General Electric Co Dividend Yield
Data as of August 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.51%
Annual Dividend
$1.88
Stock Price
$368.93
Market Cap
$373.60B
How It's Calculated
0.51% = $1.88 ÷ $368.93 × 100
What This Means
General Electric Co's dividend yield of 0.51% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About General Electric Co
General Electric Co (GE) operates in the Aerospace & Defense sector, specifically in Aerospace & Defense. With a market capitalization of about $373.60B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $368.93, within a 52-week range of $261.71 to $382.97 (-3.7% from the high, +41.0% from the low). Beta of 1.40 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 17.7%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For General Electric Co, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Aerospace & Defense, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Aerospace & Defense names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Electric Co's dividend yield of 0.51% can be compared with peers such as RTX (1.35%), BA (0.19%), LMT (2.35%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Aerospace & Defense stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GE is grouped in the Aerospace & Defense sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.40 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 17.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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$1.88
Sector
Aerospace & Defense
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does GE pay a dividend?
Yes — General Electric Co currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $1.88 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for GE?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, GE's yield is about 0.51%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.51% compare to sector peers?
In Aerospace & Defense, peer yields such as LMT (2.35%), GD (1.66%), RTX (1.35%) help frame GE's 0.51%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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