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Greif (GEF) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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Greif Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.32%
Annual Dividend
$2.24
Recent
Dividend Payment
Apr. 1
Dividend Increase
Track Record
4 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
3.60%
Dividend Payout Ratio
82.96%

Greif (GEF) pays an annual dividend of $2.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.32%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.56 per share was paid on Wednesday, April 1, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, March 16. GEF has grown its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 3.60% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 82.96% of its earnings and 34.74% of its cash flow as dividends.

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GEF Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Greif's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

GEF Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Greif's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Greif vs. The Competition

Compare Greif's annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeGreifIndustrials CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.24$0.09$1.63
Dividend Yield3.31%3.57%4.03%
Track Record4 years18 years11 years

Greif Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings82.96%
Based on This Year's Estimate56.28%
Based on Next Year's Estimate49.56%
Based on Cashflow34.65%

Greif Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/23/2026quarterly$0.56 - 3.37%3/16/20263/16/20264/1/2026
12/9/2025quarterly$0.56 - 3.18%12/18/202512/18/20251/1/2026
8/26/2025quarterly$0.56+$0.02
3.70%		3.71%9/16/20259/16/202510/1/2025
6/2/2025quarterly$0.54 - 3.9%6/17/20256/17/20257/1/2025
2/24/2025quarterly$0.54 - 3.6%3/17/20253/17/20254/1/2025
12/3/2024quarterly$0.54 - 3.1%12/16/202412/16/20241/1/2025
8/27/2024quarterly$0.54+$0.02
3.85%		3.39%9/16/20249/16/202410/1/2024
6/3/2024quarterly$0.52 - 3.29%6/18/20246/18/20247/1/2024

This table shows Greif's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Greif Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Greif is 3.31%. Learn more on GEF's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for GEF shares is $2.24. Learn more on GEF's annual dividend history.

Greif pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Greif's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.56 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Greif's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 3.60% per year.

Greif has increased its dividend for the past 4 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

The dividend payout ratio for GEF is:
  • 82.96% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 56.28% based on this year's estimates
  • 49.56% based on next year's estimates
  • 34.65% based on cash flow

Greif's dividend yield of 3.35% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. The company's 4 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Greif's dividend payout ratio of 82.96% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, GEF will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 49.56% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Greif stock as a Reduce, forecasting potential downside risks or overvaluation, signaling caution for investors.

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This page (NYSE:GEF) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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