General Motors (GM) Dividend History & Yield
General Motors (GM) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and currently yields 0.83%. The most recent dividend was $0.1800/share on Mar 19, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
0.83%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.63
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
25.2%
Consecutive Growth Years
4
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
18.75%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
8.45%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
-8.46%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
9.3%
FCF payout ratio
1.8%
Net debt / EBITDA
7.3x
Interest coverage
3.39x
ROIC (TTM)
1.6%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 25.2%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($12.04) covers dividend/share ($0.63).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 4 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 1.8%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 7.3x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (8.4%) exceeds EPS growth (8.3%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 5, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.1800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1800
Ex-date Mar 6, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 19, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.1800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1800
Ex-date Dec 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Sep 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Jun 6, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 19, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Mar 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 20, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1200
Ex-date Dec 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1200
Ex-date Sep 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1200
Ex-date Jun 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 20, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1200
Ex-date Feb 29, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1200
Ex-date Nov 30, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.0900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0900
Ex-date Aug 31, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.0900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.1800 | $0.1800 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.1800 | $0.1800 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $0.0900 | $0.0900 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $0.0900 | $0.0900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
General Motors has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 4 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.5700 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.4800 | $0.5700 | +18.8% |
| 2024 | $0.3600 | $0.4800 | +33.3% |
| 2023 | $0.1800 | $0.3600 | +100.0% |
| 2022 | $0.3800 | $0.1800 | -52.6% |
| 2020 | $1.5200 | $0.3800 | -75.0% |
| 2019 | $1.5200 | $1.5200 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1.5200 | $1.5200 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1.5200 | $1.5200 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1.3800 | $1.5200 | +10.1% |
| 2015 | $1.2000 | $1.3800 | +15.0% |
| 2014 | — | $1.2000 | — |
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 Motors (GM) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$705.00M
YoY change
+0.6%
5Y CAGR
-0.4%
Peak year (2014)
$3.17B
Latest annual
$657.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for General Motors (GM)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for General Motors (GM)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $657.00M | +0.6% | +$4.00M | ||
| 2024 | $653.00M | +9.4% | +$56.00M | ||
| 2023 | $597.00M | +50.4% | +$200.00M | ||
| 2022 | $397.00M | +113.4% | +$211.00M | ||
| 2021 | $186.00M | -72.2% | -$483.00M | ||
| 2020 | $669.00M | -71.5% | -$1.68B | ||
| 2019 | $2.35B | +4.8% | +$108.00M | ||
| 2018 | $2.24B | +0.4% | +$9.00M | ||
| 2017 | $2.23B | -5.7% | -$135.00M | ||
| 2016 | $2.37B | +5.6% | +$126.00M | ||
| 2015 | $2.24B | -29.2% | -$923.00M | ||
| 2014 | $3.17B | +87.6% | +$1.48B | ||
| 2013 | $1.69B | +79.7% | +$748.00M | ||
| 2012 | $939.00M | +2.5% | +$23.00M | ||
| 2011 | $916.00M | -41.7% | -$656.00M | ||
| 2010 | $1.57B | — | +$1.57B | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | -$283.00M | ||
| 2008 | $283.00M | — | — |
The 2025 reading of General Motors (GM) dividends paid is $657.00M – edged up 0.6% year-over-year.
General Motors dividends paid has grown for 4 consecutive years, with a -0.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
General Motors dividends paid peaked at $3.17B in 2014; the latest annual figure is $657.00M in 2025 (79.2% below peak).
$3.17B stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2014, against a low of $0 during 2009.
General Motors (GM) sits 6th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.24B.
General Motors Dividends Paid 2025: $657.00M
General Motors dividends paid in 2025 was $657.00M, edged up 0.6% from 2024.
General Motors Dividends Paid 2024: $653.00M
General Motors dividends paid in 2024 was $653.00M, grew 9.4% from 2023.
General Motors Dividends Paid 2023: $597.00M
General Motors dividends paid in 2023 was $597.00M, surged 50.4% from 2022.
General Motors Dividends Paid 2022: $397.00M
General Motors dividends paid in 2022 was $397.00M, surged 113.4% from 2021.
General Motors Dividends Paid 2021: $186.00M
General Motors dividends paid in 2021 was $186.00M.
See more financial history for General Motors (GM).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as General Motors, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba (BABA) | $29.31B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) | $2.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does General Motors pay dividends?
Yes, General Motors (GM) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.63 per share annually, yielding 0.83%.
What is General Motors's dividend yield?
General Motors (GM) has a current dividend yield of 0.83%.
Is General Motors's dividend safe?
General Motors (GM) passes 4 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has General Motors increased its dividend?
General Motors (GM) has 4 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is General Motors's dividend payout ratio?
General Motors (GM) has a dividend payout ratio of 25.2%. 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 Motors's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for General Motors (GM) is $705.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has General Motors dividends paid changed year-over-year?
General Motors (GM) dividends paid changed +0.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Motors dividends paid?
General Motors (GM) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -0.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Motors dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
General Motors dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $3.17B in 2014.
What was General Motors dividends paid in 2024?
General Motors (GM) dividends paid in 2024 was $653.00M.
What was General Motors dividends paid in 2025?
General Motors (GM) dividends paid in 2025 was $657.00M.
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