STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$5.38
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$5.68
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.83%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.67%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 14, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Oct 10, 2025
2.34 %
37.84
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2025 | 1.5 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jun 04, 2025 | 1.5 | Jul 03, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Mar 05, 2025 | 1.5 | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | May 09, 2025 |
| Dec 04, 2024 | 1.42 | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Aug 07, 2024 | 1.42 | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jun 05, 2024 | 1.42 | Jul 05, 2024 | Jul 05, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Mar 06, 2024 | 1.42 | Apr 11, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| Dec 06, 2023 | 1.32 | Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Aug 01, 2023 | 1.32 | Oct 05, 2023 | Oct 06, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Jun 07, 2023 | 1.32 | Jul 06, 2023 | Jul 07, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Mar 08, 2023 | 1.32 | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
| Dec 07, 2022 | 1.26 | Jan 19, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Aug 03, 2022 | 1.26 | Oct 06, 2022 | Oct 07, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Jun 01, 2022 | 1.26 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 01, 2022 | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Mar 02, 2022 | 1.26 | Apr 07, 2022 | Apr 08, 2022 | May 06, 2022 |
| Dec 01, 2021 | 1.19 | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Aug 04, 2021 | 1.19 | Oct 07, 2021 | Oct 08, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2006 | 2.0:1 | +0.66% | -1.57% |
| Apr 03, 1998 | 2.0:1 | +1.50% | -0.66% |
| Apr 12, 1994 | 2.0:1 | -0.38% | -1.14% |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 2:1 | +10.67% | +10.47% |
| Jun 15, 1993 | 1.2136:1 | +0.16% | +0.79% |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 1.1574:1 | +1.97% | -0.16% |
| Nov 17, 1980 | 2.0:1 | -0.61% | +1.73% |
| Feb 20, 1979 | 5.0:2 | -1.49% | -1.52% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is General Dynamics Corporation (GD) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. General Dynamics Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is GD's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. GD's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.83.
When did GD last pay a dividend?
GD last paid dividends on 2025-11-14, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-10-10.
When was the last time GD stock split?
GD stock split took place on 27-03-2006.
How did GD's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Mar 27, 2006, when General Dynamics Corporation went through a 2.0:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2.0 share(s) who previously owned 1 GD share(s).