GDV Distribution History & Yield
The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Declared |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 (in 38 days) | Oct 31, 2026 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 69 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 100 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 (in 131 days) | Feb 1, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 (in 193 days) | Apr 4, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 (in 224 days) | May 5, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 (in 255 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 317 days) | Aug 6, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 23, 2027 (in 348 days) | Sep 6, 2027 | $0.1467 | $14.67 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GDV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.76 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GDV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 682 | $20,339 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,410 | $101,693 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,819 | $203,386 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.90%. $10,000 in GDV would currently pay about $590 a year ($49 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GDV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +7.1% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 16, 2025 | — | $0.14 | +27.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
GDV dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Raised 7.1% | $0.14 | $0.15 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
GDV's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved +10.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust
The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in dividend paying stocks of companies. The fund seeks to benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a combination of the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite Index. Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust was formed on November 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Mar 15, 2004. 263 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GDV distribution FAQ
When is GDV's next ex-distribution date?
GDV's next ex-distribution date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1467 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does GDV pay distributions?
GDV pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is GDV's distribution yield?
GDV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.90%, based on $1.76 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.76 per share, is 5.90%.
How much does GDV pay per share?
GDV pays about $0.1467 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.76 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $176.00 a year.
Has GDV grown or cut its distribution?
GDV has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.9% a year (+12.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GDV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.90%, you would need about 682 shares of GDV (roughly $20,339 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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