NYSE:GAB Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $5.58 +0.01 (+0.09%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$5.59 +0.01 (+0.27%) As of 05/22/2026 07:02 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Gabelli Equity Trust Stock (NYSE:GAB) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Gabelli Equity Trust alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$5.55▼$5.6150-Day Range$5.36▼$5.8152-Week Range$5.28▼$6.37Volume1.06 million shsAverage Volume1.31 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.73 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield10.76%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc. (NYSE: GAB) is a closed-end management investment company focused on generating long-term capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of primarily U.S.-listed equity securities. Incorporated in Delaware, the Trust pursues a value-oriented approach, leveraging intensive fundamental research to identify small- and mid-cap companies with growth potential and favorable valuation metrics. Since its initial public offering in 1977, the Trust has invested across a range of sectors, including consumer staples, financial services, industrials and technology, aiming to construct a high-conviction portfolio of companies expected to outperform over time. Within the parameters of its investment guidelines, Gabelli Equity Trust may employ modest leverage to enhance return prospects, while managing risk through diversification and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The Trust is advised by Gabelli Funds, LLC, an affiliate of GAMCO Investors, Inc., founded and chaired by veteran investor Mario J. Gabelli. The portfolio management team, supported by a network of research analysts, conducts comprehensive due diligence, including company visits, financial modeling and industry analysis, to inform investment decisions. Gabelli Equity Trust primarily serves individual and institutional investors in North America seeking access to an actively managed closed-end equity vehicle. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange, providing liquidity and the potential for regular distributions, as determined by the Trust’s board of trustees and management team. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive GAB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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GAB Stock News HeadlinesGabelli Equity Trust 10% Distribution Policy Reaffirmed and Declared Second Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per ShareMay 13, 2026 | globenewswire.comThis CEF Appears Down From Its 1986 Prices, but It's Hiding a Lovely SecretApril 27, 2026 | 247wallst.comOne page of the SpaceX S-1 will move this stock overnightWhen SpaceX files its S-1 in June, the SEC will require full disclosure of operating expenses - including power consumption for 1 million GPUs, a cost that rivals entire cities. That disclosure will name the supplier. One small, publicly traded power infrastructure company sits at the center of this - carrying a $1.5 billion backlog and priced like a utility. Dylan Jovine has the full breakdown.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Behind the Markets (Ad)Gabelli Equity Trust pays 9.5% yield while founder quietly buys millions in sharesApril 27, 2026 | 247wallst.comGabelli Equity Trust pays 9.5% yield while founder quietly buys millions in sharesApril 27, 2026 | 247wallst.comGabelli Equity Trust Rights Offering Oversubscribed by $117 Million Raising $155 MillionApril 22, 2026 | globenewswire.comWhy Income Investors Love GAB's Dividend (And Why They Shouldn't)April 17, 2026 | 247wallst.comGAB Rights Offering Update: Lower Subscription Price And Deadline ExtendedApril 16, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines GAB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GAB shares performed this year? Gabelli Equity Trust's stock was trading at $6.15 at the start of the year. Since then, GAB shares have decreased by 9.3% and is now trading at $5.5750. Who are Gabelli Equity Trust's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Gabelli Equity Trust include Marks Group Wealth Management Inc (0.07%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.05%), Core Wealth Advisors Inc. (0.01%) and Northstar Group Inc. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Mario J Gabelli, John Chester Ball and Eileen Cheigh Nakamura. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Gabelli Equity Trust? Shares of GAB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Gabelli Equity Trust own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Gabelli Equity Trust investors own include Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Ares Capital (ARCC), Pfizer (PFE), AGNC Investment (AGNC), AT&T (T), Main Street Capital (MAIN) and Altria Group (MO). Company Calendar Record date for 3/24 Dividend3/17/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/24 Dividend3/17/2026Dividend Payable3/24/2026Today5/24/2026Record date for 6/23 Dividend6/15/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/23 Dividend6/15/2026Dividend Payable6/23/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (1m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 GAB's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. GAB has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry FIN - INVEST FUND Sub-IndustryFinancial Services Current SymbolNYSE:GAB CIK794685 Webwww.gabelli.com Phone914-921-5000FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares311,200,000Free Float308,583,000Market Cap$1.73 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.70 Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link to learn more about using beta to protect your portfolio.Get This Free Report This page (NYSE:GAB) was last updated on 5/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. 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