Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.01
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
7.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
GPI Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
GPI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$2.01
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR27.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield13.3%
Total Shareholder Yield13.9%
1Y Total Return-14.7%
5Y Total Return111.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,17310Y ago$57,60620Y ago$59,600
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.
GPI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
GPI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. distributes 7.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GPI has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 27.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GPI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 13.3% buyback yield, 13.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 111.7%, with dividends contributing 5.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $57,606 today.
GPI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.75
Avg/Payment$0.4375
Latest Change+10.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.5500 | ↑ +10.0% | 64.00% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 50.02% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 42.16% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 46.13% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +6.4% | 42.39% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 43.94% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 49.37% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 58.81% | Jun 17, 2024 |
GPI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
7.9% payout
Streak
5Y
27.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.9%
#2 of 4
PAG
LAD
SAHGPI Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.55 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 6.4% | 4 | $25.12 | 8.0% | 12.56x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.88 | 4.4% | 4 | $36.73 | 5.1% | 19.54x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $1.80 | 20.0% | 4 | $42.73 | 4.2% | 23.74x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | 12.8% | 4 | $47.14 | 3.2% | 31.43x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.33 | 121.7% | 4 | $30.11 | 4.4% | 22.64x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | -45.0% | 2 | $15.51 | 3.9% | 25.85x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $1.09 | 4.8% | 4 | $9.34 | 11.7% | 8.57x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.04 | 7.2% | 4 | $7.83 | 13.3% | 7.53x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.97 | 6.6% | 4 | $9.85 | 9.8% | 10.15x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonGPI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GPI stock.
How much dividend does GPI pay per share?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GPI's next ex-dividend date?
GPI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GPI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GPI's dividend safe?
GPI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.9% and FCF payout ratio of +8.3%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GPI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +27.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GPI pay dividends?
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GPI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GPI five years ago would be worth approximately $21,173 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GPI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GPI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.