GEF Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield
GEF has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 2.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEF NYSE Greif Bros |
4,174 M | 3.45% | 4.45% |
| PKG NYSE Packaging of America |
19,999 M | 2.42% | 4.38% |
| MYE NYSE Myers Industries |
1,149 M | 2.73% | 2.99% |
| SLGN NYSE Silgan Holdings |
4,651 M | 2.00% | 2.14% |
| CCK NYSE Crown Holdings |
12,660 M | 1.20% | 1.22% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLGN NYSE Silgan Holdings |
4,651 M | 7.69% | 100.0% |
| CCK NYSE Crown Holdings |
12,660 M | 7.37% | 100.0% |
| GEF NYSE Greif Bros |
4,174 M | 4.89% | 100.0% |
| PKG NYSE Packaging of America |
19,999 M | 2.72% | 98.3% |
GEF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | 2026-06-17 | 2026-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.62 | +10.7% | 0.89% |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-16 | 2026-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2026-01-01 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 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% | 0.98% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.69% |
GEF Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, GEF's dividend yield is 3.45%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.30 USD by the current share price of 73.60.
As of July 2026, GEF paid a dividend of 2.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-17 and the payout was 0.62 USD.
GEF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GEF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-17.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GEF for the next payments are between 0.614 (-1.0%) and 0.689 (+11.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.57%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.62 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Greif Bros (GEF) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Greif Bros (GEF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GEF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.89% per year. Strong growth: GEF's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GEF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.45%. If you bought GEF's shares at 51.64 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.45% of your original purchase price.
GEF 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: Greif Bros has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GEF's 3.45% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GEF is 62.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
GEF's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.15%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GEF 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: 2026-07-05 02:05 UTC