Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.05
Global Industrial Company (GIC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
55.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
GIC Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is falling.
GIC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$1.05
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout53.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR13.0%
5Y CAGR-21.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return26.8%
5Y Total Return3.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,39010Y ago$57,66620Y ago$91,307
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.
GIC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
GIC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Global Industrial Company distributes 55.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 53.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GIC has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.0% and 5-year CAGR of -21.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GIC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 3.9%, with dividends contributing 14.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $57,666 today.
GIC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.28
Avg/Payment$0.2640
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.2800 | — | 3.80% | May 26, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.2800 | ↑ +7.7% | 3.34% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 3.87% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 3.01% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 3.82% | May 19, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 4.34% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.51% | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.03% | Aug 19, 2024 |
GIC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
55.9% payout
Streak
9Y
-21.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd GICGlobal Industrial Co… | $1.3B | 3.2% | 55.9% | 9 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSMMSC Industrial Direc… | $6.5B | 2.9% | 95.1% | 5 | At Risk |
 GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $62.3B | 0.7% | 27.4% | 41 | Sustainable |
 FASTFastenal Company | $52.4B | 1.9% | 79.8% | 27 | Watch |
 DXPEDXP Enterprises, Inc… | $2.6B | 0.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
1st  WSOWatsco, Inc. | $15.8B | 3.2% | 95.3% | 12 | At Risk |
 POOLPool Corporation | $7.2B | 2.5% | 45.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
 FERGFerguson plc | $45.6B | 1.0% | 26.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
GIC Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $1.04 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.85 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $1.58 | 63.3% | 1.58x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.84 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $0.72 | -56.1% | 4 | $2.06 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $1.64 | -53.9% | 5 | $1.84 | 89.1% | 1.12x | 4.6% |
| 2020 | $3.56 | 641.7% | 5 | $1.71 | 208.2% | 0.48x | 9.9% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | -94.9% | 4 | $1.29 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $9.44 | 2597.1% | 7 | $5.93 | 159.2% | 0.63x | 26.4% |
| 2017 | $0.35 | 250.0% | 4 | $1.07 | 32.7% | 3.06x | 1.0% |
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GIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GIC stock.
How much dividend does GIC pay per share?
Global Industrial Company (GIC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GIC's next ex-dividend date?
GIC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GIC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GIC's dividend safe?
GIC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.9% and FCF payout ratio of +53.3%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GIC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Global Industrial Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -21.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GIC pay dividends?
Global Industrial Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GIC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GIC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,390 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GIC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GIC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% 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 the lower original cost basis.