Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.36
GE Aerospace (GE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
16.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
GE Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
GE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.36
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR93.4%
5Y CAGR48.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return37.9%
5Y Total Return341.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$44,14010Y ago$20,96620Y ago$20,207
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). GE's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
GE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
GE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
GE Aerospace distributes 16.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GE has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 93.4% and 5-year CAGR of 48.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 341.4%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,966 today.
GE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.63
Avg/Payment$0.1817
Latest Change+30.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $0.4700 | ↑ +30.6% | 48.15% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 46.22% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 46.32% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 51.48% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3600 | ↑ +28.6% | 62.46% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 65.85% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 48.96% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 42.47% | Jul 25, 2024 |
GE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
16.7% payout
Streak
3Y
48.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEGE Aerospace | $299.5B | 0.5% | 16.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 RTXRTX Corporation | $232.8B | 1.5% | 53.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 HWMHowmet Aerospace Inc… | $97.3B | 0.2% | 12.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  TDGTransDigm Group Inco… | $67.3B | 13.9% | 4.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CWCurtiss-Wright Corpo… | $27.0B | 0.1% | — | 10 | Unknown |
 BAThe Boeing Company | $176.9B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $117.3B | 2.7% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
3rd  NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $79.3B | 1.6% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
 TXTTextron Inc. | $16.0B | 0.1% | 2.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
GE Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.47 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $1.44 | 28.6% | 4 | $8.16 | 17.6% | 5.67x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $1.12 | 338.9% | 4 | $5.99 | 18.7% | 5.35x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.26 | 28.1% | 4 | $8.36 | 3.1% | 32.76x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.04 | 463.1% | 0.22x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-6.16 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.67 | 4.3% | 23.45x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | -88.8% | 4 | $-4.96 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $1.77 | -56.0% | 4 | $-20.99 | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $4.02 | -9.7% | 4 | $-8.35 | — | — | 7.7% |
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Start ComparisonGE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GE stock.
How much dividend does GE pay per share?
GE Aerospace (GE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GE's next ex-dividend date?
GE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GE's dividend safe?
GE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.7% and FCF payout ratio of +19.0%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GE a Dividend Payer?
Yes, GE Aerospace is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +48.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GE pay dividends?
GE Aerospace pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GE five years ago would be worth approximately $44,140 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.