 0.19 | -0.5% | N/A |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-30 | Annual | 0.191 | 81.9% | N/A |
| 2018-12-20 | 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-27 | Annual | 0.105 | -40.3% | N/A |
| 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-22 | Annual | 0.176 | 220% | N/A |
| 2016-12-19 | 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | Annual | 0.055 | -52.6% | N/A |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | Annual | 0.116 | -4.1% | N/A |
| 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | 2014-12-29 | Annual | 0.121 | -36.6% | N/A |
| 2013-12-23 | 2013-12-26 | 2013-12-30 | Annual | 0.191 | -58.7% | N/A |
| 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-31 | Annual | 0.462 | 208% | N/A |
| 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | 2011-12-30 | Annual | 0.15 | -62.6% | N/A |
| 2010-12-23 | 2010-12-28 | 2010-12-30 | Annual | 0.401 | 261.3% | N/A |
| 2009-12-23 | 2009-12-28 | 2009-12-30 | Annual | 0.111 | -85.1% | N/A |
| 2007-12-24 | 2007-12-27 | 2007-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.745 | 547.8% | N/A |
| 2006-12-21 | 2006-12-26 | 2006-12-29 | Other | 0.115 | 0% | N/A |
GDX Dividend FAQ
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE ARCA:GDX) tracks a modified-cap-weighted, float-adjusted index of publicly traded gold and silver mining companies, allocating at least 80 % of its assets to the benchmark constituents. Because the fund is classified as non-diversified, its performance is tightly linked to the mining sector’s fortunes rather than broader market movements.
What is the Dividend Yield of GDX?
As of February 2026, GDX`s dividend yield is 0.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.63 USD by the current share price of 97.39.Does GDX pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, GDX paid a dividend of 0.63 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.633 USD.How often does GDX pay dividends?
GDX pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, GDX has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.GDX dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GDX for the next 4 payments are between 0.773 (+22.1%) and 0.849 (+34.1%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will GDX pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.633 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Gold Miners (GDX) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GDX?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Gold Miners (GDX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of GDX?
GDX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.29% per year.
Strong growth: GDX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of GDX?
GDX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.93%. If you bought GDX's shares at 32.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.63 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.93% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of GDX?
GDX Payout Consistency is 73.3%.
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: Gold Miners has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does GDX have a good Dividend Yield?
GDX`s 0.70% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GDX?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GDX is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of GDX?
GDX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 34.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.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