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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 16, 2026): GE Aerospace (GE) pays a $1.66 annual dividend ($0.47 quarterly), yielding 0.61% at $312.00/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-05. 6 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 0.61%
Annual Dividend: $1.66 per share
Payout Ratio: 19.6%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-05
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Industrials
Years of Dividend History: 65
GE Aerospace manufactures jet engines and propulsion systems for commercial, military, and business aviation, and its GE Aerospace dividend currently yields 0.53%. The trailing annual dividend rate is $1.66 per share, paid quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date on July 6, 2026. GE stock carries a beta of 1.366, meaning it moves more sharply than the broader market. That volatility profile makes GE a better fit for growth-oriented dividend investors than those seeking steady income.
GE Aerospace pays out 18.2% 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 from cyclical demand in commercial aviation or defense contract timing. GE Aerospace dividend safety is further supported by the fact that the payout ratio sits well below thresholds that typically signal stress. The main risk is the company's exposure to aerospace cycles, where demand for jet engines and services can contract sharply during industry downturns.
GE Aerospace dividend history shows a CAGR of -7.2% per year from 2007 to 2025. Per-share payments fell from $5.5114 to $1.44 over that window (with 2026 a partial year, GE Aerospace dividend 2026 data is incomplete). The largest annual increase in the window was 338.9% in 2024, reflecting a recovery from the deep cuts of prior years rather than organic growth. The window also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so the long-term trend is not one of uninterrupted growth.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Year | +48.5% | $0.20 (2020) | $1.44 (2025) |
| 10-Year | -10.6% | $4.40 (2015) | $1.44 (2025) |
GE Aerospace stock fits dividend investors who prioritize earnings reinvestment and business growth over current income. The yield is low (below 2%), sitting at just 0.53% today, well above the 5-year average of 0.22% but still far below what income-focused portfolios typically require. Six consecutive years of dividend increases show a rebuilding pattern after a prolonged period of cuts, and the 18.2% payout ratio means GE retains the vast majority of earnings. The trade-off is clear: an investor gets a financially conservative payout structure and a recovering dividend streak, but accepts a yield that delivers minimal income in dollar terms today.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | $0.4700 |
| 2026-07-06 | $0.4700 |
| 2026-03-09 | $0.4700 |
| 2025-12-29 | $0.3600 |
| 2025-09-29 | $0.3600 |
| 2025-07-07 | $0.3600 |
| 2025-03-10 | $0.3600 |
| 2024-12-27 | $0.2800 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.2800 |
| 2024-07-11 | $0.2800 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.4100 |
| 2025 | $1.4400 |
| 2024 | $1.1200 |
| 2023 | $0.2552 |
| 2022 | $0.1992 |
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