General Motors (GM) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from General Motors (GM) based on its 8.4% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~8.4%).

Initial dividend yield
0.868%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

%

Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$1,811.0281.1%

Annual Dividend Income

$21.73128.5%

Monthly Dividend Income

$1.81128.5%

Yield on Cost

2.17%

Total Return Breakdown

$1,811 (+81.1%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

55.2%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$147

8.1%

Stock Price Growth

$664

36.6%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    13.79
    Annual DPS
    $0.6300
    Annual dividend
    $8.68
    Yield on cost
    0.87%
    Stock price
    $72.54
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,059.63
    Shares
    13.91
    Annual DPS
    $0.6832
    Annual dividend
    $9.51
    Yield on cost
    0.95%
    Annual investment
    $9.45
    Stock price
    $76.17
    Total profit
    $59.63
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,123.14
    Shares
    14.04
    Annual DPS
    $0.7410
    Annual dividend
    $10.41
    Yield on cost
    1.04%
    Annual investment
    $10.35
    Stock price
    $79.98
    Total profit
    $123.14
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,190.84
    Shares
    14.18
    Annual DPS
    $0.8036
    Annual dividend
    $11.40
    Yield on cost
    1.14%
    Annual investment
    $11.33
    Stock price
    $83.97
    Total profit
    $190.84
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,263.02
    Shares
    14.32
    Annual DPS
    $0.8715
    Annual dividend
    $12.48
    Yield on cost
    1.25%
    Annual investment
    $12.41
    Stock price
    $88.17
    Total profit
    $263.02
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,340.01
    Shares
    14.47
    Annual DPS
    $0.9451
    Annual dividend
    $13.68
    Yield on cost
    1.37%
    Annual investment
    $13.59
    Stock price
    $92.58
    Total profit
    $340.01
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,422.18
    Shares
    14.63
    Annual DPS
    $1.0250
    Annual dividend
    $15.00
    Yield on cost
    1.50%
    Annual investment
    $14.90
    Stock price
    $97.21
    Total profit
    $422.18
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,509.92
    Shares
    14.79
    Annual DPS
    $1.1116
    Annual dividend
    $16.44
    Yield on cost
    1.64%
    Annual investment
    $16.33
    Stock price
    $102.07
    Total profit
    $509.92
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,603.66
    Shares
    14.96
    Annual DPS
    $1.2055
    Annual dividend
    $18.04
    Yield on cost
    1.80%
    Annual investment
    $17.91
    Stock price
    $107.17
    Total profit
    $603.66
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,703.86
    Shares
    15.14
    Annual DPS
    $1.3074
    Annual dividend
    $19.80
    Yield on cost
    1.98%
    Annual investment
    $19.65
    Stock price
    $112.53
    Total profit
    $703.86
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $1,811.02
    Shares
    15.33
    Annual DPS
    $1.4179
    Annual dividend
    $21.73
    Yield on cost
    2.17%
    Annual investment
    $21.57
    Stock price
    $118.16
    Total profit
    $811.02

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$2.18 (11.2% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
19.429.51
210.2110.41
311.0811.40
412.0112.48
513.0313.68
614.1315.00
715.3216.44
816.6218.04
918.0219.80
1019.5521.73

How much do you need?

How much do you need to invest to reach your dividend income goal?

Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will General Motors pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 8.4% annual dividend growth, General Motors (GM) could generate $21.73/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is General Motors's projected dividend growth rate?

General Motors (GM) has grown its dividend at a 8.4% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with General Motors dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional General Motors shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in General Motors to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At General Motors's current yield of 0.87%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $1,381,714 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.