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
$0.50
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$0.50
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.99%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.38%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Mar 11, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Feb 13, 2026
2.15 %
51.91
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2026 | 0.125 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | 0.125 | Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | 0.125 | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 06, 2025 | 0.125 | May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 0.125 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 0.125 | Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 0.125 | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| May 09, 2024 | 0.125 | May 17, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Feb 01, 2024 | 0.125 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Nov 07, 2023 | 0.125 | Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Nov 06, 2023 | 0.125 | Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Aug 03, 2023 | 0.125 | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 | 0.125 | May 19, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Feb 02, 2023 | 0.125 | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Nov 09, 2022 | 0.125 | Nov 18, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Nov 08, 2022 | 0.125 | Nov 18, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Aug 04, 2022 | 0.125 | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 |
| May 05, 2022 | 0.125 | Jun 07, 2022 | Jun 08, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Feb 03, 2022 | 0.125 | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Nov 05, 2021 | 0.125 | Nov 19, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2013 | 10:11 | -1.13% | +0.58% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | 6:1 | +0.38% | -0.75% |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 10:1 | -1.29% | +0.16% |
| Dec 01, 2004 | 2:1 | +0.25% | +0.91% |
| Nov 20, 2003 | 2:1 | -2.90% | -1.20% |
| Feb 01, 2002 | 2:1 | +2.29% | -4.20% |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 2:1 | 0 | -0.24% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) 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. Gen Digital Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is GEN'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%. GEN's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.99.
When did GEN last pay a dividend?
GEN last paid dividends on 2026-03-11, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-02-13.
When was the last time GEN stock split?
GEN stock split took place on 04-04-2013.
How did GEN's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Apr 4, 2013, when Gen Digital Inc. went through a 10:11 split leaving the shareholder with 10 share(s) who previously owned 11 GEN share(s).