GEF Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

GEF has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 2.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.54%
Payout Ratio 67.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.14%
Consistency Lifetime 97.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.29%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 68.48%

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: 19.5%
Total Return 5y: 73.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Containers & Packaging

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VRLA 3,247 M 6.07% 7.43%
IP 22,890 M 4.01% 6.22%
SW 22,303 M 3.99% 4.36%
PKG 19,915 M 2.50% 4.12%
GPK 4,382 M 2.19% 2.80%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRLA 3,247 M 15.7% 96.4%
SLGN 4,586 M 9.33% 45.7%
GPK 4,382 M 10.1% 97.9%
AVY 14,582 M 8.60% 96.2%
CCK 12,131 M 6.78% 28.7%

GEF 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
2025-12-18 2025-12-18 2026-01-01 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.8%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.56 3.7% 0.93%
2025-06-17 2025-06-17 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.85%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.97%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.82%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.54 3.8% 0.89%
2024-06-18 2024-06-18 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.84%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.82%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2024-01-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.79%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.52 4% 0.77%
2023-06-15 2023-06-19 2023-07-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.72%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.86%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.73%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-10-01 Quarterly 0.5 8.7% 0.77%
2022-06-16 2022-06-17 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.78%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.77%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2022-01-01 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.77%
2021-09-16 2021-09-17 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% 0.69%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.74%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.74%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-01-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2020-09-16 2020-09-17 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-12-17 2019-12-18 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-09-16 2019-09-17 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.44 4.8% N/A
2018-06-15 2018-06-18 2018-07-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-06-15 2017-06-19 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-12-15 2016-12-19 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-09-15 2016-09-19 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-06-16 2016-06-20 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-09-16 2015-09-18 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-06-17 2015-06-19 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-03-17 2015-03-19 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 2015-01-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-09-17 2014-09-19 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-06-18 2014-06-20 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2014-03-14 2014-03-18 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2014-01-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2013-09-18 2013-09-20 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A

GEF Dividend FAQ

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) is a global industrial packaging producer that operates through four primary segments: Customized Polymer Solutions, Durable Metal Solutions, Sustainable Fiber Solutions, and Integrated Solutions. The company manufactures a wide range of rigid containers-including steel, fiber, and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, jerrycans, and specialty closures-and offers ancillary services such as container life-cycle management, logistics, and warehousing.

What is the Dividend Yield of GEF?

As of January 2026, GEF`s dividend yield is 3.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 USD by the current share price of 72.03.

Does GEF pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, GEF paid a dividend of 2.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-18 and the payout was 0.56 USD.

How often does GEF pay dividends?

GEF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GEF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-18.

GEF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GEF for the next 4 payments are between 0.52 (-7.1%) and 0.537 (-4.1%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will GEF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.56 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Greif Bros (GEF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GEF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Greif Bros (GEF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GEF?

GEF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.14% per year.
Strong growth: GEF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GEF?

GEF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.29%. If you bought GEF's shares at 41.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GEF?

GEF Payout Consistency is 97.3%. 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: Greif Bros has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GEF have a good Dividend Yield?

GEF`s 3.54% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GEF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GEF is 67.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of GEF?

GEF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GEF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GEF's Outstanding Shares?

Greif Bros's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 9.37% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has GEF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 12, 2007 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
1994 48,100,000
1995 48,100,000
1996 53,333,300 +10.88%
1997 58,750,000 +10.16%
1998 56,923,100 -3.11%
1999 57,368,400 +0.78%
2000 56,206,000 -2.03%
2001 56,143,500 -0.11%
2002 56,792,900 +1.16%
2003 54,181,800 -4.6%
2004 56,734,900 +4.71%
2005 57,764,000 +1.81%
2006 57,681,200 -0.14%
2007 58,098,100 +0.72%
2008 58,080,700 -0.03%
2009 46,900,000 -19.25%
2010 47,100,000 +0.43%
2011 47,200,000 +0.21%
2012 47,426,500 +0.48%
2013 47,600,000 +0.37%
2014 47,600,000
2015 47,800,000 +0.42%
2016 47,800,000
2017 47,800,000
2018 48,100,000 +0.63%
2019 48,400,000 +0.62%
2020 48,500,000 +0.21%
2021 48,700,000 +0.41%
2022 48,300,000 -0.82%
2023 57,950,000 +19.98%
2024 47,600,000 -17.86%
2025 47,600,000

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: 2026-01-26 02:18