GE
General Electric
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: GE
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 9, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.44%
Payout ratio: 18.9%
General Electric's last dividend payment of $0.47 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 9, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $1.55 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 0.44%. The latest GE stock dividend of $0.47 is an increase from the previous $0.36 distribution, representing a growth of 31%.
GE dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
General Electric Dividend yield
General Electric's dividend yield of 0.44% is below the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Industrials sector average of 1.5%, General Electric's dividend yield is 71% lower. Historically GE's dividend yield has averaged at 0.4% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
GE Dividend history
General Electric has been paying dividends for the last 35 years. According to our records GE has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 4.7% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 48% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 29%.
General Electric Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.47 | 0.48% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.36 | 0.46% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.36 | 0.46% |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.36 | 0.51% |
| 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% |
| Jul 10, 2023 | $0.08 | 0.29% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | $0.08 | 0.37% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.08 | 0.39% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | $0.08 | 0.5% |
| Jun 27, 2022 | $0.08 | 0.48% |
| Mar 7, 2022 | $0.08 | 0.37% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.08 | 0.36% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | $0.08 | 0.31% |
| Jun 25, 2021 | $0.08 | 0.3% |
| Mar 5, 2021 | $0.08 | 0.29% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.08 | 0.37% |
| Sep 25, 2020 | $0.08 | 0.65% |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.08 | 0.62% |
| Mar 6, 2020 | $0.08 | 0.43% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.08 | 0.36% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.08 | 0.43% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.08 | 1.43% |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $0.08 | 2.71% |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.08 | 4.83% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.96 | 3.79% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.96 | 4.51% |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $0.96 | 4.97% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.96 | 4.82% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | $1.92 | 4.01% |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $1.92 | 3.28% |
| Feb 23, 2017 | $1.92 | 3.13% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $1.92 | 2.92% |
| Sep 15, 2016 | $1.84 | 3.09% |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $1.84 | 3% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $1.84 | 3.15% |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $1.84 | 3.01% |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $1.84 | 3.63% |
| Jun 18, 2015 | $1.84 | 3.32% |
| Feb 19, 2015 | $1.84 | 3.6% |
General Electric dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
General Electric's payout ratio of 18.9% is below the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 32.7%, General Electric's payout ratio is 42% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 7.55% | $16.85 | 261.2% |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 3.54% | $2.84 | 75.7% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.22% | $5.24 | 60% |
| MMM 3M Co | 1.86% | $3.02 | 57.9% |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 0.75% | $1.36 | 26.2% |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 0.61% | $6.04 | 29.9% |
| GE General Electric Co | 0.44% | $1.55 | 18.9% |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 0.38% | $1.8 | 9.9% |
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 9, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.47 per share.
How much dividend does General Electric pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GE pays $1.55 per share.
What is General Electric's dividend yield?
Currently General Electric's dividend yield is 0.44%.
How often does General Electric pay dividends?
General Electric pays dividends quarterly.
What is General Electric's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of General Electric is 18.9%.
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.