Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | GD | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 11.07% | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.0% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 48 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +30.9% | 31.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
33.63%
3-Year Growth
14.17%
5-Year Growth
11.07%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 10, 2026
Last Payment
May 8, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | $1.5900 | +6.00% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $1.5000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $1.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $1.5000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $1.5000 | +5.63% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $1.4200 | 0.00% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $1.4200 | 0.00% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $1.4200 | 0.00% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | $1.4200 | +7.58% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $1.3200 | 0.00% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $1.3200 | 0.00% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $1.3200 | 0.00% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $1.3200 | +4.76% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $1.2600 | 0.00% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $1.2600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $1.2600 | 0.00% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $1.2600 | +5.88% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $1.1900 | 0.00% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $1.1900 | 0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | $1.1900 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
40.0%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
28.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $4.16 | $1.95B |
| Q1 2025 | $3.69 | -$290.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $3.78 | $1.40B |
| Q3 2025 | $3.94 | $1.90B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.