General Electric's last dividend payment of $0.36 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 10, 2025. The dividend payment stands at $1.48 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 0.75%. The latest GE stock dividend of $0.36 is an increase from the previous $0.28 distribution, representing a growth of 29%.
Key dates
- GE last dividend date: Mar 10, 2025
GE dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
General Electric's dividend yield of 0.75% is below the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Industrials sector average of 1.66%, General Electric's dividend yield is 55% lower. Historically GE's dividend yield has averaged at 0.4% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current yield.
Dividend history
General Electric has been paying dividends for the last 34 years. According to our records GE has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 185% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 134%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.36 | 0.77% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.66% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.5% |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.44% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.34% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.08 | 0.25% |
| Sep 25, 2023 | $0.08 | 0.29% |
General Electric dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
General Electric's payout ratio of 22.8% is below the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 34.9%, General Electric's payout ratio is 35% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT Medtronic plc | 3.33% | $2.8 | 84.6% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.21% | $4.96 | 54.7% |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 2.22% | $4.42 | 50.5% |
| MMM 3M Co | 2.06% | $2.83 | 35.6% |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 1.84% | $5.64 | 25.4% |
| GE General Electric Co | 0.75% | $1.48 | 22.8% |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 0.57% | $1.13 | 21.8% |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 0.38% | $1.6 | 9.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does General Electric pay a dividend?
Yes, General Electric has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. GE has been paying dividends since 1991.
When was GE's last dividend?
General Electric's last regular dividend was on Mar 10, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.36 per share.
How much dividend does General Electric pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GE pays $1.48 per share.
What is General Electric's dividend yield?
Currently General Electric's dividend yield is 0.75%.
What is General Electric's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of General Electric is 22.8%.
Does General Electric pay a good dividend?
General Electric's dividend yield is lower than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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