Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPKConsumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
5.02%
Annual Dividend
$0.44
Payout Ratio
67%
5-Yr Growth
8.0%
Ex-Date
Sep 15, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about GPK's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 27, 2026, Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) has a forward dividend yield of 5.02%, based on an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and a share price of $8.76.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (76 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
- GPK has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
- GPK's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.11 per share.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK pays out 67% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- GPK's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.0% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK's 5.02% yield is 203% above its five-year average yield of 1.66%.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GPK is $17.00 per share, 94% above the $8.76 share price, so GPK screens as undervalued.
- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 48 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.110 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 14, 2025.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "GPK Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GPK
Summary
As of Oct 27, 2026, Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) yields 5.02% ($0.44 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (76/100).
Is GPK a good dividend stock?
YesGraphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($0.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 8.0% 5-yr dividend growth
Risks
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 5.02%
- Payout Ratio
- 67%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.44
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 8.0%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 15, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 1
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.67
- Market Cap
- $2.6B
- P/E Ratio
- 13.3
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -56%
- 52-Week Range
- $8.15 – $17.52
- Dividend Safety
- B · 76/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
GPK dividend raises and cuts
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 48 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.110 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 14, 2025.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.110 | +10.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Raise | $0.0750 → $0.100 | +33.3% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0750 | +50.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GPK a good dividend stock?
Yes. Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($0.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is GPK undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GPK's fair value is about $17.00 versus a $8.76 share price — so it looks undervalued (+94% vs. fair value).
Is GPK's dividend safe?
GPK has a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is GPK's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for GPK is about $17.00 per share, roughly 94% above the current $8.76 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is GPK a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GPK screens as "yes" and undervalued. Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.02% ($0.44/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. 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 GPK cut its dividend?
GPK earns a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), 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 GPK pay a dividend?
Yes. Graphic Packaging Holding Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.44 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.02%.
What is GPK's dividend yield?
As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK's forward dividend yield is 5.02%, based on a $0.44 annual dividend and a $8.76 share price.
What is GPK's dividend per share?
As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK pays $0.44 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is GPK's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK's payout ratio is 67% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.
How many years has GPK grown its dividend?
As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
When is the next GPK ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 27, 2026, GPK's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.11 per share.
GPK Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-46%
3 Years
-61%
5 Years
-56%
52-Week Range
$8.15 – $17.52
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is GPK worth?
Undervaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Graphic Packaging Holding Company is $17.00 per share, versus a market price of $8.76. That implies 94% of upside — a margin of safety of about 48%.
Fair Value
$17.00
Current Price
$8.76
Upside
+94%
Margin of Safety
48%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 6.1% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 8.0% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $0.66 EPS, $0.44 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
GPK Dividend Safety Score
Safe
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
Dividend History
Full GPK dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 5, 2025 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 5, 2025 | $0.1000 | regular |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 | $0.1000 | regular |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.1000 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | $0.1000 | regular |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 | $0.1000 | regular |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.1000 | regular |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | $0.1000 | regular |
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