GLPI Dividend History & Analysis | 6.7% Yield

GLPI has a dividend yield of 6.7% and paid 3.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.70%
Payout Ratio 112.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.68%
Consistency Lifetime 89.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.53%
Payout FCF 86.2%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 66.64%

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 Other Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MRP 4,907 M 8.87% 12.7%
EPR 4,256 M 6.70% 14.0%
OUT 4,087 M 6.45% 8.46%
IRM 28,356 M 3.49% 13.6%
LAMR 13,396 M 5.35% 9.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OUT 4,087 M 56.5% 76.4%
EPR 4,256 M 23.8% 94.9%
FPI 481 M 21.8% 87.4%
LAMR 13,396 M 12.7% 61.8%
VICI 30,974 M 6.36% 100%

GLPI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.78 0% 1.86%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.78 0% 1.63%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.78 2.6% 1.67%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.76 0% 1.56%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.76 0% 1.49%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.76 0% 1.47%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.76 0% 1.74%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.76 4.1% 1.66%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.73 0% 1.57%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.73 1.4% 1.51%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.72 -25.8% 1.46%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.97 37.6% 1.84%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-23 Quarterly 0.705 0% 1.36%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.705 0% 1.47%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.705 2.2% 1.5%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.69 187.5% 1.56%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2022-01-07 Other 0.24 -64.2% 0.51%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-23 Quarterly 0.67 0% 1.43%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.67 0% 1.34%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.67 3.1% 1.41%
2021-03-08 2021-03-09 2021-03-23 Quarterly 0.65 435.7% 1.53%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-24 Quarterly 0.1213 -80.3% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.6144 400% N/A
2020-05-12 2020-05-13 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.1229 -82.9% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.7167 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.7167 2.9% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.6963 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.6963 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.6963 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.6963 7.9% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.6451 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.6451 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.6451 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.6451 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.6451 1.6% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.6348 0% N/A
2017-03-09 2017-03-13 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.6348 3.3% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.6144 0% N/A
2016-09-08 2016-09-12 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.6144 7.1% N/A
2016-05-31 2016-06-02 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.5734 0% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-25 Quarterly 0.5734 2.8% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.558 0% N/A
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.558 0% N/A
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.558 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.558 -40.8% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.942 76.9% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.5324 0% N/A
2014-06-10 2014-06-12 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.5324 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.5324 -95.6% N/A
2014-01-10 2014-02-18 Special 12.1232 0% N/A

GLPI Dividend FAQ

Gaming & Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) is a REIT that acquires, finances, and owns casino-related real estate, which it leases to gaming operators under triple-net (NNN) leases. Under these agreements, tenants bear all property-related expenses-including maintenance, insurance, taxes, utilities, and operational costs-leaving GLPI with a predictable, rent-only cash flow.

What is the Dividend Yield of GLPI?

As of January 2026, GLPI`s dividend yield is 6.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.10 USD by the current share price of 46.34.

Does GLPI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, GLPI paid a dividend of 3.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 0.78 USD.

How often does GLPI pay dividends?

GLPI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GLPI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-05.

GLPI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GLPI for the next 4 payments are between 0.166 (-78.7%) and 0.727 (-6.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will GLPI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.78 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Gaming & Leisure (GLPI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GLPI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Gaming & Leisure (GLPI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GLPI?

GLPI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.68% per year.
Weak growth: GLPI's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GLPI?

GLPI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.5%. If you bought GLPI's shares at 29.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GLPI?

GLPI Payout Consistency is 89.0%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Gaming & Leisure has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GLPI have a good Dividend Yield?

GLPI`s 6.70% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GLPI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GLPI is 112.3%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of GLPI?

GLPI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.64%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GLPI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GLPI's Outstanding Shares?

Gaming & Leisure's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.51% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has GLPI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 13, 2020 with a ratio of 505533:500000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.01 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
2011 116,000,000
2012 89,020,700 -23.26%
2013 88,659,400 -0.41%
2014 116,205,300 +31.07%
2015 119,092,000 +2.48%
2016 208,204,400 +74.83%
2017 216,881,400 +4.17%
2018 218,719,000 +0.85%
2019 215,962,100 -1.26%
2020 227,842,900 +5.5%
2021 241,369,500 +5.94%
2022 260,365,300 +7.87%
2023 269,652,200 +3.57%
2024 273,534,000 +1.44%
2025 283,355,000 +3.59%

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: 2026-01-14 02:44