Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.40
General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1981 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
GAM Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 18.1% and trend is rising.
GAM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$6.40
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR65.2%
5Y CAGR96.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)18.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return38.0%
5Y Total Return95.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)43.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,53710Y ago$29,38420Y ago$28,542
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GAM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
GAM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
General American Investors Company, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GAM has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 65.2% and 5-year CAGR of 96.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GAM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 18.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 95.4%, with dividends contributing 43.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,384 today.
GAM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$32.28
Avg/Payment$1.6139
Latest Change+2460.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025Latest | $6.4000 | ↑ +2460.0% | 11.69% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↓ -94.4% | 9.25% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $4.5000 | ↑ +69.8% | 9.08% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $2.6500 | ↑ +171.4% | 6.71% | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.9763 | ↑ +95.3% | 4.09% | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.5000 | ↓ -83.6% | 8.57% | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $3.0500 | ↑ +1120.0% | 7.53% | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Feb 5, 2021 | $0.2500 | ↑ +8.7% | 1.26% | Feb 19, 2021 |
GAM Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
96.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAMGeneral American Inv… | $1.5B | — | — | 3 | Unknown |
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 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $8.2B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
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GAM Annual Dividend History (1981–2025)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.65 | 47.8% | 2 | — | — | — | 18.1% |
| 2024 | $4.50 | 69.8% | 1 | $10.81 | 41.6% | 2.40x | 12.2% |
| 2023 | $2.65 | 79.5% | 1 | $16.93 | 15.7% | 6.39x | 7.2% |
| 2022 | $1.48 | -55.3% | 2 | $-11.80 | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $3.30 | 1334.8% | 2 | $16.80 | 19.6% | 5.09x | 9.0% |
| 2020 | $0.23 | -37.8% | 1 | $3.76 | 6.1% | 16.35x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.37 | -86.5% | 1 | $16.29 | 2.3% | 44.03x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $2.75 | 304.4% | 2 | $-2.39 | — | — | 7.5% |
| 2017 | $0.68 | -78.3% | 2 | $6.20 | 11.0% | 9.12x | 1.8% |
| 2016 | $3.13 | 821.2% | 2 | $3.42 | 91.6% | 1.09x | 8.5% |
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Start ComparisonGAM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GAM stock.
How much dividend does GAM pay per share?
General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GAM's next ex-dividend date?
GAM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GAM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GAM's dividend safe?
GAM's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GAM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, General American Investors Company, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +96.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GAM pay dividends?
General American Investors Company, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $6.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1981 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in GAM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GAM five years ago would be worth approximately $19,537 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GAM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GAM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +18.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.