GD Dividend History & Yield
General Dynamics Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 (in 31 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $1.59 | $159.00 | Declared |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (in 122 days) | Jan 22, 2027 | $1.59 | $159.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 (in 213 days) | Apr 23, 2027 | $1.59 | $159.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 9, 2027 (in 304 days) | Jul 23, 2027 | $1.59 | $159.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.36 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 189 | $67,274 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 944 | $336,368 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,887 | $672,736 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.78%. $10,000 in GD would currently pay about $178 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GD dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $1.59 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | — | $1.59 | +6.0% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $1.50 | +5.6% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | — | $1.42 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $1.42 | +0.0% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | — | $1.42 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $1.42 | +7.6% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | — | $1.32 | +0.0% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | — | $1.32 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | — | $1.32 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | $1.32 | +4.8% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | — | $1.26 | +0.0% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | — | $1.26 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | — | $1.26 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | $1.26 | +5.9% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | — | $1.19 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | — | $1.19 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $1.19 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | — | $1.19 | +8.2% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | — | $1.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | — | $1.10 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
GD scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About General Dynamics Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support, customer support and custom completion services, modifications, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment support services.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Aerospace & Defense. First dividend on our records: Jan 21, 1964. 216 payments tracked.
GD dividend FAQ
When is GD's next ex-dividend date?
GD's next ex-dividend date is Oct 9, 2026 (in 31 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.59 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does GD pay dividends?
GD pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.59 per share with an ex-date of Jul 2, 2026.
What is GD's dividend yield?
GD's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.73%, based on $6.18 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $356.55. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.36 per share, is 1.78%.
How much does GD pay per share?
GD pays about $1.59 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $6.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $636.00 a year.
Has GD grown or cut its dividend?
GD has raised its annual dividend for 28 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.2% a year (+5.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.78%, you would need about 189 shares of GD (roughly $67,274 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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