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GEL

Genesis Energy, L.P.

GEL

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

4.60%

Annual Dividend

$0.72

Payout Ratio

176%

5-Yr Growth

1.9%

Ex-Date

Apr 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

GEL Dividend Safety Score

53/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak5 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2020
Earnings payout coverage176% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage93% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 5.93
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is GEL a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Genesis Energy, L.P. (GEL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.60% ($0.72/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2020
    • Elevated payout ratio (176%)

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    4.60%
    Payout Ratio
    176%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.72
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    1.9%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Apr 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    5
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.59
    Market Cap
    $1.9B
    P/E Ratio
    5-Yr Total Return
    34%
    52-Week Range
    $14.55 – $18.64
    Dividend Safety
    C · 53/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)
    GEL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.72 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$18.00
    Annual$72.00
    Monthly avg$6.00