GS71 Dividend History & Analysis | 4.2% Yield

GS71 has a dividend yield of 4.2% and paid 0.74 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.22%
Payout Ratio 53.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -5.43%
Consistency Lifetime 94.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.25%
Payout FCF 53.9%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 35.60%

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: 48.9%
Total Return 5y: 115.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 480 M 10.4% 12.2%
BMY 126,196 M 4.98% 5.04%
SAN 115,133 M 4.30% 5.91%
SNY 116,174 M 4.43% 5.55%
GSK 118,733 M 4.20% 5.89%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZTS 54,250 M 18.9% 100%
VIRP 3,483 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 915,139 M 15.3% 99.5%
BMY 126,196 M 14.0% 92.6%
MRK 62,451 M 12.0% 91.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals

BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
 4.98% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.70% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 3.02% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.68% Yield
IPN
Ipsen
 1.34% Yield
ZEG
AstraZeneca
 2.08% Yield

GS71 Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (GBP) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-13 0.185 0% 0.9%
2025-08-14 0.185 0% 1.12%
2025-05-15 0.185 0% 1.16%
2025-02-20 0.185 6.7% 1.07%
2024-11-14 0.1735 0% 1.06%
2024-08-15 0.1735 0% 0.93%
2024-05-16 0.1735 -6.2% 0.83%
2024-02-22 0.185 14.3% 0.96%
2023-11-16 0.1619 0% 1.02%
2023-08-17 0.1619 0% 1.03%
2023-05-18 0.1619 1.8% 0.98%
2023-02-23 0.159 0% 0.95%
2022-11-17 0.159 -15.4% 1%
2022-08-18 0.1879 16.1% 1.12%
2022-05-19 0.1619 -39.1% 0.96%
2022-02-24 0.266 21% 1.78%
2021-11-18 0.2197 0% 1.47%
2021-08-19 0.2197 0% 1.53%
2021-05-20 0.2197 -17.4% 1.7%
2021-02-18 0.266 21% 2.25%
2020-11-12 0.2197 0% N/A
2020-08-13 0.2197 0% N/A
2020-05-14 0.2197 -17.4% N/A
2020-02-20 0.266 21% N/A
2019-11-14 0.2197 0% N/A
2019-08-08 0.2197 0% N/A
2019-05-16 0.2197 -17.4% N/A
2019-02-21 0.266 21% N/A
2018-11-15 0.2197 0% N/A
2018-08-09 0.2197 0% N/A
2018-05-10 0.2197 -17.4% N/A
2018-02-22 0.266 21% N/A
2017-11-09 0.2197 0% N/A
2017-08-10 0.2197 0% N/A
2017-05-11 0.2197 -17.4% N/A
2017-02-23 0.266 21% N/A
2016-11-03 0.2197 0% N/A
2016-08-11 0.2197 0% N/A
2016-05-12 0.2197 -55.8% N/A
2016-02-18 0.4973 126.3% N/A
2015-11-12 0.2197 0% N/A
2015-08-13 0.2197 0% N/A
2015-05-14 0.2197 -17.4% N/A
2015-02-19 0.266 21% N/A
2014-11-06 0.2197 0% N/A
2014-08-06 0.2197 0% N/A
2014-05-14 0.2197 -17.4% N/A
2014-02-19 0.266 21% N/A
2013-11-13 0.2197 5.6% N/A
2013-08-07 0.2082 0% N/A

GS71 Dividend FAQ

GSK plc (XETRA:GS71) develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio that spans vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines across the UK, the US, and global markets. Its operations are split between Commercial Operations and Total R&D, with specialty medicines targeting oncology, respiratory-immunology, inflammation, and infectious diseases such as HIV, while its vaccine suite covers shingles, RSV, seasonal flu, HPV, and a range of pediatric and adult indications.

What is the Dividend Yield of GS71?

As of February 2026, GS71`s dividend yield is 4.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.74 GBP by the current share price of 25.30.

Does GS71 pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GS71 paid a dividend of 0.74 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-13 and the payout was 0.18504 GBP.

How often does GS71 pay dividends?

GS71 pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GS71 has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-13.

GS71 dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GS71 for the next 4 payments are between 0.147 (-20.6%) and 0.192 (+3.8%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will GS71 pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18504 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for GSK (GS71) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GS71?

The next Ex-Dividend date for GSK (GS71) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GS71?

GS71's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -5.43% per year.
Negative growth: GS71's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of GS71?

GS71's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.25%. If you bought GS71's shares at 11.75 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.74 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GS71?

GS71 Payout Consistency is 94.7%. 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: GSK has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GS71 have a good Dividend Yield?

GS71`s 4.22% 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 GS71?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GS71 is 53.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GS71?

GS71`s Overall Dividend Rating is 35.60%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GS71 Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GS71's Outstanding Shares?

GSK's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.37% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has GS71 ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 19, 2022 with a ratio of 4:5.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2023 4,056,260,600
2024 4,080,818,300 +0.61%
2025 4,026,337,500 -1.34%

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: 2026-02-05 02:38