GL Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

GL has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 1.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.04%
Payout Ratio 7.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.65%
Consistency Lifetime 91.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.16%
Payout FCF 6.8%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 62.23%

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: 17.2%
Total Return 5y: 49.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NN 20,435 M 6.28% 13.5%
AEG 11,682 M 6.21% 13.3%
UNMA 5,338 M 6.49% 8.0%
PRU 39,309 M 5.08% 8.10%
MFC 63,370 M 4.01% 8.27%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AEG 11,682 M 27.7% 78.9%
PRI 8,613 M 22.0% 100%
AFL 57,740 M 15.1% 96.9%
UNM 13,511 M 10.8% 96.4%
SLF 34,988 M 9.07% 98.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Life & Health Insurance

LNC
Lincoln National
 6.57% Yield
PUK
Prudential
 2.10% Yield

GL 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
2026-01-05 2026-01-05 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.2%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.19%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.22%
2025-04-03 2025-04-03 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.27 12.5% 0.21%
2025-01-06 2025-01-06 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.22%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.23%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.29%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.24 6.7% 0.22%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.18%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.21%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.21%
2023-03-31 2023-04-03 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.225 8.2% 0.2%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.208 0% 0.17%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.208 0% 0.2%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.208 0% 0.21%
2022-04-01 2022-04-04 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.208 5.1% 0.21%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.198 0% 0.2%
2021-10-01 2021-10-04 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.198 0% 0.22%
2021-07-01 2021-07-05 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.198 0% 0.21%
2021-04-01 2021-04-05 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.198 5.3% 0.21%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2020-10-02 2020-10-05 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.188 0% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.188 8.7% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.173 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.173 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.173 0% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.173 8.1% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-07-03 2018-07-05 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-06-30 2017-07-05 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-04-03 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2016-03-31 2016-04-04 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.14 3.7% N/A
2016-01-04 2016-01-06 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-02 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-02 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.135 6.3% N/A
2014-12-31 2015-01-05 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.127 0% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.127 -33.2% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-04-01 2014-04-03 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% N/A
2013-12-31 2014-01-03 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-10-02 2013-10-04 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

GL Dividend FAQ

Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:GL) markets life and supplemental health insurance, plus annuities, primarily to lower-middle- and middle-income U.S. households. The business is organized into three segments-Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Insurance, and Investments-and distributes products via a direct-to-consumer channel, exclusive agency network, and independent agents. The firm, originally Torchmark Corp., rebranded to Globe Life in August 2019 and is headquartered in McKinney, Texas.

What is the Dividend Yield of GL?

As of January 2026, GL`s dividend yield is 1.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.08 USD by the current share price of 138.97.

Does GL pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, GL paid a dividend of 1.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-05 and the payout was 0.27 USD.

How often does GL pay dividends?

GL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-05.

GL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GL for the next 4 payments are between 0.105 (-61.1%) and 0.211 (-21.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will GL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.27 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Globe Life (GL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Globe Life (GL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GL?

GL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.65% per year.
Strong growth: GL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GL?

GL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.16%. If you bought GL's shares at 92.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.16% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GL?

GL Payout Consistency is 91.2%. 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: Globe Life has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GL have a good Dividend Yield?

GL`s 1.04% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GL is 7.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GL?

GL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.23%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GL's Outstanding Shares?

Globe Life's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 7.31% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 GL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 2, 2014 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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 499,736,800
1986 505,760,900 +1.21%
1987 402,672,400 -20.38%
1988 376,071,400 -6.61%
1989 363,308,800 -3.39%
1990 353,076,900 -2.82%
1991 352,687,500 -0.11%
1992 326,010,600 -7.56%
1993 336,976,700 +3.36%
1994 322,261,100 -4.37%
1995 322,221,200 -0.01%
1996 320,914,700 -0.41%
1997 311,569,900 -2.91%
1998 315,590,100 +1.29%
1999 298,053,300 -5.56%
2000 285,592,200 -4.18%
2001 281,426,200 -1.46%
2002 268,195,500 -4.7%
2003 255,510,000 -4.73%
2004 238,783,800 -6.55%
2005 231,296,200 -3.14%
2006 218,834,400 -5.39%
2007 204,530,200 -6.54%
2008 188,719,700 -7.73%
2009 186,404,300 -1.23%
2010 175,226,000 -6%
2011 150,102,500 -14.34%
2012 140,371,200 -6.48%
2013 133,163,500 -5.13%
2014 127,121,100 -4.54%
2015 121,480,800 -4.44%
2016 121,237,000 -0.2%
2017 117,964,000 -2.7%
2018 113,667,000 -3.64%
2019 110,665,000 -2.64%
2020 105,778,000 -4.42%
2021 101,343,000 -4.19%
2022 98,640,000 -2.67%
2023 95,464,000 -3.22%
2024 84,749,000 -11.22%
2025 82,015,000 -3.23%

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: 2026-01-19 02:17