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GLU-PB

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust

GLU-PB

Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

5.13%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

5.4%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Quarterly

GLU-PB Dividend Safety Score

68/ 100
Grade B

Safe

Dividend-growth streak5 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2020
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 GLU-PB a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.13% ($1.20/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 5.4% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.13%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$1.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.77
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
18.6
5-Yr Total Return
-2%
52-Week Range
$50.00 – $50.85
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)
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At $1.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.00
Annual$120.00
Monthly avg$10.00