GS Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

GS has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 18.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.01%
Payout Ratio 22.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.14%
Consistency Lifetime 98.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.94%
Payout FCF 31.5%
Streak Years 27
Dividend Rating 80.65%
Ex-Dividend in 22 days: Buy before Mar 2, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 40.8%
Total Return 5y: 234.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Investment Banking & Brokerage

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NMR 25,953 M 6.09% 8.37%
LAZ 5,097 M 4.20% 7.67%
MC 5,315 M 4.03% 6.37%
MS 290,526 M 2.66% 6.20%
PIPR 5,578 M 2.07% 6.39%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MRX 2,878 M 111% 100%
IBKR 127,291 M 41.7% 85.3%
SF 12,630 M 32.3% 51.2%
MS 290,526 M 16.4% 90.1%
BGC 4,328 M 18.9% 89.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Investment Banking & Brokerage

SCHW
Charles Schwab
 1.23% Yield

GS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-03-30 Quarterly 4.5 12.5% N/A
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 2025-12-30 Quarterly 4 0% 0.49%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-29 Quarterly 4 33.3% 0.54%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-27 Quarterly 3 0% 0.5%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-28 Quarterly 3 0% 0.49%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-30 Quarterly 3 0% 0.49%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-27 Quarterly 3 9.1% 0.59%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-27 Quarterly 2.75 0% 0.61%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-28 Quarterly 2.75 0% 0.71%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-28 Quarterly 2.75 0% 0.82%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-28 Quarterly 2.75 10% 0.83%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-29 Quarterly 2.5 0% 0.77%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-30 Quarterly 2.5 0% 0.72%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-29 Quarterly 2.5 0% 0.65%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-29 Quarterly 2.5 25% 0.75%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 Quarterly 2 0% 0.62%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-30 Quarterly 2 0% 0.59%
2021-12-01 2021-12-02 2021-12-30 Quarterly 2 0% 0.52%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-29 Quarterly 2 60% 0.49%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-29 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.34%
2021-03-01 2021-03-02 2021-03-30 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.38%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-30 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-29 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-29 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-30 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-30 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-27 Quarterly 1.25 47.1% N/A
2019-05-29 2019-05-30 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.85 6.3% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-08-29 2018-08-30 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-28 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.75 15.4% N/A
2017-02-28 2017-03-02 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-29 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-29 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-02-29 2016-03-02 2016-03-30 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-11-30 2015-12-02 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-29 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-29 Quarterly 0.65 8.3% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.6 9.1% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-29 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A

GS Dividend FAQ

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) operates a diversified financial-services platform across three core segments: Global Banking & Markets, which delivers advisory, underwriting, lending, and trading solutions; Asset & Wealth Management, which manages multi-class portfolios and provides private-banking services; and Platform Solutions, which offers consumer credit cards and corporate transaction-banking products. The firm serves corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of GS?

As of February 2026, GS`s dividend yield is 2.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 18.5 USD by the current share price of 890.41.

Does GS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GS paid a dividend of 18.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-02 and the payout was 4.5 USD.

How often does GS pay dividends?

GS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-02.

GS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GS for the next 4 payments are between 3.851 (-14.4%) and 4.253 (-5.5%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will GS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 4.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Goldman Sachs (GS) is 2026-03-02.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Goldman Sachs (GS) is 2026-03-02.

What is the Dividend Growth of GS?

GS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.1% per year.
Strong growth: GS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GS?

GS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.94%. If you bought GS's shares at 266.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (18.5 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GS?

GS Payout Consistency is 98.8%. 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: Goldman Sachs has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GS have a good Dividend Yield?

GS`s 2.01% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GS is 22.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GS?

GS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 80.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GS's Outstanding Shares?

Goldman Sachs's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.48% 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 GS ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 444,686,000
1999 489,000,000 +9.97%
2000 518,000,000 +5.93%
2001 534,400,000 +3.17%
2002 512,000,000 -4.19%
2003 513,000,000 +0.2%
2004 506,000,000 -1.36%
2005 485,000,000 -4.15%
2006 471,000,000 -2.89%
2007 432,800,000 -8.11%
2008 459,900,000 +6.26%
2009 584,000,000 +26.98%
2010 587,500,000 +0.6%
2011 531,800,000 -9.48%
2012 505,600,000 -4.93%
2013 488,700,000 -3.34%
2014 463,400,000 -5.18%
2015 451,900,000 -2.48%
2016 423,500,000 -6.28%
2017 389,800,000 -7.96%
2018 384,300,000 -1.41%
2019 367,300,000 -4.42%
2020 361,000,000 -1.72%
2021 352,300,000 -2.41%
2022 356,700,000 +1.25%
2023 340,900,000 -4.43%
2024 328,400,000 -3.67%
2025 317,600,000 -3.29%

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: 2026-01-30 14:19