Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.30
Greif, Inc. (GEF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
50.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
GEF Dividend Income Check
Safety
50.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
GEF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$2.30
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout50.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout88.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.7%
Total Shareholder Yield9.9%
1Y Total Return30.2%
5Y Total Return20.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,06210Y ago$19,19020Y ago$22,662
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.
GEF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
GEF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Greif, Inc. distributes 50.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 88.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GEF has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.6% and 5-year CAGR of 4.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GEF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 6.7% buyback yield, 9.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 20.6%, with dividends contributing 15.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,190 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
GEF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$10.70
Avg/Payment$0.5350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2026Latest | $0.6200 | — | 3.35% | Jan 1, 2027 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $0.6200 | — | 2.84% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $0.6200 | ↑ +10.7% | 3.29% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.5600 | — | 3.34% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.5600 | — | 3.13% | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.5600 | ↑ +3.7% | 3.61% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 3.42% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 3.80% | Apr 1, 2025 |
GEF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
50.7% payout
Streak
5Y
4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.9%
#1 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEFGreif, Inc. | $3.3B | 3.2% | 50.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
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2nd  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.0B | 4.1% | 52.5% | 36 | Sustainable |
1st  IPInternational Paper … | $18.3B | 5.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $22.2B | 2.0% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $3.3B | 3.9% | 28.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $13.6B | 0.9% | 16.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NUENucor Corporation | $55.8B | 0.9% | 29.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
GEF Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.42 | — | 4 | $4.53 | 53.4% | 1.87x | 5.1% |
| 2025 | $2.20 | 3.8% | 4 | $15.00 | 14.7% | 6.82x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $2.12 | 3.9% | 4 | $4.64 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $2.04 | 6.3% | 4 | $7.57 | 26.9% | 3.71x | 4.3% |
| 2022 | $1.92 | 6.7% | 4 | $7.75 | 24.8% | 4.04x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | 2.3% | 4 | $8.03 | 22.4% | 4.46x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.25 | 78.2% | 1.28x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $1.76 | 2.3% | 4 | $3.55 | 49.6% | 2.02x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $1.72 | 2.4% | 4 | $4.36 | 39.4% | 2.53x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $1.68 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.48 | 67.7% | 1.48x | 3.6% |
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GEF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GEF stock.
How much dividend does GEF pay per share?
Greif, Inc. (GEF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is GEF's next ex-dividend date?
GEF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GEF typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is GEF's dividend safe?
GEF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +50.7% and FCF payout ratio of +88.2%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GEF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Greif, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GEF pay dividends?
Greif, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GEF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GEF five years ago would be worth approximately $12,062 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GEF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GEF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.