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GNE

Genie Energy Ltd.

GNE

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric · Stock · quarterly payer

$16.67

Undervalued · +78% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.80%

Annual Dividend

$0.30

Payout Ratio

27%

5-Yr Growth

-1.9%

Ex-Date

Aug 14, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GNE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) has a forward dividend yield of 1.80%, based on an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and a share price of $16.67.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GNE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (60 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • GNE last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • GNE's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 14, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0750 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GNE pays out 27% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GNE's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 1.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, GNE's 1.80% yield is 21% below its five-year average yield of 2.27%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GNE is $29.68 per share, 78% above the $16.67 share price, so GNE screens as undervalued.
  • Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 48 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 6.3% cut to $0.0750 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2022.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GNE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GNE

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) yields 1.80% ($0.30 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (60/100).

Is GNE a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.80% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (27%)
  • 224% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.80%
Payout Ratio
27%
Annual Dividend
$0.30
5-Yr Avg Growth
-1.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 14, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.15
Market Cap
$438.7M
P/E Ratio
15.2
5-Yr Total Return
224%
52-Week Range
$12.69 – $17.11
Dividend Safety
C · 60/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)

GNE dividend raises and cuts

Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 2 times across the 48 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 6.3% cut to $0.0750 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2022.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 18, 2022Cut$0.0800 → $0.0750−6.3%
Dec 20, 2021Cut$0.0850 → $0.0800−5.9%
May 18, 2020Raise$0.0750 → $0.0850+13.3%
Mar 16, 2017Raise$0.0600 → $0.0750+25.0%
Every GNE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GNE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GNE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GNE a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.80% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is GNE undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GNE's fair value is about $29.68 versus a $16.67 share price — so it looks undervalued (+78% vs. fair value).

Is GNE's dividend safe?

GNE has a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GNE's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GNE is about $29.68 per share, roughly 78% above the current $16.67 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GNE a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GNE screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.80% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GNE cut its dividend?

GNE earns a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GNE pay a dividend?

Yes. Genie Energy Ltd. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.30 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.80%.

What is GNE's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GNE's forward dividend yield is 1.80%, based on a $0.30 annual dividend and a $16.67 share price.

What is GNE's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GNE pays $0.30 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is GNE's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GNE's payout ratio is 27% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GNE grown its dividend?

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

When is the next GNE ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, GNE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 14, 2026, for $0.0750 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.30 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$7.50
Annual$30.00
Monthly avg$2.50

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