Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.64
Gerdau S.A. (GGB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
92.7%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
GGB Dividend Income Check
Safety
92.7% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
GGB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$0.64
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout92.7%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout108.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-41.6%
5Y CAGR18.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return93.9%
5Y Total Return14.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,45110Y ago$43,17520Y ago$12,688
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.
GGB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
GGB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gerdau S.A. distributes 92.7% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 108.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GGB does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -41.6% and 5-year CAGR of 18.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GGB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 5.2% 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 14.5%, with dividends contributing 27.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,175 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
GGB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.42
Avg/Payment$0.0711
Latest Change+54.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.0300 | ↑ +54.7% | 2.72% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.0194 | ↓ -62.3% | 3.35% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.0515 | ↑ +135.4% | 3.10% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.0219 | ↑ +3.4% | 3.63% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.0212 | ↑ +21.8% | 4.12% | May 27, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.0174 | ↓ -64.9% | 4.85% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.0495 | ↑ +125.4% | 4.20% | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.0220 | ↓ -60.1% | 5.37% | Aug 27, 2024 |
GGB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#2 of 8
Safety
At Risk
92.7% payout
Streak
0Y
18.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd GGBGerdau S.A. | $9.5B | 2.7% | 92.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 NUENucor Corporation | $51.6B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $33.7B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $18.9B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $7.8B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 4 | At Risk |
3rd  WSWorthington Steel, I… | $2.0B | 1.6% | 28.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $621M | 6.6% | — | 6 | Unknown |
GGB Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.05 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.11 | -21.8% | 4 | $0.69 | 16.2% | 6.16x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $0.14 | -46.3% | 4 | $2.18 | 6.6% | 15.23x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $0.27 | -52.6% | 4 | $3.55 | 7.5% | 13.32x | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $0.56 | 25.3% | 4 | $6.19 | 9.1% | 11.00x | 14.3% |
| 2021 | $0.45 | 827.9% | 5 | $8.69 | 5.2% | 19.35x | 11.4% |
| 2020 | $0.05 | -16.4% | 3 | $1.34 | 3.6% | 27.68x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.06 | -29.8% | 4 | $0.68 | 8.5% | 11.74x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.08 | 593.3% | 4 | $1.31 | 6.3% | 15.87x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.01 | -6.3% | 2 | $-0.19 | — | — | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonGGB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GGB stock.
How much dividend does GGB pay per share?
Gerdau S.A. (GGB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GGB's next ex-dividend date?
GGB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GGB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GGB's dividend safe?
GGB's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +92.7% and FCF payout ratio of +108.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has GGB increased its dividend?
GGB has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +18.3%.
How often does GGB pay dividends?
Gerdau S.A. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GGB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GGB five years ago would be worth approximately $11,451 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GGB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GGB'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 +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.