General Dynamics (GD) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderGeneral Dynamics (GD) has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and currently yields 1.79%. The most recent dividend was $1.5900/share on May 8, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.79%
TTM Dividend/Share
$6.09
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
38.3%
Consecutive Growth Years
13 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
6.09%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
6.50%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
8.21%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.3%
FCF payout ratio
6.6%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.7x
Interest coverage
18.73x
ROIC (TTM)
13.3%
Dividend Safety Score
8 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 38.3%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($14.67) covers dividend/share ($6.09).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
13 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 6.6%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.7x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (6.5%) ≤ EPS growth (10.2%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 10, 2026
- Payment date
- May 8, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5900
Ex-date Jan 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Oct 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Jul 3, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 8, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Apr 11, 2025
- Payment date
- May 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Jan 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 7, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4200
Ex-date Oct 11, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4200
Ex-date Jul 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4200
Ex-date Apr 11, 2024
- Payment date
- May 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4200
Ex-date Jan 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3200
Ex-date Oct 5, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 10, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3200
Ex-date Jul 6, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 11, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | $1.5900 | $1.5900 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 | $1.4200 | $1.4200 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $1.4200 | $1.4200 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | $1.4200 | $1.4200 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | $1.4200 | $1.4200 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Feb 9, 2024 | $1.3200 | $1.3200 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | $1.3200 | $1.3200 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | $1.3200 | $1.3200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
General Dynamics has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 13 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.9200 | — | — |
| 2025 | $5.5800 | $5.9200 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | $5.2200 | $5.5800 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $4.9700 | $5.2200 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $4.6700 | $4.9700 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | $4.3200 | $4.6700 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | $3.9900 | $4.3200 | +8.3% |
| 2019 | $3.6300 | $3.9900 | +9.9% |
| 2018 | $3.2800 | $3.6300 | +10.7% |
| 2017 | $2.9700 | $3.2800 | +10.4% |
| 2016 | $2.6900 | $2.9700 | +10.4% |
| 2015 | $2.4200 | $2.6900 | +11.2% |
| 2014 | $1.6800 | $2.4200 | +44.0% |
| 2013 | $2.5100 | $1.6800 | -33.1% |
| 2012 | $1.8300 | $2.5100 | +37.2% |
| 2011 | $1.6400 | $1.8300 | +11.6% |
| 2010 | $1.4900 | $1.6400 | +10.1% |
| 2009 | $1.3400 | $1.4900 | +11.2% |
| 2008 | $1.1000 | $1.3400 | +21.8% |
| 2007 | $0.8900 | $1.1000 | +23.6% |
| 2006 | $0.7800 | $0.8900 | +14.1% |
| 2005 | $0.7000 | $0.7800 | +11.4% |
| 2004 | $0.6300 | $0.7000 | +11.1% |
| 2003 | $0.5900 | $0.6300 | +6.8% |
| 2002 | $0.5500 | $0.5900 | +7.3% |
| 2001 | $0.5100 | $0.5500 | +7.8% |
| 2000 | $0.4700 | $0.5100 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | $0.4325 | $0.4700 | +8.7% |
| 1998 | $0.4100 | $0.4325 | +5.5% |
| 1997 | $0.4012 | $0.4100 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | $0.3688 | $0.4012 | +8.8% |
| 1995 | $0.3375 | $0.3688 | +9.3% |
| 1994 | $4.2875 | $0.3375 | -92.1% |
| 1993 | $0.1813 | $4.2875 | +2265.5% |
| 1992 | $0.1250 | $0.1813 | +45.0% |
| 1991 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | $0.1375 | $0.1250 | -9.1% |
| 1987 | $0.1250 | $0.1375 | +10.0% |
| 1986 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | $0.1250 | $0.1250 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | $0.1162 | $0.1250 | +7.5% |
| 1983 | $0.0900 | $0.1162 | +29.2% |
