GEF Dividend History & Yield
Greif, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Declared |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.62 | $62.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 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 | $40,979 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,420 | $204,895 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,839 | $409,790 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.93%. $10,000 in GEF would currently pay about $293 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GEF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Sep 16, 2020 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2020 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2020 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2019 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2019 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2019 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.44 | +4.8% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2017 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2015 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2015 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2015 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2015 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2014 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2014 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2014 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2013 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2013 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2013 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2012 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2012 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2012 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2012 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2011 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2011 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2011 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2011 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2010 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2010 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2010 | — | $0.42 | +10.5% |
| Mar 15, 2010 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2009 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2009 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2009 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2009 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2008 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2008 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Jun 17, 2008 | — | $0.38 | +35.7% |
| Mar 13, 2008 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2007 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2007 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2007 | — | $0.28 | +55.6% |
| Mar 13, 2007 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2006 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2006 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2006 | — | $0.18 | +50.0% |
| Mar 14, 2006 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2005 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2005 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2005 | — | $0.12 | +50.0% |
| Mar 16, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2004 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2004 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2004 | — | $0.08 | +14.3% |
| Mar 17, 2004 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2003 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2003 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2003 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2003 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2002 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2002 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2002 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2002 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2001 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2001 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2001 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2001 | — | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Dec 18, 2000 | — | $0.06 | -14.3% |
| Sep 20, 2000 | — | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2000 | — | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Mar 16, 2000 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 1999 | — | $0.06 | -14.3% |
| Sep 16, 1999 | — | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Jun 15, 1999 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 1999 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 1998 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 1998 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 1998 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 1998 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 1997 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 1997 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 1997 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 1997 | — | $0.06 | +50.0% |
| Dec 12, 1996 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 1996 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 1996 | — | $0.04 | -50.0% |
| Mar 19, 1996 | — | $0.08 | — |
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 10/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% 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. 122 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.62 per share, expected on Oct 1, 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 Jun 17, 2026.
What is GEF's dividend yield?
GEF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.72%, based on $2.30 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $84.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.48 per share, is 2.93%.
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 5.5% a year (+6.5% 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 2.93%, you would need about 484 shares of GEF (roughly $40,979 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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