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GL Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

GL has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 1.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.99%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.29
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.10%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.35%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.63%
Payout Ratio 8.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.53%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 33.8% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 78.2% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AEG 12,211 M 6.37% 22.5%
NN 18,333 M 6.84% 15.1%
LNC 7,991 M 6.18% 8.55%
PRU 37,190 M 5.01% 9.94%
MFC 51,911 M 3.98% 10.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRI 8,644 M 15.6% 100%
AFL 57,350 M 12.3% 99.9%
AEG 12,211 M 7.42% 77.8%
SLF 32,575 M 7.57% 98.3%
UNM 12,555 M 6.61% 96.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare GL Dividends with its Peer-Group

AEG
Aegon
 6.37% Yield
NN
NN
 6.84% Yield
PRU
Prudential
 5.01% Yield
SLF
Sun Life Financial
 4.20% Yield
UNM
Unum
 2.30% Yield
AFL
Aflac
 2.11% Yield

GL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
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% 0.19%
2020-10-02 2020-10-05 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.188 0% 0.24%
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 0.3% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.1267 0% N/A
2014-04-01 2014-04-03 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.1267 11.8% N/A
2013-12-31 2014-01-03 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.1133 0% N/A
2013-10-02 2013-10-04 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.1133 0% N/A
2013-07-02 2013-07-05 2013-08-01 Quarterly 0.1133 0% N/A

GL Dividend FAQ

Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:GL) is a leading provider of life and supplemental health insurance products, as well as annuities, catering to lower middle- and middle-income families in the United States. The company operates through three distinct segments: Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Insurance, and Investments, offering a diverse range of products including whole, term, and other life insurance, as well as Medicare supplement and limited-benefit supplemental health insurance products.

What is the Dividend Yield of GL?

As of September 2025, GL`s dividend yield is 0.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.29 USD by the current share price of 140.86.

Does GL pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, GL paid a dividend of 1.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-03 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-03.

Will GL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.27 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Globe Life (GL) is 2025-10-03.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Globe Life (GL) is 2025-10-03.

What is the Dividend Growth of GL?

GL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.10% 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 1.63%. If you bought GL's shares at 79.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.63% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GL?

GL Payout Consistency is 93.4%. 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 0.99% 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 8.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GL?

GL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.35%. 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 (CAGR)?

Globe Life`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.53% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -97.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Globe Life ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-07-02 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
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 82,793,000 -2.31%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-10 04:05