GEF Dividend History & Yield
Greif, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 144 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 235 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 326 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.48 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 484 | $39,808 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,420 | $199,040 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,839 | $398,081 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.01%. $10,000 in GEF would currently pay about $301 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GEF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2026 | — | $0.62 | +10.7% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.56 | +3.7% |
| Jun 17, 2025 | — | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.54 | +3.8% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.52 | +4.0% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +8.7% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2021 | — | $0.46 | +4.5% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2021 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
GEF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Raised 10.7% | $0.56 | $0.62 | Paid |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Raised 3.7% | $0.54 | $0.56 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
GEF scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
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 Greif, Inc.
Greif, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells industrial packaging products and services worldwide. It operates in four segments: Customized Polymer Solutions; Durable Metal Solutions; Sustainable Fiber Solutions; and Integrated Solutions. The Customized Polymer Solutions segment produces and sells polymer-based packaging products, such as plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, and small plastics for chemicals, food and beverage, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and mineral products industries.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Packaging & Containers. First dividend on our records: Mar 19, 1996. 123 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GEF dividend FAQ
When is GEF's next ex-dividend date?
GEF's next ex-dividend date is Dec 17, 2026 (in 53 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.62 per share, expected on Dec 31, 2026.
How often does GEF pay dividends?
GEF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.62 per share with an ex-date of Sep 17, 2026.
What is GEF's dividend yield?
GEF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.87%, based on $2.36 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $82.27. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.48 per share, is 3.01%.
How much does GEF pay per share?
GEF pays about $0.62 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.48 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $248.00 a year.
Has GEF grown or cut its dividend?
GEF has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.8% a year (+8.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.01%, you would need about 484 shares of GEF (roughly $39,808 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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