Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.11
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.0%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
GLPI Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.6% and trend is rising.
GLPI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.0%
Trailing DPS$3.11
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout150.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR3.4%
5Y CAGR15.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.0%
1Y Total Return2.9%
5Y Total Return31.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)33.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,09710Y ago$20,71320Y ago$21,661
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.
GLPI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
GLPI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 150.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GLPI has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.4% and 5-year CAGR of 15.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GLPI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.0% dividend yield, 7.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 31.0%, with dividends contributing 33.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,713 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
GLPI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.61
Avg/Payment$0.7303
Latest Change+5.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026Latest | $0.8200 | ↑ +5.1% | 6.66% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.7800 | — | 6.56% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 7.40% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.7800 | — | 6.41% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.7800 | ↑ +2.6% | 6.62% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.7600 | — | 6.11% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.7600 | — | 6.03% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.7600 | — | 5.83% | Sep 27, 2024 |
GLPI Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.0%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
5Y
15.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.0%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st GLPIGaming and Leisure P… | $12.6B | 7.0% | 1.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  VICIVICI Properties Inc. | $28.1B | 6.6% | 66.8% | 8 | Watch |
 NNNNNN REIT, Inc. | $8.6B | 5.2% | 1.1% | 36 | Sustainable |
 WPCW. P. Carey Inc. | $15.6B | 5.0% | 1.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  ORealty Income Corpor… | $56.2B | 5.4% | 2.8% | 32 | Sustainable |
 EPRTEssential Properties… | $6.3B | 4.0% | 92.5% | 8 | At Risk |
 ADCAgree Realty Corpora… | $8.8B | 4.2% | 1.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
GLPI Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2025 | $3.10 | 2.0% | 4 | $2.94 | 105.4% | 0.95x | 7.6% |
| 2024 | $3.04 | -3.5% | 4 | $2.87 | 105.9% | 0.94x | 7.5% |
| 2023 | $3.15 | 12.3% | 4 | $2.77 | 113.7% | 0.88x | 7.8% |
| 2022 | $2.81 | -3.3% | 4 | $2.70 | 103.9% | 0.96x | 6.9% |
| 2021 | $2.90 | 92.3% | 5 | $2.26 | 128.3% | 0.78x | 7.1% |
| 2020 | $1.51 | -44.4% | 4 | $2.30 | 65.6% | 1.52x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $2.71 | 5.5% | 4 | $1.81 | 149.8% | 0.67x | 6.7% |
| 2018 | $2.57 | 2.8% | 4 | $1.58 | 162.7% | 0.61x | 6.3% |
| 2017 | $2.50 | 10.1% | 4 | $1.79 | 139.7% | 0.72x | 6.2% |
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GLPI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GLPI stock.
How much dividend does GLPI pay per share?
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GLPI's next ex-dividend date?
GLPI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GLPI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GLPI's dividend safe?
GLPI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +150.7%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GLPI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GLPI pay dividends?
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.11 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GLPI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GLPI five years ago would be worth approximately $13,097 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GLPI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GLPI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.