Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.64
The Gap, Inc. (GAP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
30.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
GAP Dividend Income Check
Safety
30.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.4% and trend is rising.
GAP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.64
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR4.2%
5Y CAGR21.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return4.6%
5Y Total Return-22.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,71910Y ago$13,48320Y ago$19,115
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.
GAP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
GAP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Gap, Inc. distributes 30.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GAP has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.2% and 5-year CAGR of 21.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GAP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -22.8%, with dividends contributing 9.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,483 today.
GAP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.05
Avg/Payment$0.1525
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026Latest | $0.1750 | — | 3.22% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $0.1750 | ↑ +6.1% | 2.63% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $0.1650 | — | 2.48% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 3.12% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 2.78% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.1650 | ↑ +10.0% | 3.03% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.52% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 2.90% | Oct 30, 2024 |
GAP Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#1 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
30.3% payout
Streak
1Y
21.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#2 of 3
PVH
RLGAP Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.51 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $0.65 | 7.5% | 4 | $2.14 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.20 | 27.3% | 3.67x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.34 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.57 | 18.1% | 4 | $-0.55 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 99.0% | 3 | $0.67 | 72.0% | 1.39x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | -75.0% | 1 | $-1.78 | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.97 | 1.3% | 4 | $0.93 | 104.3% | 0.96x | 5.0% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 38.8% | 4 | $2.59 | 37.0% | 2.70x | 5.0% |
| 2017 | $0.69 | -40.0% | 3 | $2.14 | 32.2% | 3.10x | 3.6% |
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GAP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GAP stock.
How much dividend does GAP pay per share?
The Gap, Inc. (GAP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is GAP's next ex-dividend date?
GAP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GAP typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is GAP's dividend safe?
GAP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.3% and FCF payout ratio of +18.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GAP increased its dividend?
GAP has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +21.6%.
How often does GAP pay dividends?
The Gap, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GAP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GAP five years ago would be worth approximately $7,719 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GAP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GAP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.