GD General Dynamics dividend history, payout ratio & dates
General Dynamics's most recent dividend was on Apr 11, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.5 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $5.76 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.09% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.08, or 6% from the prior payment.
Key dates
- GD last dividend date: Apr 11, 2025
GD dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
General Dynamics's dividend yield of 2.09% is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.69%, General Dynamics's dividend yield is 24% higher. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 2.3% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
General Dynamics has been paying dividends since 1991. GD has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 7% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone down by 4.3% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 12%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | $1.5 | 2.08% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $1.42 | 2.13% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $1.42 | 1.86% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $1.42 | 1.95% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | $1.42 | 1.87% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $1.32 | 2.1% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $1.32 | 2.41% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $1.32 | 2.41% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $1.32 | 2.23% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $1.26 | 2.18% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $1.26 | 2.22% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $1.26 | 2.21% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $1.26 | 1.98% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $1.19 | 2.25% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $1.19 | 2.31% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | $1.19 | 2.44% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $1.19 | 2.44% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | $1.1 | 2.86% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $1.1 | 2.98% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | $1.1 | 2.88% |
| Apr 8, 2020 | $1.1 | 3.03% |
| Jan 16, 2020 | $1.02 | 2.24% |
| Oct 10, 2019 | $1.02 | 2.26% |
| Jul 3, 2019 | $1.02 | 2.14% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | $1.02 | 2.22% |
| Jan 17, 2019 | $0.93 | 2.24% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $0.93 | 1.76% |
| Jul 5, 2018 | $0.93 | 1.88% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | $0.93 | 1.58% |
| Jan 18, 2018 | $0.84 | 1.62% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | $0.84 | 1.54% |
| Jul 5, 2017 | $0.84 | 1.59% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $0.84 | 1.68% |
| Jan 18, 2017 | $0.76 | 1.73% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.76 | 1.93% |
| Jun 29, 2016 | $0.76 | 2.14% |
| Apr 6, 2016 | $0.76 | 2.15% |
| Jan 13, 2016 | $0.69 | 2.14% |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $0.69 | 1.92% |
| Jun 30, 2015 | $0.69 | 1.85% |
| Apr 8, 2015 | $0.69 | 1.89% |
| Jan 14, 2015 | $0.62 | 1.81% |
General Dynamics dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
General Dynamics's payout ratio of 41.7% is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Industrials sector average of 34.4%, General Dynamics's payout ratio is 21% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 2.78% | $12.9 | 57.6% |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 2.25% | $4.42 | 50.5% |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 2.09% | $5.76 | 41.7% |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 1.52% | $8.24 | 29% |
| TXT Textron Inc | 0.12% | $0.08 | 1.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does General Dynamics pay a dividend?
Yes, General Dynamics has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. GD has been paying dividends since 1991.
When was GD's last dividend?
General Dynamics's last regular dividend was on Apr 11, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.5 per share.
How much dividend does General Dynamics pay (per share)?
GD has paid dividend of $5.76 per share in the last year.
What is General Dynamics's dividend yield?
Currently General Dynamics's dividend yield is 2.09%.
How often does General Dynamics pay dividends?
General Dynamics pays four dividends per year.
What is General Dynamics's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of General Dynamics is 41.7%.
Does General Dynamics pay a good dividend?
General Dynamics's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.