| 1982 | $0.0900 | $0.0900 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | $0.0787 | $0.0900 | +14.3% |
| 1980 | — | $0.0787 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for General Dynamics (GD) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.61B
YoY change
+4.2%
5Y CAGR
+5.1%
Peak year (2025)
$1.59B
Latest annual
$1.59B
Cash dividends paid over time for General Dynamics (GD)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for General Dynamics (GD)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.59B | +4.2% | +$64.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.53B | +7.1% | +$101.00M | ||
| 2023 | $1.43B | +4.3% | +$59.00M | ||
| 2022 | $1.37B | +4.1% | +$54.00M | ||
| 2021 | $1.31B | +6.0% | +$75.00M | ||
| 2020 | $1.24B | +7.6% | +$88.00M | ||
| 2019 | $1.15B | +7.2% | +$77.00M | ||
| 2018 | $1.07B | +9.0% | +$89.00M | ||
| 2017 | $986.00M | +8.2% | +$75.00M | ||
| 2016 | $911.00M | +4.4% | +$38.00M | ||
| 2015 | $873.00M | +6.2% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2014 | $822.00M | +39.1% | +$231.00M | ||
| 2013 | $591.00M | -33.8% | -$302.00M | ||
| 2012 | $893.00M | +32.7% | +$220.00M | ||
| 2011 | $673.00M | +6.7% | +$42.00M | ||
| 2010 | $631.00M | +9.4% | +$54.00M | ||
| 2009 | $577.00M | +8.3% | +$44.00M | ||
| 2008 | $533.00M | +19.8% | +$88.00M | ||
| 2007 | $445.00M | +24.0% | +$86.00M | ||
| 2006 | $359.00M | +14.3% | +$45.00M | ||
| 2005 | $314.00M | +12.9% | +$36.00M | ||
| 2004 | $278.00M | +11.6% | +$29.00M | ||
| 2003 | $249.00M | +5.5% | +$13.00M | ||
| 2002 | $236.00M | +7.8% | +$17.00M | ||
| 2001 | $219.00M | +8.4% | +$17.00M | ||
| 2000 | $202.00M | +48.5% | +$66.00M | ||
| 1999 | $136.00M | +25.9% | +$28.00M | ||
| 1998 | $108.00M | +5.9% | +$6.00M | ||
| 1997 | $102.00M | +1.0% | +$1.00M | ||
| 1996 | $101.00M | +9.8% | +$9.00M | ||
| 1995 | $92.00M | +9.5% | +$8.00M | ||
| 1994 | $84.00M | +50.0% | +$28.00M | ||
| 1993 | $56.00M | +1.8% | +$1.00M | ||
| 1992 | $55.00M | +31.0% | +$13.00M | ||
| 1991 | $42.00M | +2.4% | +$1.00M | ||
| 1990 | $41.00M | -1.7% | -$700,000 | ||
| 1989 | $41.70M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for General Dynamics (GD) came in at $1.59B – edged up 4.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), General Dynamics dividends paid delivered a +5.1% annualised rate; sustaining 12 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $1.59B, with the historical low of $41.00M recorded in 1990.
Among 8 Industrials peers, General Dynamics (GD) ranks 7th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
General Dynamics Dividends Paid 2025: $1.59B
General Dynamics dividends paid in 2025 was $1.59B, edged up 4.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
General Dynamics Dividends Paid 2024: $1.53B
General Dynamics dividends paid in 2024 was $1.53B, grew 7.1% from 2023.
General Dynamics Dividends Paid 2023: $1.43B
General Dynamics dividends paid in 2023 was $1.43B, edged up 4.3% from 2022.
General Dynamics Dividends Paid 2022: $1.37B
General Dynamics dividends paid in 2022 was $1.37B, edged up 4.1% from 2021.
General Dynamics Dividends Paid 2021: $1.31B
General Dynamics dividends paid in 2021 was $1.31B.
See more financial history for General Dynamics (GD).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as General Dynamics, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does General Dynamics pay dividends?
Yes, General Dynamics (GD) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $6.09 per share annually, yielding 1.79%.
What is General Dynamics's dividend yield?
General Dynamics (GD) has a current dividend yield of 1.79%.
Is General Dynamics's dividend safe?
General Dynamics (GD) passes 8 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has General Dynamics increased its dividend?
General Dynamics (GD) has 13 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is General Dynamics's dividend payout ratio?
General Dynamics (GD) has a dividend payout ratio of 38.3%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is General Dynamics's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for General Dynamics (GD) is $1.61B (period ending April 5, 2026).
How has General Dynamics dividends paid changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics (GD) dividends paid changed +4.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Dynamics dividends paid?
General Dynamics (GD) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +5.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Dynamics dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
General Dynamics dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.59B in 2025.
What was General Dynamics dividends paid in 2024?
General Dynamics (GD) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.53B.
What was General Dynamics dividends paid in 2025?
General Dynamics (GD) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.59B.
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