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GLU

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust

GLU

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$17.55

Undervalued · +50% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.52%

Annual Dividend

$1.32

Payout Ratio

30%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 16, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GLU's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) has a forward dividend yield of 7.52%, based on an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and a share price of $17.55.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, GLU's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (97 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • GLU has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • GLU's next ex-dividend date is Oct 16, 2026, with payment on Oct 23, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, GLU pays out 30% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GLU's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GLU is $26.39 per share, 50% above the $17.55 share price, so GLU screens as undervalued.
  • The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GLU Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GLU

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) yields 7.52% ($1.32 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (97/100).

Is GLU a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.52% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (30%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.52%
Payout Ratio
30%
Annual Dividend
$1.32
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 16, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.77
Market Cap
$105.1M
P/E Ratio
4.1
5-Yr Total Return
-14%
52-Week Range
$17.39 – $21.69
Dividend Safety
A · 97/100
Ever Cut?
No
GLU ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GLU dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLU a good dividend stock?

Yes. The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.52% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is GLU undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GLU's fair value is about $26.39 versus a $17.55 share price — so it looks undervalued (+50% vs. fair value).

Is GLU's dividend safe?

GLU has a dividend-safety grade of A (97/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GLU's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GLU is about $26.39 per share, roughly 50% above the current $17.55 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GLU a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GLU screens as "yes" and undervalued. The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.52% ($1.32/yr), with 0 years 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 GLU cut its dividend?

GLU earns a dividend-safety grade of A (97/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GLU pay a dividend?

Yes. The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $1.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.52%.

What is GLU's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, GLU's forward dividend yield is 7.52%, based on a $1.32 annual dividend and a $17.55 share price.

What is GLU's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, GLU pays $1.32 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is GLU's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 8, 2026, GLU's payout ratio is 30% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GLU grown its dividend?

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

When is the next GLU ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GLU is Oct 16, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.32 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$11.00
Annual$132.00
Monthly avg$11.00

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