Generac (GNRC) Dividend History & Yield
Generac (GNRC) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 2.04%. The most recent dividend was $5.0000/share on Jun 21, 2013, paid Annual.
GNRC
Current Yield
2.04%
TTM Dividend/Share
$5.00
Payment Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
0.2%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
-16.67%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
N/A
FCF payout ratio
0.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.3x
Interest coverage
4.68x
ROIC (TTM)
6.0%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 6 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 0.2%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($4.58) does not fully cover dividend/share ($5.00).
No dividend cuts in 2 years
No dividend cuts in the available 2 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
2+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 2 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 0.1%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.3x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — insufficient data for 5Y comparison.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 10, 2013
- Payment date
- Jun 21, 2013
- Dividend
- $5.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.0000
Ex-date Jul 2, 2012
- Payment date
- —
- Dividend
- $6.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $6.0000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 | $5.0000 | $5.0000 |
| Jul 2, 2012 | — | $6.0000 | $6.0000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 0 year-over-year increases across 2 calendar years of data (2012–2013).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6.0000 | $5.0000 | -16.7% |
| 2012 | — | $6.0000 | — |
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 Generac (GNRC) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$293,000
YoY change
+7.3%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2012)
$404.33M
Latest annual
$293,000
Cash dividends paid over time for Generac (GNRC)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Generac (GNRC)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $293,000 | +7.3% | +$20,000 | ||
| 2024 | $273,000 | — | +$273,000 | ||
| 2023 | $0 | -100.0% | -$309,000 | ||
| 2022 | $309,000 | — | +$309,000 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | -100.0% | -$285,000 | ||
| 2019 | $285,000 | -9.2% | -$29,000 | ||
| 2018 | $314,000 | — | +$314,000 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | -100.0% | -$76,000 | ||
| 2016 | $76,000 | -94.7% | -$1.36M | ||
| 2015 | $1.44M | +59.2% | +$534,000 | ||
| 2014 | $902,000 | -99.7% | -$342.53M | ||
| 2013 | $343.43M | -15.1% | -$60.90M | ||
| 2012 | $404.33M | — | +$404.33M | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | — |
Generac (GNRC) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $293,000 (2025) – grew 7.3% year-over-year.
Across 2015–2025 (10 years), Generac dividends paid produced a CAGR of -14.7% – sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Generac dividends paid peaked at $404.33M in 2012; the latest annual figure is $293,000 in 2025 (99.9% below peak).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $404.33M (2012); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2007.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Generac (GNRC) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
Generac Dividends Paid 2025: $293,000
Generac dividends paid in 2025 was $293,000, grew 7.3% from 2024.
Generac Dividends Paid 2024: $273,000
Generac dividends paid in 2024 was $273,000.
Generac Dividends Paid 2023: $0
Generac dividends paid in 2023 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2022.
Generac Dividends Paid 2022: $309,000
Generac dividends paid in 2022 was $309,000.
Generac Dividends Paid 2021: $0
Generac dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Generac (GNRC).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Generac, 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 Generac pay dividends?
Yes, Generac (GNRC) pays annual dividends of approximately $5.00 per share annually, yielding 2.04%.
What is Generac's dividend yield?
Generac (GNRC) has a current dividend yield of 2.04%.
Is Generac's dividend safe?
Generac (GNRC) passes 4 out of 6 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Generac increased its dividend?
Generac (GNRC) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Generac's dividend payout ratio?
Generac (GNRC) has a dividend payout ratio of 0.2%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is Generac's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Generac (GNRC) is $293,000 (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Generac dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Generac (GNRC) dividends paid changed +7.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Generac dividends paid?
Generac (GNRC) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -14.7% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Generac dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Generac dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $404.33M in 2012.
What was Generac dividends paid in 2024?
Generac (GNRC) dividends paid in 2024 was $273,000.
What was Generac dividends paid in 2025?
Generac (GNRC) dividends paid in 2025 was $293,000.
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