GHC Dividend History & Yield
Graham Holdings Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $1.88 | $188.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 (in 172 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $1.88 | $188.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 15, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $1.88 | $188.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 14, 2027 (in 354 days) | Oct 28, 2027 | $1.88 | $188.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GHC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $7.52 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GHC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 160 | $193,640 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 798 | $968,202 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,596 | $1,936,404 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.62%. $10,000 in GHC would currently pay about $62 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GHC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $1.88 | +0.0% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $1.88 | +0.0% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $1.88 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2026 | — | $1.88 | +4.4% |
| Oct 16, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +0.0% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +4.7% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | $1.72 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | — | $1.72 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2024 | — | $1.72 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | — | $1.72 | +4.2% |
| Oct 17, 2023 | — | $1.65 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2023 | — | $1.65 | +0.0% |
| Apr 19, 2023 | — | $1.65 | +0.0% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | — | $1.65 | +4.4% |
| Oct 17, 2022 | — | $1.58 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2022 | — | $1.58 | +0.0% |
| Apr 19, 2022 | — | $1.58 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2022 | — | $1.58 | +4.6% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2021 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2021 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2021 | — | $1.51 | +4.1% |
GHC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Raised 4.4% | $1.80 | $1.88 | 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
GHC scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Graham Holdings Company
Graham Holdings Company, through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified holding company in the United States and internationally. The company provides academic preparation programs for international students; professional training and postsecondary education services, as well as English-language programs; operations support services for pre-college, certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs; exam preparation services; career and academic advisement services; and operates a sixth-form college that prepares students for A-level examinations.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Conglomerates. First dividend on our records: Jan 16, 1987. 156 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GHC dividend FAQ
When is GHC's next ex-dividend date?
GHC's next ex-dividend date is Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.88 per share, expected on Jan 28, 2027.
How often does GHC pay dividends?
GHC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.88 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is GHC's dividend yield?
GHC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.62%, based on $7.52 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $1,213.48. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $7.52 per share, is 0.62%.
How much does GHC pay per share?
GHC pays about $1.88 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $7.52 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $752.00 a year.
Has GHC grown or cut its dividend?
GHC has raised its annual dividend for 10 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.5% a year (+4.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GHC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.62%, you would need about 160 shares of GHC (roughly $193,640 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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