Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.43
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
28.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
GPK Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
GPK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$0.43
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout43.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR10.6%
5Y CAGR8.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.8%
Total Shareholder Yield9.8%
1Y Total Return-47.6%
5Y Total Return-27.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,27610Y ago$10,95320Y ago$41,652
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.
GPK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
GPK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Graphic Packaging Holding Company distributes 28.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GPK has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.6% and 5-year CAGR of 8.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GPK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 5.8% buyback yield, 9.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -27.2%, with dividends contributing 11.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,953 today.
GPK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.94
Avg/Payment$0.0968
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.1100 | — | 4.01% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1100 | — | 4.52% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 2.86% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 2.13% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.99% | Jul 5, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1100 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.56% | Apr 5, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 1.36% | Jan 5, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 1.34% | Oct 5, 2024 |
GPK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
28.8% payout
Streak
1Y
8.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.8%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $3.2B | 4.0% | 28.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  IPInternational Paper … | $19.5B | 5.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.4B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc. | $4.4B | 1.9% | 29.8% | 22 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.0B | 4.1% | 52.5% | 36 | Sustainable |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $11.4B | 1.0% | 16.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
 ATRAptarGroup, Inc. | $7.7B | 1.5% | 30.8% | 33 | Sustainable |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | $115.0B | 1.0% | 15.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
GPK Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.22 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.48 | 29.7% | 3.36x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.16 | 18.5% | 5.40x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $0.40 | 23.1% | 4 | $2.34 | 17.1% | 5.85x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.69 | 19.2% | 5.20x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.68 | 44.1% | 2.27x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.60 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.70 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | -20.0% | 4 | $0.71 | 42.3% | 2.37x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.38 | 66.7% | 5 | $0.96 | 39.1% | 2.56x | 2.2% |
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GPK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GPK stock.
How much dividend does GPK pay per share?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.43 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GPK's next ex-dividend date?
GPK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GPK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GPK's dividend safe?
GPK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.8% and FCF payout ratio of +43.5%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GPK increased its dividend?
GPK has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.0%.
How often does GPK pay dividends?
Graphic Packaging Holding Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.43 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GPK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GPK five years ago would be worth approximately $7,276 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GPK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GPK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.