The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc.
GGTFinancial Services · Stock · monthly payer
$4.29
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
22.38%
Annual Dividend
$0.96
Payout Ratio
76%
5-Yr Growth
-18.1%
Ex-Date
Jun 15, 2026
Frequency
Monthly
GGT Dividend Safety Score
49/ 100
Grade D
Risky
Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2026
Earnings payout coverage76% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.5× its 5-yr average — elevated
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 GGT a good dividend stock?
MixedThe Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 22.38% ($0.96/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.
Advantages
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2025
- Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
- Very high yield can signal elevated risk
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
- Below-average dividend safety score
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 22.38%
- Payout Ratio
- 76%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.96
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- -18.1%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 15, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- monthly
- Beta
- 0.86
- Market Cap
- $179.4M
- P/E Ratio
- 3.4
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -61%
- 52-Week Range
- $3.75 – $4.39
- Dividend Safety
- D · 49/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.0800 | regular |
| Feb 12, 2026 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.0800 | regular |
| Nov 13, 2025 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Oct 17, 2025 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.0800 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Jul 17, 2025 | — | $0.0700 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.0800 | regular |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.2200 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.96 / yr per share
Per payment (monthly)$8.00
Annual$96.00
Monthly avg$8.00
