Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.08
GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
0.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
GFL Dividend Income Check
Safety
0.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.2% and trend is flat.
GFL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.08
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout0.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR-23.8%
5Y CAGR17.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.2%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield17.1%
Total Shareholder Yield17.2%
1Y Total Return-28.1%
5Y Total Return13.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,32710Y ago$22,27120Y ago$22,270
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.
GFL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
GFL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
GFL Environmental Inc. distributes 0.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GFL has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -23.8% and 5-year CAGR of 17.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GFL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 17.1% buyback yield, 17.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.2% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 13.3%, with dividends contributing 1.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,271 today.
GFL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$0.37
Avg/Payment$0.0183
Latest Change-15.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026Latest | $0.0170 | ↓ -15.0% | 16.23% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $0.0200 | ↑ +29.9% | 18.28% | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | $0.0154 | — | 14.54% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.0154 | — | 13.34% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.0154 | — | 12.24% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $0.0154 | ↑ +10.0% | 11.73% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | $0.0140 | — | 12.67% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $0.0140 | — | 13.51% | Oct 31, 2024 |
GFL Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
0.8% payout
Streak
6Y
17.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
17.2%
#1 of 5
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RSG
WCN
LKQGFL Annual Dividend History (2017–2026)
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.05 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.06 | 9.5% | 4 | $9.99 | 0.6% | 165.95x | 0.2% |
| 2024 | $0.06 | 7.8% | 4 | $-2.11 | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2023 | $0.05 | -62.5% | 4 | $0.13 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 0.2% |
| 2022 | $0.14 | 216.3% | 4 | $-1.08 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.04 | 58.2% | 4 | $-1.83 | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2020 | $0.03 | — | 3 | $-2.80 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.50 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.54 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.31 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonGFL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GFL stock.
How much dividend does GFL pay per share?
GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is GFL's next ex-dividend date?
GFL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GFL typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is GFL's dividend safe?
GFL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +0.8% and FCF payout ratio of +32.5%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GFL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, GFL Environmental Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GFL pay dividends?
GFL Environmental Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GFL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GFL five years ago would be worth approximately $11,327 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GFL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GFL'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 +0.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.