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The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc.

GGT

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$3.35

Undervalued · +128% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

28.66%

Annual Dividend

$0.96

Payout Ratio

90%

5-Yr Growth

-19.3%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GGT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) has a forward dividend yield of 28.66%, based on an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and a share price of $3.35.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, GGT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (49 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • GGT last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • GGT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 20, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, GGT pays out 90% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GGT's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 19.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, GGT's 28.66% yield is 95% above its five-year average yield of 14.73%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GGT is $7.64 per share, 128% above the $3.35 share price, so GGT screens as undervalued.
  • The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 6 times across the 104 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 12.5% cut to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 17, 2025.
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SmarterDividends, "GGT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GGT

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) yields 28.66% ($0.96 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (49/100).

Is GGT a good dividend stock?

Mixed

The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 28.66% ($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
    • Elevated payout ratio (90%)
    • 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
    28.66%
    Payout Ratio
    90%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.96
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -19.3%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 13, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.89
    Market Cap
    $165.6M
    P/E Ratio
    3.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    -63%
    52-Week Range
    $3.11 – $4.37
    Dividend Safety
    D · 49/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    GGT dividend raises and cuts

    The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 6 times across the 104 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 12.5% cut to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 17, 2025.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jul 17, 2025Cut$0.0800 → $0.0700−12.5%
    Jun 13, 2025Cut$0.140 → $0.0800−42.9%
    May 15, 2025Cut$0.220 → $0.140−36.4%
    Sep 16, 2024Raise$0.217 → $0.220+1.5%
    Mar 14, 2019Cut$0.236 → $0.217−8.3%
    Dec 6, 2018Raise$0.217 → $0.236+9.1%
    Sep 12, 2014Raise$0.209 → $0.217+3.9%
    Mar 13, 2014Raise$0.190 → $0.209+10.0%
    Jun 14, 2010Raise$0.114 → $0.190+66.7%
    Dec 10, 2008Cut$0.142 → $0.114−20.0%
    Mar 14, 2007Raise$0.123 → $0.142+15.4%
    Mar 15, 2006Raise$0.114 → $0.123+8.3%
    Show all 14 changes since 1999
    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 13, 2001Cut$0.469 → $0.0569−87.9%
    Sep 15, 1999Raise$0.356 → $0.474+33.3%
    Every GGT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    GGT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GGT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is GGT a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 28.66% ($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.

    Is GGT undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GGT's fair value is about $7.64 versus a $3.35 share price — so it looks undervalued (+128% vs. fair value).

    Is GGT's dividend safe?

    GGT has a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is GGT's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for GGT is about $7.64 per share, roughly 128% above the current $3.35 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is GGT a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GGT screens as "mixed" and undervalued. The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (GGT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 28.66% ($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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will GGT cut its dividend?

    GGT earns a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does GGT pay a dividend?

    Yes. The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.96 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 28.66%.

    What is GGT's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, GGT's forward dividend yield is 28.66%, based on a $0.96 annual dividend and a $3.35 share price.

    What is GGT's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, GGT pays $0.96 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is GGT's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, GGT's payout ratio is 90% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has GGT grown its dividend?

    GGT does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next GGT ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GGT is Nov 13, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.96 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$8.00
    Annual$96.00
    Monthly avg$8.00

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