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GDL Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

GDL's dividend history, current yield (5.9%), dividend growth rate (9.5%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Forest Products).

Yield 12m 5.87%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.74
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.54%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.46%
Yield on Cost 5y 26.33%
Payout Ratio 56.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 34.6%
Total Return 12m: -6.53%
Total Return 5y: 340.24%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Forest Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
BCC 3,163 M 5.62% 21.9%
SCA-B 9,385 M 2.30% 2.92%
WFG 5,990 M 1.66% 3.93%
WFG 6,030 M 1.63% 3.72%
LPX 6,161 M 1.19% 4.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
WFG 5,990 M 16.7% 51.5%
WFG 6,030 M 15.8% 97.1%
LPX 6,161 M 12.4% 65.9%
BCC 3,163 M 23.8% 81.9%
SCA-B 9,385 M 8.29% 93.5%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

SCA-A
Svenska Cellulosa
 21.90% Yield
BCC
Boise Cascad
 5.62% Yield
WFG
West Fraser Timber
 1.63% Yield
SJ
Stella-Jones
 1.55% Yield
ADN
Acadian Timber
 6.71% Yield
SCA-B
Svenska Cellulosa
 2.30% Yield

GDL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-19 Semiannual 0.25 108.3% 2.11%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.12 -52% 0.88%
2024-10-23 2024-10-23 2024-11-06 Semiannual 0.25 108.3% 1.77%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.85%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.82%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-21 Quarterly 0.12 -76% 0.81%
2024-03-04 2024-03-05 2024-03-19 Semiannual 0.5 316.7% 3.34%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.12 -76% 0.86%
2023-10-18 2023-10-19 2023-11-02 Semiannual 0.5 316.7% 3.45%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.85%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.98%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.12 -76% 0.87%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-16 Semiannual 0.5 316.7% 3.32%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.12 -76% 1%
2022-10-26 2022-10-27 2022-11-10 Semiannual 0.5 316.7% 3.92%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.07%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.19%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.12 -70% 0.94%
2022-03-03 2022-03-18 2022-03-18 Semiannual 0.4 233.3% 3.04%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.12 -58.6% 1.26%
2021-11-04 2021-11-19 2021-11-19 Semiannual 0.29 141.7% 2.7%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.22%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.21%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.12 -60% 1.15%
2021-03-04 2021-03-19 2021-03-19 Semiannual 0.3 150% 3.03%
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.12 -52% 1.74%
2020-11-26 2020-12-04 2020-12-04 Semiannual 0.25 108.3% 2.98%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 1.95%
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-23 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-24 Quarterly 0.1 42.9% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Semiannual 0.07 319.2% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.0167 -83.3% N/A
2019-11-21 2019-12-06 2019-12-06 Semiannual 0.1 498.8% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-23 Quarterly 0.0167 -83.3% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Semiannual 0.1 -33.3% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-08-12 2016-08-12 Semiannual 0.15 0% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-03-11 Semiannual 0.15 -25% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-20 Semiannual 0.2 33.3% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-14 Semiannual 0.15 -40% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-30 Semiannual 0.25 25% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Semiannual 0.2 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-11-29 Semiannual 0.2 0% N/A
2013-07-31 2013-08-02 2013-08-16 Semiannual 0.2 33.3% N/A
2012-11-14 2012-11-16 2012-11-30 Semiannual 0.15 50% N/A
2012-08-01 2012-08-03 2012-08-17 Semiannual 0.1 0% N/A
2011-11-16 2011-11-18 2011-11-25 Semiannual 0.1 0% N/A
2011-07-27 2011-07-29 2011-08-12 Semiannual 0.1 -66.7% N/A
2010-11-17 2010-11-19 2010-11-26 Semiannual 0.3 0% N/A

GDL Dividend FAQ

Does GDL pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, GDL paid a dividend of 0.74 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-05 and the payout was 0.25 CAD.

What is the Dividend Yield of GDL?

As of July 2025, GDL`s dividend yield is 5.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.74 CAD by the current share price of 12.37.

How often does GDL pay dividends?

GDL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), GDL has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GDL?

The next ex-dividend date for Goodfellow (GDL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of GDL?

GDL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.54% per year.
Strong growth: GDL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GDL?

GDL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 26.3%. If you bought GDL's shares at 2.81 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.74 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 26.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GDL?

GDL Payout Consistency is 34.6%. 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 unstable: Goodfellow has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GDL have a good Dividend Yield?

GDL`s 5.87% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GDL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GDL is 56.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GDL?

GDL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GDL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GDL`s Outstanding Shares?

Goodfellow`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.17% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -89.4%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Goodfellow ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2007-01-17 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 8,000,000
1998 8,461,500 +5.77%
1999 8,095,200 -4.33%
2000 8,330,000 +2.9%
2001 8,386,000 +0.67%
2002 8,386,000
2003 8,401,300 +0.18%
2004 8,441,300 +0.48%
2005 8,493,300 +0.62%
2006 8,541,600 +0.57%
2007 8,585,600 +0.52%
2008 8,450,000 -1.58%
2009 8,450,000
2010 8,718,200 +3.17%
2011 8,571,800 -1.68%
2012 8,211,100 -4.21%
2013 8,328,600 +1.43%
2014 8,404,300 +0.91%
2015 8,479,500 +0.89%
2016 8,562,600 +0.98%
2017 8,562,600
2018 8,562,600
2019 8,562,600
2020 8,562,600
2021 8,562,600
2022 8,562,600
2023 8,521,500 -0.48%
2024 8,491,800 -0.35%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.