GD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

GD has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 7.59 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.91%
Payout Ratio 39.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.11%
Consistency Lifetime 79.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.79%
Payout FCF 40.2%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 57.65%
Ex-Dividend in 19 days: Buy before Apr 10, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 32.7%
Total Return 5y: 118.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 69,604 M 6.90% 18.2%
RHM 83,541 M 0.51% 25.3%
BSP 90,605 M 1.91% 9.21%
HO 59,693 M 1.55% 9.15%
PKE 552 M 3.01% 5.67%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
HWM 97,377 M 82.1% 87.2%
TDG 69,604 M 69.4% 44.3%
GE 317,457 M 63.9% 95.4%
SAF 145,347 M 61.2% 88.2%
LDO 41,807 M 54.9% 51.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense

NOC
Northrop Grumman
 2.05% Yield
LMT
Lockheed Martin
 3.45% Yield
HII
Huntington Ingalls
 1.86% Yield
LDO
Leonardo S.p.A.
 1.14% Yield
BSP
BAE Systems
 1.91% Yield

GD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-10 2026-04-10 2026-05-08 Quarterly 1.59 6% N/A
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% 0.65%
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 operates as a global aerospace and defense company. The company diversifies across four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies.

What is the Dividend Yield of GD?

As of March 2026, GD`s dividend yield is 1.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.59 USD by the current share price of 345.78.

Does GD pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, GD paid a dividend of 7.59 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 5 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.

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 2026-04-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for General Dynamics (GD) is 2026-04-10.

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 4.79%. If you bought GD's shares at 158.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.59 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.79% 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 1.91% 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 39.4%. 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 57.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GD's Outstanding Shares?

General Dynamics's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.36% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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
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
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%

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: 2026-03-19 03:16