GDEN Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield

GDEN has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.67%
Payout Ratio 2.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -29.29%
Consistency Lifetime 29.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.49%
Payout FCF 49.3%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 1.00%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Casinos & Gaming

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RRR 6,481 M 3.16% 9.96%
LVS 44,372 M 1.62% 1.86%
MCRI 1,748 M 1.28% 2.14%
SGHC 5,264 M 1.52% 1.64%
BYD 6,901 M 0.82% 1.57%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
LVS 44,372 M 58.1% 70.9%
WYNN 12,100 M 15.5% 64.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Casinos & Gaming

LVS
Las Vegas Sands
1.62% Yield

GDEN Dividend History: Last 10 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2026-01-06 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.91%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-10-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.07%
2025-06-25 2025-06-25 2025-07-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.84%
2025-03-21 2025-03-21 2025-04-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.91%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2025-01-07 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.82%
2024-09-17 2024-09-17 2024-10-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.77%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.85%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.25 -87.5% 0.73%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-08-25 Other 2 17% 5.06%
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-14 Other 1.71 0% N/A

GDEN Dividend FAQ

Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) operates a diversified U.S. entertainment platform focused on Nevada, split into three segments: Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, and Nevada Taverns. The company, incorporated in 1998 and headquartered in Las Vegas, runs casino-resort properties and tavern venues across the state.

What is the Dividend Yield of GDEN?

As of January 2026, GDEN`s dividend yield is 3.67%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 27.26.

Does GDEN pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, GDEN paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does GDEN pay dividends?

GDEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GDEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

GDEN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GDEN for the next 4 payments are between 0.076 (-69.6%) and 0.342 (+36.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will GDEN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Golden Entertainment (GDEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GDEN?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of GDEN?

GDEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -29.29% per year.
Negative growth: GDEN's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of GDEN?

GDEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.49%. If you bought GDEN's shares at 18.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.49% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GDEN?

GDEN Payout Consistency is 29.3%. 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.
Very unstable: Golden Entertainment has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GDEN have a good Dividend Yield?

GDEN`s 3.67% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GDEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GDEN is 2.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GDEN?

GDEN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GDEN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GDEN's Outstanding Shares?

Golden Entertainment's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.39% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has GDEN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 10, 2014 with a ratio of 1:2.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 10,700,000
1999 10,700,000
2000 10,700,000
2001 10,600,000 -0.93%
2002 10,600,000
2003 10,700,000 +0.94%
2004 11,100,000 +3.74%
2005 11,200,000 +0.9%
2006 12,200,000 +8.93%
2007 12,300,000 +0.82%
2008 13,000,000 +5.69%
2009 13,200,000 +1.54%
2010 13,200,000
2011 13,200,000
2012 13,240,000 +0.3%
2013 13,459,500 +1.66%
2014 13,510,000 +0.38%
2015 22,071,000 +63.37%
2016 22,670,000 +2.71%
2017 25,551,000 +12.71%
2018 27,992,000 +9.55%
2019 27,841,000 -0.54%
2020 28,186,000 +1.24%
2021 32,394,000 +14.93%
2022 31,230,000 -3.59%
2023 28,627,000 -8.33%
2024 29,699,000 +3.74%
2025 26,166,000 -11.9%

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: 2026-01-08 02:42