Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.06
Globe Life Inc. (GL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
7.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
23 years
GL Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
GL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.06
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout6.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR7.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.3%
Total Shareholder Yield8.0%
1Y Total Return29.2%
5Y Total Return49.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,96810Y ago$27,92920Y ago$61,653
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.
GL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
GL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Globe Life Inc. distributes 7.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GL has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.6% and 5-year CAGR of 7.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 7.3% buyback yield, 8.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 49.7%, with dividends contributing 4.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,929 today.
GL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.69
Avg/Payment$0.2347
Latest Change+22.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $0.3300 | ↑ +22.2% | 79.94% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $0.2700 | — | 76.80% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 76.32% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 84.16% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +12.5% | 77.64% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 86.33% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 88.72% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 1.14% | Aug 1, 2024 |
GL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
7.4% payout
Streak
23Y
7.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.0%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLGlobe Life Inc. | $12.1B | 0.7% | 7.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 CNOCNO Financial Group,… | $4.3B | 1.5% | 28.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  CRBGCorebridge Financial… | $12.8B | 3.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $6.4B | 4.7% | 9.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $52.3B | 2.8% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  PRUPrudential Financial… | $34.9B | 5.5% | 53.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
 AFLAflac Incorporated | $58.4B | 2.0% | 32.9% | 37 | Sustainable |
GL Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $1.05 | 11.1% | 4 | $14.06 | 7.5% | 13.39x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.94 | 7.1% | 4 | $11.94 | 7.9% | 12.63x | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | 7.7% | 4 | $10.07 | 8.8% | 11.41x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.82 | 4.9% | 4 | $9.04 | 9.1% | 11.03x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.78 | 6.3% | 4 | $7.22 | 10.8% | 9.24x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.74 | 8.6% | 4 | $6.82 | 10.8% | 9.27x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.68 | 7.5% | 4 | $6.83 | 9.9% | 10.08x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.63 | 6.8% | 4 | $6.08 | 10.4% | 9.65x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.59 | 6.3% | 4 | $12.22 | 4.8% | 20.71x | 0.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GL stock.
How much dividend does GL pay per share?
Globe Life Inc. (GL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.06 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GL's next ex-dividend date?
GL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GL's dividend safe?
GL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.4% and FCF payout ratio of +6.7%. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Globe Life Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GL pay dividends?
Globe Life Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.06 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GL five years ago would be worth approximately $14,968 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.