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GE
General Electric Company
United States flag NYSE
$173.55
USD
0.06
0.03%

Market Cap $189,736.51M
Forward P/E 37.3x
Volume 4,035,928
Total Return (3M) 36.24%

General Electric Company (GE)
Dividend Date & History

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Dividend Data

General Electric Company’s (GE) dividend yield is 0.18%, which means that for every $100 invested in the company's stock, investors would receive $0.18 in dividends per year.

General Electric Company’s payout ratio is 6.21% which means that 6.21% of the company's earnings are paid out as dividends. A low payout ratio may indicate that the company has a strong financial position and can invest in growth opportunities, while a high payout ratio may indicate that the company is returning most of its earnings to shareholders. GE’s annual dividend is $0.32 per share. This is the total amount of dividends paid out to shareholders in a year.

General Electric Company’s (GE) ex-dividend date is , which means that buyers purchasing shares on or after that date will not be eligible to receive the next dividend payment.

General Electric Company (GE) pays dividends on a quarterly basis. General Electric Company (GE) has increased its dividends for 1 year. This is a positive sign of the company's financial stability and its ability to pay consistent dividends in the future.

Dividend Yield 0.18%
Annual Dividend $0.32
Ex Dividend Date Dec 27, 2023
Dividend Growth 0.00%
Payout Ratio 6.21%
Payout Period Quarterly
Next Div Payment TBA
Cons. Yrs Growth 1

Dividend History and Growth

General Electric Company (GE) dividend payments per share are an average of 0.00% over the past 12 months, 0.00% over the past 36 months, -35.91% over the past 60 months, and -25.79% over the past 120 months.

It is important to note that GE’s dividend history and growth can be affected by many factors, such as profitability, cash flow, and financial stability, as well as its growth prospects and dividend payout policies. Add GE to your watchlist to be aware of any updates.

Dividend Growth Table

1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
Annualized Growth %
0.00%
0.00%
-35.91%
-25.79%

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Dividend Yield

GE dividend yield graph is a visual representation of General Electric Company’s dividend yield over the last 12 months. This is useful for investors to understand GE’s historical dividend yield and to identify any trends or patterns in the company's dividend payments over time.

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Shareholder Yield

Shareholder yield is a metric that measures the total return to shareholders through dividends, buybacks, and debt paydown. It is a ratio that compares the cash returned to shareholders over a period of time to the market capitalization of the company.

General Electric Company (GE) shareholder yield graph below includes indicators for dividends, buybacks, and debt paydown, which allows investors to see how each component contributes to the overall shareholder yield.

It's important to note that shareholder yield is just one metric among many that investors may use to evaluate a company's financial health and its potential for future growth. It should be considered in conjunction with other financial metrics such as earnings, revenue, and debt levels to get a comprehensive understanding of a company's financial position.

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Dividend Safety

Dividend safety refers to the ability of a company to continue paying its dividends to shareholders without interruption or reduction. A company with a high level of dividend safety is generally considered to have a strong financial position, with a consistent history of paying dividends and a low risk of default.

Some specific indicators often used to assess General Electric Company (GE) dividend safety include

  • Dividend payment history: GE has a history of paying dividends and has consistently increased its dividend payout for 1 year.
  • Dividend payout ratio: A low payout ratio, typically less than 60%, indicates that a company has enough earnings to pay dividends and retain earnings to reinvest in the business. General Electric Company’s payout ratio is about 6.21%

It is worth noting that Dividend safety can change over time, and a company that was considered to have a high level of dividend safety in the past may no longer be considered safe today. Therefore, it is important to regularly monitor a company's financial performance and dividend payment history.

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Comparing General Electric Company to Other Stock

The percentile ranks table is a way to compare General Electric Company (GE) dividend yield relative to its sector, country, and the world.

  • Dividend yield: GE’s latest value of 0.18% is the percentage of the current stock price that is paid out as dividends to shareholders. The relative to the sector, country, and world values (0.11, 0.08, and 0.13 respectively) indicate General Electric Company’s dividend yield compared to others in its sector, country, and world. For example, a value of 0.08 relative to country means that General Electric Company’s dividend yield is higher than 8% of companies in its country.

This table allows investors to quickly compare a company's dividend metrics to its peers in the sector, country, and the world, and evaluate its relative stability and growth potential.

Percentile Ranks Table

latest value
relative to sector
relative to country
relative to world
Dividend Yield
0.18%
0.11
0.08
0.13

Dividend FAQ

Does General Electric Company pay dividends?

General Electric Company (GE) pays dividends to its shareholders.

How much is General Electric Company’s dividend?

General Electric Company's (GE) quarterly dividend per share was $0.08 as of .

When is General Electric Company’s ex-dividend date?

General Electric Company’s latest ex-dividend date was on . The GE stock shareholders received the last dividend payment of $0.08 per share on .

When is General Electric Company’s next dividend payment date?

General Electric Company’s next dividend payment has not been announced at this time.

Does General Electric Company have sufficient earnings to cover its dividends?

General Electric Company (GE) has a low payout ratio of 6.21%, which is generally considered to be a sign that a company has enough earnings to pay dividends and retain earnings to reinvest in the business.


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