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
3-Second 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.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.9%
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 Yield8.5%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return61.4%
5Y Total Return52.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,28410Y ago$29,47020Y ago$26,131
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
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 5.9%, 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, 8.5% buyback yield, 9.3% 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 52.8%, with dividends contributing 3.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,470 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.67
Avg/Payment$0.1835
Latest Change+20.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.1800 | ↑ +20.0% | 80.04% | 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 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 91.86% | Jun 20, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Global mass-market automakers
#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
9.3%
#2 of 5
Annual Dividend History
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 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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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 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 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 +5.9%. 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 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 $15,284 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.