Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.00
The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
GEO Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
GEO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return-22.3%
5Y Total Return269.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$36,96210Y ago$13,60720Y ago$47,214
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). GEO's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
GEO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
GEO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The GEO Group, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GEO does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GEO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% buyback yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 269.6%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,607 today.
GEO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.01
Avg/Payment$0.4503
Latest Change-26.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2021Latest | $0.2500 | ↓ -26.5% | 18.54% | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Oct 15, 2020 | $0.3400 | ↓ -29.2% | 16.36% | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Jul 16, 2020 | $0.4800 | — | 16.45% | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Apr 16, 2020 | $0.4800 | — | 15.13% | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.4800 | — | 11.01% | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Oct 24, 2019 | $0.4800 | — | 12.16% | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Jul 18, 2019 | $0.4800 | — | 10.77% | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Apr 12, 2019 | $0.4800 | — | 9.66% | Apr 22, 2019 |
GEO Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
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GEO Annual Dividend History (1993–2025)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.82 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.22 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.72 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.17 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.25 | -86.0% | 1 | $0.58 | 43.1% | 2.32x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $1.78 | -7.3% | 4 | $0.94 | 189.4% | 0.53x | 20.3% |
| 2019 | $1.92 | 2.1% | 4 | $1.40 | 137.1% | 0.73x | 21.9% |
| 2018 | $1.88 | 0.2% | 4 | $1.20 | 156.7% | 0.64x | 21.5% |
| 2017 | $1.88 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.21 | 155.1% | 0.64x | 21.4% |
| 2016 | $1.73 | 3.6% | 4 | $1.33 | 130.3% | 0.77x | 19.8% |
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Start ComparisonGEO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GEO stock.
How much dividend does GEO pay per share?
The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is GEO's next ex-dividend date?
GEO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GEO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GEO's dividend safe?
GEO's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has GEO increased its dividend?
GEO has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does GEO pay dividends?
The GEO Group, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2012 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in GEO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GEO five years ago would be worth approximately $36,962 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GEO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GEO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A 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 the lower original cost basis.