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Data last updated: Sep 01, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 01, 2026): General Dynamics Corporation (GD) pays a $6.18 annual dividend ($1.59 quarterly), yielding 1.67% at $369.54/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-09. 12 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 1.67%
Annual Dividend: $6.18 per share
Payout Ratio: 36.6%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-09
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Industrials
Years of Dividend History: 49
General Dynamics Corporation dividend investors get exposure to one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, spanning nuclear submarines, Gulfstream business jets, Stryker combat vehicles, and federal IT services. The current yield is 1.58%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $6.18 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is October 9, 2026. With a beta of 0.328, GD stock moves far less than the broader market, which suits investors who prioritize income predictability over price volatility.
General Dynamics Corporation pays out 36.6% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to sustain and grow the dividend even if earnings face pressure, and GD's four operating divisions, including long-cycle shipbuilding contracts for the U.S. Navy and recurring government IT services, support a demand base that is not easily disrupted. The most significant data-supported risk to General Dynamics Corporation dividend safety is concentration in U.S. defense spending, where budget shifts or contract delays could compress earnings and tighten that cushion.
Over the past 15 years, General Dynamics Corporation dividend history shows a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.64 to $5.92 over that window (2026 is a partial year at $6.27 and is excluded from the CAGR). The largest single-year increase in the window was 37.2% in 2012, while more recent years have delivered smaller but uninterrupted annual raises, reflecting a maturing growth pace.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +6.0% | $4.97 (2022) | $5.92 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +6.5% | $4.32 (2020) | $5.92 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +8.2% | $2.69 (2015) | $5.92 (2025) |
GD stock fits growth-and-income investors who want a dividend that compounds meaningfully over time rather than a high starting yield. At 1.58%, the yield is low (below 2%), and income-focused investors who need immediate cash flow will find it underwhelming. The current yield does sit above the 5-year average of 1.34%, so the entry point is modestly more attractive on a historical basis. What GD offers is a 12-year streak of consecutive increases, an 8.9% annual growth rate over 15 years, and a conservative payout ratio that keeps the dividend well-protected. The trade-off is clear: investors accept a low current yield in exchange for a dividend that has more than tripled since 2010.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $1.5900 |
| 2026-07-02 | $1.5900 |
| 2026-04-10 | $1.5900 |
| 2026-01-16 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-10-10 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-07-03 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-04-11 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-01-17 | $1.4200 |
| 2024-10-11 | $1.4200 |
| 2024-07-05 | $1.4200 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.2700 |
| 2025 | $5.9200 |
| 2024 | $5.5800 |
| 2023 | $5.2200 |
| 2022 | $4.9700 |
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