Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.18
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2025 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.9%
Payout Ratio
1.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
GENK Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.2% and trend is unknown.
GENK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.9%
Trailing DPS$0.18
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR-41.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.2%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.9%
1Y Total Return-48.6%
5Y Total Return-84.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)0.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,50610Y ago$1,50620Y ago$1,506
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.
GENK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (1 years of payments)
GENK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. distributes 1.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
GENK does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 5-year CAGR of -41.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GENK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.9% dividend yield, 7.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.2% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -84.9%, with dividends contributing 0.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $1,506 today.
GENK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 1 payments
TTM Total$0.03
Avg/Payment$0.0300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025Latest | $0.0300 | — | 70.09% | Jun 23, 2025 |
GENK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.9%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
1.4% payout
Streak
0Y
-41.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.9%
#1 of 5
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CAKEGENK Annual Dividend History (2019–2025)
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.03 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.13 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.08 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.86 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.85 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.06 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.95 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonGENK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GENK stock.
How much dividend does GENK pay per share?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (GENK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.9%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is GENK's next ex-dividend date?
GENK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GENK typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is GENK's dividend safe?
GENK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.4% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has GENK increased its dividend?
GENK has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -41.6%.
How often does GENK pay dividends?
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 0+ years from 2025 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in GENK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GENK five years ago would be worth approximately $1,506 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GENK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GENK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.