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GRC

The Gorman-Rupp Company

GRC38 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.97%

Annual Dividend

$0.76

Payout Ratio

33%

5-Yr Growth

5.0%

Ex-Date

May 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

GRC Dividend Safety Score

97/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage33% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage31% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.69
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 GRC a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.97% ($0.76/yr), with 38 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

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 38 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (33%)
  • 127% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.97%
Payout Ratio
33%
Annual Dividend
$0.76
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026
Years of Growth
38
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.32
Market Cap
$2.1B
P/E Ratio
34.8
5-Yr Total Return
127%
52-Week Range
$34.96 – $79.54
Dividend Safety
A · 97/100
Ever Cut?
No
GRC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.76 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$19.00
Annual$76.00
Monthly avg$6.33