Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
General Motors Company (GM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
24.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
GM Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
GM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR46.8%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.8%
Total Shareholder Yield9.7%
1Y Total Return69.2%
5Y Total Return35.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,53210Y ago$27,50520Y ago$25,434
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.
GM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
GM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
General Motors Company distributes 24.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GM has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 46.8% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 8.8% buyback yield, 9.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 35.3%, with dividends contributing 3.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,505 today.
GM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.47
Avg/Payment$0.1735
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.1800 | — | 87.11% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.1800 | ↑ +20.0% | 83.77% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 74.95% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 92.67% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↑ +25.0% | 1.07% | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 1.01% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 89.87% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 95.46% | Sep 19, 2024 |
GM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
24.4% payout
Streak
4Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.7%
#2 of 5
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HMCGM Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.57 | 18.8% | 4 | $3.27 | 17.4% | 5.74x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 33.3% | 4 | $6.37 | 7.5% | 13.27x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $0.36 | 100.0% | 4 | $7.32 | 4.9% | 20.33x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $0.18 | — | 2 | $6.13 | 2.9% | 34.06x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $6.70 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.38 | -75.0% | 1 | $4.33 | 8.8% | 11.39x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $1.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.57 | 33.3% | 3.01x | 3.8% |
| 2018 | $1.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.60 | 27.1% | 3.68x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $1.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.59 | — | — | 3.8% |
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Start ComparisonGM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GM stock.
How much dividend does GM pay per share?
General Motors Company (GM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GM's next ex-dividend date?
GM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GM's dividend safe?
GM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.4% and FCF payout ratio of +4.9%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, General Motors Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GM pay dividends?
General Motors Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GM five years ago would be worth approximately $13,532 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.