Gen Digital (GEN)
$29.79
-0.81 (-2.65%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield1.68%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$0.50paid in the last year
Payout ratio25%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised0 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth-47.5%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.3750 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $0.5000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.5000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $0.5000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.5000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $0.5000 | 4 | -96.0% |
| 2020 | $12.50 | 5 | +3471.4% |
| 2019 | $0.3500 | 4 | +16.7% |
| 2018 | $0.3000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $0.3000 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.0750 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.1250 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.1250 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.1250 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.1250 |
| May 19, 2023 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 18, 2022 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $0.1250 |
| Jun 07, 2022 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 20, 2021 | $0.1250 |
| Jun 08, 2021 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | $0.1250 |
| Nov 20, 2020 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 21, 2020 | $0.1250 |
| Jun 09, 2020 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 21, 2020 | $0.1250 |
| Feb 03, 2020 | $12.0000 |
| Nov 22, 2019 | $0.1250 |
| Aug 23, 2019 | $0.0750 |
| Jun 07, 2019 | $0.0750 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | $0.0750 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | $0.0750 |
| Aug 17, 2018 | $0.0750 |
| Jun 07, 2018 | $0.0750 |
| Feb 21, 2018 | $0.0750 |
| Nov 17, 2017 | $0.0750 |
| Aug 17, 2017 | $0.0750 |
| Jun 05, 2017 | $0.0750 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.0750 |
| Nov 17, 2016 | $0.0750 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gen Digital pay in dividends?
Gen Digital paid $0.50 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 1.68% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Gen Digital's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date is November 16, 2026, paying $0.12 per share on December 09.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.