GWO Dividend History - Great-West Lifeco

Track the latest GWO dividend history: 4.68% Dividend Yield, 4.94% Annual Growth - Explore GWO's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 4.68%
Cash Amount 12m 2.24
Dividend Growth 5y avg 4.94%
Dividend Rating 62.73%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.79%
Payout Ratio 49.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 60.4%
Total Return 12m: 28.99%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 104.50%
#2 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
GWO 34,241m 4.68% 8.79%
FG 5,551m 2.09% 5.35%
GL 10,371m 0.86% 0.94%
AEG 9,831m 5.79% 12.4%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
GWO 34,241m 4.94% 62.7%
FG 5,551m 2.44% 52.0%
GL 10,371m 5.10% 53.8%
AEG 9,831m 7.42% 71.0%

GWO Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in CAD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-03 2024-12-31 0.56 1.12%
2024-08-30 2024-09-27 0.56 1.28%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.56 1.36%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.56 7.7% 1.33%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.52 1.21%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.52 1.35%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.52 1.3%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.52 6.1% 1.42%
2022-12-01 2022-12-30 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.49 1.54%
2022-08-31 2022-09-29 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.49 1.58%
2022-06-01 2022-06-30 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.49 1.44%
2022-03-02 2022-03-31 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.49 1.33%
2021-12-02 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.49 11.4% 1.34%
2021-09-01 2021-09-02 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.44 1.14%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.44 1.19%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.44 1.34%
2020-12-02 2020-12-03 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.44 1.47%
2020-09-01 2020-09-02 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.44 1.69%
2020-06-01 2020-06-02 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.44 2.01%
2020-03-02 2020-03-31 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.44 6.5% 1.41%
2019-12-02 2019-12-31 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.413
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.413
2019-05-30 2019-06-28 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.413
2019-02-28 2019-03-29 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.413 6.2%
2018-11-30 2018-12-31 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.389
2018-08-30 2018-09-28 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.389
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.389
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.389 6%
2017-11-30 2017-12-29 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.367
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.367
2017-05-31 2017-06-30 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.367
2017-03-01 2017-03-31 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.367 6.1%
2016-11-30 2016-12-30 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.346
2016-08-31 2016-09-30 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.346
2016-05-31 2016-06-30 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.346
2016-03-01 2016-03-31 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.346 6.1%
2015-12-01 2015-12-31 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.326
2015-08-31 2015-09-02 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.326
2015-05-29 2015-06-02 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.326
2015-02-27 2015-03-03 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.326

GWO Dividend History - FAQ

Does GWO pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, GWO paid a dividend of 2.24 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-03.

What is the Dividend Yield of GWO?

As of February 2025, GWO`s dividend yield is 4.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.24 CAD by the current share price of 52.09.

How often does GWO pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GWO?

The next ex-dividend date for Great-West Lifeco (GWO) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of GWO?

GWO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.94% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GWO?

GWO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.79%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Great-West Lifeco five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.24) divided by the purchase price five years ago (25.47):

What is the Payout Consistency of GWO?

GWO Payout Consistency is 60.4%.
Unstable: Great-West Lifeco has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does GWO have a good Dividend Yield?

GWO`s 4.68% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GWO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GWO is 49.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GWO?

GWO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.73%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: GWO Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of GWO`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Great-West Lifeco are growing at a rate of 0.12% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 80.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Great-West Lifeco ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2004-10-04 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1997 733333300
1998 743750000 +1.42%
1999 742105300 -0.22%
2000 758405600 +2.2%
2001 780529300 +2.92%
2002 740508800 -5.13%
2003 901876700 +21.79%
2004 899072400 -0.31%
2005 897742600 -0.15%
2006 898526900 +0.09%
2007 898700900 +0.02%
2008 944219800 +5.06%
2009 947910200 +0.39%
2010 958900800 +1.16%
2011 960483400 +0.17%
2012 951484200 -0.94%
2013 1000473900 +5.15%
2014 999131500 -0.13%
2015 995058500 -0.41%
2016 989827800 -0.53%
2017 989899000 +0.01%
2018 987482600 -0.24%
2019 929347800 -5.89%
2020 928555500 -0.09%
2021 933377900 +0.52%
2022 931962400 -0.15%
2023 936708900 +0.51%
2024 934264100 -0.26%