Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.22
GSK plc (GSK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
44.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
44.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$1.22
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout44.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return62.0%
5Y Total Return100.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,01310Y ago$20,16420Y ago$19,819
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 (43 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
GSK plc distributes 44.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GSK has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GSK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 100.1%, with dividends contributing 24.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,164 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.37
Avg/Payment$0.4186
Latest Change+12.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $0.4781 | ↑ +12.3% | 2.96% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4256 | ↓ -0.6% | 3.57% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4281 | ↓ -0.2% | 4.18% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.4291 | ↑ +7.1% | 4.26% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.4007 | ↑ +3.0% | 4.23% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3891 | ↑ +0.9% | 4.67% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.3857 | ↑ +2.5% | 3.65% | Oct 10, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.3762 | ↓ -7.4% | 3.31% | Jul 11, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Vaccines and plasma-derived therapies
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
44.9% payout
Streak
2Y
-3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.68 | 8.1% | 4 | $2.72 | 61.9% | 1.62x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.56 | 12.0% | 4 | $1.24 | 125.6% | 0.80x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $1.39 | -17.3% | 4 | $2.40 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $1.68 | -23.9% | 4 | $2.40 | 70.0% | 1.43x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $2.21 | 7.4% | 4 | $2.70 | 81.9% | 1.22x | 5.9% |
| 2020 | $2.06 | 0.7% | 4 | $2.86 | 72.0% | 1.39x | 5.5% |
| 2019 | $2.05 | -5.3% | 4 | $2.32 | 88.2% | 1.13x | 5.4% |
| 2018 | $2.16 | 4.7% | 4 | $1.82 | 118.7% | 0.84x | 5.7% |
| 2017 | $2.06 | -25.5% | 4 | $0.78 | 264.6% | 0.38x | 5.5% |
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How much dividend does GSK pay per share?
GSK plc (GSK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.22 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GSK's next ex-dividend date?
GSK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GSK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GSK's dividend safe?
GSK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +44.9% and FCF payout ratio of +40.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GSK increased its dividend?
GSK has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -3.9%.
How often does GSK pay dividends?
GSK plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.22 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GSK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GSK five years ago would be worth approximately $20,013 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GSK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GSK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.