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Yield 12m 2.08%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.76
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.25%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.37%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.19%
Payout Ratio 33.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 79.1%
Total Return 12m: -3.24%
#64 in Group
Total Return 5y: 145.24%
#41 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
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Growth Rate Payout Consistency
HWM 55,614m 76.9% 85.9%
TDG 77,292m 59.5% 41.6%
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HO 58,835m 53.9% 89.5%
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GD Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-11 1.5 5.6% 0.55%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-02-07 Quarterly 1.42 0.53%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-11-15 Quarterly 1.42 0.48%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-08-09 Quarterly 1.42 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 0.53%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-10 Quarterly 1.32 0.61%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-11 Quarterly 1.32 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 0.53%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-10 Quarterly 1.26 0.56%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-08-05 Quarterly 1.26 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 0.56%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-12 Quarterly 1.19 0.6%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-08-06 Quarterly 1.19 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 0.72%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-13 Quarterly 1.1 0.76%
2020-07-01 2020-07-03 2020-08-07 Quarterly 1.1 0.74%
2020-04-08 2020-04-10 2020-05-08 Quarterly 1.1 7.8%
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-02-07 Quarterly 1.02
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-11-15 Quarterly 1.02
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-08-09 Quarterly 1.02
2019-04-11 2019-04-12 2019-05-10 Quarterly 1.02 9.7%
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-02-08 Quarterly 0.93
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.93
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-08-10 Quarterly 0.93
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-11 Quarterly 0.93 10.7%
2018-01-18 2018-01-19 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.84
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-10 Quarterly 0.84
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-11 Quarterly 0.84
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-05 Quarterly 0.84 10.5%
2017-01-18 2017-01-20 2017-02-10 Quarterly 0.76
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.76
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-08-05 Quarterly 0.76
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-06 Quarterly 0.76 10.1%
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-05 Quarterly 0.69
2015-12-11 0.69
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.69

GD Dividend FAQ

Does GD pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, GD paid a dividend of 5.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-11.

What is the Dividend Yield of GD?

As of May 2025, GD`s dividend yield is 2.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.76 USD by the current share price of 272.12.

How often does GD pay dividends?

GD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), GD has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GD?

The next ex-dividend date for General Dynamics (GD) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of GD?

GD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.25% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GD?

GD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.19%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought General Dynamics five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (5.76) divided by the purchase price five years ago (110.96):

What is the Payout Consistency of GD?

GD Payout Consistency is 79.1%.
Moderately consistent: General Dynamics has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does GD have a good Dividend Yield?

GD`s 2.08% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GD is 33.3%. 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 59.37%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

GD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GD`s Outstanding Shares?

General Dynamics`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.64% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has General Dynamics ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2006-03-27 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 271,749,000 -1.86%