GD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

GD has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 6.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.84%
Payout Ratio 38.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.11%
Consistency Lifetime 79.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.54%
Payout FCF 26.0%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 55.74%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
TDG 65,936 M 6.90% 18.25%
LDO 33,378 M 1.14% 17.53%
RHM 61,154 M 1.54% 14.21%
AM 26,352 M 3.28% 10.71%
BSP 76,389 M 1.80% 8.95%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HWM 108,977 M 82.12% 87.2%
TDG 65,936 M 69.44% 44.3%
GE 307,922 M 63.94% 95.4%
SAF 135,255 M 61.15% 88.2%
LDO 33,378 M 54.87% 50.8%
GD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-10 2026-04-10 2026-05-08 Quarterly 1.59 +6% 0.46%
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-02-06 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.41%
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-11-14 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.44%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-08-08 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.51%
2025-04-11 2025-04-11 2025-05-09 Quarterly 1.5 +5.6% 0.55%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-02-07 Quarterly 1.42 0% 0.53%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-11-15 Quarterly 1.42 0% 0.48%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-08-09 Quarterly 1.42 0% 0.5%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-05-10 Quarterly 1.42 +7.6% 0.49%
2024-01-18 2024-01-19 2024-02-09 Quarterly 1.32 0% 0.53%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-10 Quarterly 1.32 0% 0.61%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-11 Quarterly 1.32 0% 0.62%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-12 Quarterly 1.32 +4.8% 0.58%
2023-01-19 2023-01-20 2023-02-10 Quarterly 1.26 0% 0.53%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-10 Quarterly 1.26 0% 0.56%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-08-05 Quarterly 1.26 0% 0.58%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-06 Quarterly 1.26 +5.9% 0.53%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-02-04 Quarterly 1.19 0% 0.56%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-12 Quarterly 1.19 0% 0.6%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-08-06 Quarterly 1.19 0% 0.63%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-07 Quarterly 1.19 +8.2% N/A
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-02-05 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-13 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2020-07-01 2020-07-03 2020-08-07 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2020-04-08 2020-04-10 2020-05-08 Quarterly 1.1 +7.8% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-02-07 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-11-15 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-08-09 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-05-10 Quarterly 1.02 +9.7% N/A
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-02-08 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-08-10 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-11 Quarterly 0.93 +10.7% N/A
2018-01-18 2018-01-19 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-10 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-11 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-05 Quarterly 0.84 +10.5% N/A
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-02-10 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-08-05 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-06 Quarterly 0.76 +10.1% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-05 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2015-12-11 0.69 0% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-03 2015-08-07 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-05-08 Quarterly 0.69 +11.3% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-02-06 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2014-07-01 2014-07-03 2014-08-08 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2014-04-09 2014-04-11 2014-05-09 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A

GD Dividend FAQ

General Dynamics Corporation is a global aerospace and defense firm organized into four primary segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The company’s portfolio ranges from Gulfstream business jets to nuclear-powered submarines and land-based combat vehicles like the M1 Abrams tank.

What is the Dividend Yield of GD?

As of May 2026, GD's dividend yield is 1.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.09 USD by the current share price of 334.50.

Does GD pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, GD paid a dividend of 6.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-10 and the payout was 1.59 USD.

How often does GD pay dividends?

GD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-10.

GD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GD for the next payments are between 1.582 (-0.5%) and 1.657 (+4.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.92%.

Will GD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.59 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for General Dynamics (GD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for General Dynamics (GD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GD?

GD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.11% per year. Strong growth: GD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GD?

GD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.54%. If you bought GD's shares at 172.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.54% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GD?

GD Payout Consistency is 79.7%. 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: General Dynamics has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GD have a good Dividend Yield?

GD's 1.84% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GD is 38.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GD?

GD's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.74%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GD Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in GD's Outstanding Shares?

General Dynamics's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.29% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -28.9%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has GD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 27, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1985 338,520,000 0%
1986 341,944,000 +1.01%
1987 341,136,000 -0.24%
1988 336,760,000 -1.28%
1989 332,608,700 -1.23%
1990 334,146,300 +0.46%
1991 322,727,300 -3.42%
1992 252,631,600 -21.72%
1993 251,724,100 -0.36%
1994 253,000,000 +0.51%
1995 253,000,000 0%
1996 251,851,900 -0.45%
1997 254,000,000 +0.85%
1998 254,420,000 +0.17%
1999 405,000,000 +59.19%
2000 401,000,000 -0.99%
2001 402,904,000 +0.47%
2002 406,000,000 +0.77%
2003 400,000,000 -1.48%
2004 404,000,000 +1%
2005 406,000,000 +0.5%
2006 407,000,000 +0.25%
2007 404,444,400 -0.63%
2008 400,000,000 -1.1%
2009 388,000,000 -3%
2010 380,900,000 -1.83%
2011 359,400,000 -5.64%
2012 350,900,000 -2.37%
2013 354,600,000 +1.05%
2014 335,800,000 -5.3%
2015 318,300,000 -5.21%
2016 308,500,000 -3.08%
2017 302,400,000 -1.98%
2018 296,400,000 -1.98%
2019 290,900,000 -1.86%
2020 287,100,000 -1.31%
2021 280,600,000 -2.26%
2022 277,200,000 -1.21%
2023 275,900,000 -0.47%
2024 276,900,000 +0.36%
2025 273,900,000 -1.08%
2026 274,100,000 +0.07%

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: 2026-05-10 02:16 UTC