General Motors Company Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Annual Dividend
$0.72
Stock Price
$83.24
Market Cap
$75.05B
How It's Calculated
0.86% = $0.72 ÷ $83.24 × 100
What This Means
General Motors Company's dividend yield of 0.86% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About General Motors Company
General Motors Company (GM) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in Auto Manufacturers. With a market capitalization of about $75.05B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $83.24, within a 52-week range of $46.82 to $87.62 (-5.0% from the high, +77.8% from the low). Beta of 1.29 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 1.4%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For General Motors Company, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Consumer Cyclical, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Cyclical names on our S&P 100 coverage, General Motors Company's dividend yield of 0.86% can be compared with peers such as AMZN (0.00%), TSLA (0.00%), MCD (2.66%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Cyclical stocks.
Key Takeaways
- GM is grouped in the Consumer Cyclical sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.29 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 1.4% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$0.72
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Other GM Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GM pay a dividend?
Yes — General Motors Company currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $0.72 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for GM?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, GM's yield is about 0.86%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.86% compare to sector peers?
In Consumer Cyclical, peer yields such as NKE (3.55%), F (3.44%), MCD (2.66%) help frame GM's 0.86%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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