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Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) Dividend

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$28.41

Undervalued · +108% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 9, 2026, Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) pays a monthly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $1.80 a year, a 6.34% yield at its $28.41 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Nov 27, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

6.34%

Annual Dividend

$1.80

Payout Ratio

32%

5-Yr Growth

4.9%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GDV's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 9, 2026, The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) has a forward dividend yield of 6.34%, based on an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and a share price of $28.41.
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, GDV's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (88 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • GDV last cut its regular dividend in 2010.
  • GDV's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 27, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, GDV pays out 32% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GDV's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GDV is $58.99 per share, 108% above the $28.41 share price, so GDV screens as undervalued.
  • The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) has raised its regular dividend 13 times and cut it 7 times across the 265 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 7.1% increase to $0.150 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 15, 2009.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GDV Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 9, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GDV

Is GDV a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.34% ($1.80/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (32%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.34%
Payout Ratio
32%
Annual Dividend
$1.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
monthly
Beta
1.01
Market Cap
$2.5B
P/E Ratio
5.2
5-Yr Total Return
10%
52-Week Range
$26.14 – $31.00
Dividend Safety
A · 88/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)

GDV dividend raises and cuts

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) has raised its regular dividend 13 times and cut it 7 times across the 265 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 7.1% increase to $0.150 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 15, 2009.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jan 15, 2026Raise$0.140 → $0.150+7.1%
Jan 16, 2025Raise$0.110 → $0.140+27.3%
Sep 14, 2015Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Jul 15, 2014Raise$0.0949 → $0.100+5.4%
Mar 13, 2014Raise$0.0854 → $0.0949+11.1%
Jun 12, 2013Raise$0.0759 → $0.0854+12.5%
Jul 13, 2011Raise$0.0664 → $0.0759+14.3%
Sep 14, 2010Raise$0.0569 → $0.0664+16.7%
Jul 15, 2009Cut$0.0949 → $0.0569−40.0%
Apr 14, 2009Cut$0.104 → $0.0949−9.1%
Jun 12, 2008Raise$0.0949 → $0.104+10.0%
Apr 14, 2008Cut$0.104 → $0.0949−9.1%
Show all 20 changes since 2004
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 13, 2008Raise$0.0949 → $0.104+10.0%
Oct 15, 2007Cut$0.104 → $0.0949−9.1%
Sep 12, 2007Raise$0.0949 → $0.104+10.0%
Jul 13, 2007Cut$0.104 → $0.0949−9.1%
Jun 13, 2007Raise$0.0949 → $0.104+10.0%
Apr 12, 2007Cut$0.104 → $0.0949−9.1%
Mar 14, 2007Raise$0.0949 → $0.104+10.0%
Oct 13, 2004Cut$0.285 → $0.0949−66.7%
Every GDV payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GDV ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GDV dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →GDV dividend calculator100 shares pay $180.00 a year, $15.00 each monthCalculate →GDV total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GDV a good dividend stock?

Yes. The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.34% ($1.80/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is GDV undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GDV's fair value is about $58.99 versus a $28.41 share price — so it looks undervalued (+108% vs. fair value).

Is GDV's dividend safe?

GDV has a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2010, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GDV's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GDV is about $58.99 per share, roughly 108% above the current $28.41 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GDV a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GDV screens as "yes" and undervalued. The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.34% ($1.80/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GDV cut its dividend?

GDV earns a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2010). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GDV pay a dividend?

Yes. The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $1.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.34%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of GDV pay?

At $1.80 per share a year, 100 shares of GDV pay $180.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $15.00 each month. Buying them costs about $2,841 at the Nov 9, 2026 price.

What is GDV's dividend yield?

As of Nov 9, 2026, GDV's forward dividend yield is 6.34%, based on a $1.80 annual dividend and a $28.41 share price.

What is GDV's dividend per share?

As of Nov 9, 2026, GDV pays $1.80 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is GDV's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 9, 2026, GDV's payout ratio is 32% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GDV grown its dividend?

As of Nov 9, 2026, GDV has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next GDV ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 9, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GDV is Nov 13, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.80 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$15.00
Annual$180.00
Monthly avg$15.00
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