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Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$5.65 -0.07 (-1.22%)
Closing price 08/20/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$5.61 -0.04 (-0.71%)
As of 04:26 AM Eastern
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About Gabelli Equity Trust Stock (NYSE:GAB)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$5.61
$5.71
50-Day Range
$5.42
$5.83
52-Week Range
$5.28
$6.37
Volume
903,662 shs
Average Volume
672,043 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.76 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
10.62%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/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.

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GAB Stock News Headlines

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GAB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Gabelli Equity Trust's stock was trading at $6.15 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, GAB shares have decreased by 8.1% and is now trading at $5.65.

Top institutional shareholders of Gabelli Equity Trust include Rivernorth Capital Management LLC (2.12%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.29%), Accel Wealth Management (0.10%) and Wedbush Securities Inc. (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Mario J Gabelli, John Chester Ball and Eileen Cheigh Nakamura.
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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.

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 6/23 Dividend
6/15/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/23 Dividend
6/15/2026
Dividend Payable
6/23/2026
Today
8/20/2026
Record date for 9/23 Dividend
9/16/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/23 Dividend
9/16/2026
Dividend Payable
9/23/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance
Industry
Capital Markets
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NYSE:GAB
CIK
794685
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
N/A
Net Margins
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
N/A
Price / Sales
N/A
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
N/A
Price / Book
N/A

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
311,200,000
Free Float
308,583,000
Market Cap
$1.76 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.69
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This page (NYSE:GAB) was last updated on 8/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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