GEF Greif dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Greif's last dividend of $0.54 per share was on Mar 17, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $2.14 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.9%.
Key dates
- GEF last dividend date: Mar 17, 2025
GEF dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
GEF has a dividend yield of 3.9% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.89%, Greif's dividend yield is 35% higher. Historically GEF's dividend yield has averaged at 3.3% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Greif has a history of paying dividends since 1996. Our records of GEF show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 3.9% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price down by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 31%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.54 | 3.8% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.54 | 3.22% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.54 | 3.41% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.52 | 3.33% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.52 | 3.24% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.52 | 3.14% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.52 | 2.96% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.5 | 2.85% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.5 | 3.33% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.5 | 2.89% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.5 | 2.85% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $0.46 | 3.18% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.46 | 3.03% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.46 | 2.97% |
| Sep 16, 2021 | $0.46 | 2.79% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $0.44 | 2.93% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | $0.44 | 2.95% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.44 | 3.63% |
| Sep 16, 2020 | $0.44 | 4.83% |
| Jun 17, 2020 | $0.44 | 5.24% |
| Mar 17, 2020 | $0.44 | 5.96% |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.44 | 3.95% |
| Sep 16, 2019 | $0.44 | 4.49% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.44 | 5.26% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $0.44 | 4.29% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.44 | 4% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.44 | 2.97% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.42 | 3.04% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.42 | 3.19% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.42 | 2.74% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | $0.42 | 2.94% |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $0.42 | 3.04% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | $0.42 | 3.07% |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.42 | 3.12% |
| Sep 15, 2016 | $0.42 | 3.54% |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.42 | 4.3% |
| Mar 16, 2016 | $0.42 | 5.81% |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.42 | 5.46% |
| Sep 16, 2015 | $0.42 | 4.75% |
| Jun 17, 2015 | $0.42 | 4.42% |
| Mar 17, 2015 | $0.42 | 4.29% |
Greif dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
GEF has a payout ratio of 58.8% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector and its peers average but lower than the industry average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.7%, Greif's payout ratio is 35% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GEF dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SON Sonoco Products Co | 4.42% | $2.08 | 125.3% |
| GEF Greif Inc | 3.9% | $2.14 | 58.8% |
| SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc | 1.51% | $0.77 | 29.7% |
| CCK Crown Holdings Inc | 1.14% | $1.01 | 28.4% |
| TRS Trimas Corp | 0.68% | $0.16 | 26.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Greif pay a dividend?
Yes, Greif has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. GEF has been paying dividends since 1996.
When was GEF's last dividend?
Greif's last regular dividend was on Mar 17, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.54 per share.
How much dividend does Greif pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GEF pays $2.14 per share.
What is Greif's dividend yield?
Greif's current dividend yield is 3.9%.
How often does Greif pay dividends?
Greif pays dividends quarterly.
What is Greif's dividend payout ratio?
Greif's dividend payout ratio is 58.8%.
Does Greif pay a good dividend?
Greif's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.