GD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield
GD has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 6.18 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
10,837 M | 4.76% | 32.58% |
| TDG NYSE Transdigm |
72,474 M | 6.90% | 16.65% |
| KOG OL Kongsberg Gruppen ASA |
29,851 M | 1.34% | 15.63% |
| RHM XETRA Rheinmetall |
53,904 M | 0.99% | 15.12% |
| LDO MI Leonardo S.p.A. |
34,647 M | 1.22% | 9.92% |
| S63 SG SINGAPORE TECH ENGINEERING |
26,183 M | 2.36% | 6.97% |
| ACLN SW Accelleron Industries |
9,742 M | 1.74% | 6.90% |
| LMT NYSE Lockheed Martin |
121,728 M | 2.65% | 4.12% |
| AM PA Dassault Aviation |
26,950 M | 1.72% | 5.31% |
| HO PA Thales S.A. |
54,894 M | 1.81% | 4.86% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMBJ NYSE Embraer S.A. |
11,409 M | 315.20% | 100.0% |
| GE NYSE GE Aerospace |
394,444 M | 93.98% | 100.0% |
| TDG NYSE Transdigm |
72,474 M | 73.55% | 100.0% |
| HWM NYSE Howmet Aerospace |
108,193 M | 60.42% | 100.0% |
| SAF PA Safran |
161,064 M | 58.16% | 100.0% |
| LDO MI Leonardo S.p.A. |
34,647 M | 53.69% | 99.0% |
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
10,837 M | 44.39% | 99.0% |
| RHM XETRA Rheinmetall |
53,904 M | 36.65% | 100.0% |
| HAG XETRA Hensoldt |
10,405 M | 23.01% | 100.0% |
| AIR PA Airbus SE |
185,510 M | 22.46% | 99.0% |
GD Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-02 | 2026-08-07 | Quarterly | 1.59 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 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% | 0.56% |
| 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% |
GD Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, GD's dividend yield is 1.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.18 USD by the current share price of 375.06.
As of July 2026, GD paid a dividend of 6.18 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-02 and the payout was 1.59 USD.
GD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-02.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GD for the next payments are between 1.579 (-0.7%) and 1.684 (+5.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.73%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.59 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for General Dynamics (GD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for General Dynamics (GD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.10% per year. Strong growth: GD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.63%. If you bought GD's shares at 170.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.18 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.63% of your original purchase price.
GD Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: General Dynamics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GD's 1.75% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GD is 38.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
GD's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.67%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GD Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-04 02:39 UTC