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GSK Dividend

GSK plc · Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General · quarterly payer

$50.91

Fairly valued · -12% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK pays a quarterly dividend of $0.4520 per share, or $1.82 a year, a 3.55% yield at its $50.91 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Jan 7, 2027. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

3.55%

Annual Dividend

$1.82

Payout Ratio

63%

5-Yr Growth

-4.0%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GSK's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK plc (GSK) has a forward dividend yield of 3.55%, based on an annual dividend of $1.82 per share and a share price of $50.91.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (60 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, GSK plc (GSK) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • GSK last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • GSK's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Jan 7, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK pays out 63% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GSK's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 4.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK's 3.55% yield is 19% below its five-year average yield of 4.37%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GSK is $44.63 per share, 12% below the $50.91 share price, so GSK screens as fairly valued.
  • GSK plc (GSK) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GSK Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GSK

Is GSK a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

GSK plc (GSK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.55% ($1.82/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    3.55%
    Payout Ratio
    63%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.82
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -4.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 13, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.28
    Market Cap
    $102.0B
    P/E Ratio
    17.7
    5-Yr Total Return
    20%
    52-Week Range
    $45.81 – $61.70
    Dividend Safety
    C · 60/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)

    GSK dividend changes

    GSK plc (GSK) pays a variable dividend: across the 131 payments on record since 1987, 67 were higher than the one before and 29 lower. The latest change was down 2.0% to $0.452 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Aug 14, 2026Lower$0.461 → $0.452−2.0%
    May 15, 2026Higher$0.417 → $0.461+10.6%
    Nov 14, 2025Lower$0.428 → $0.417−2.6%
    May 16, 2025Higher$0.401 → $0.429+7.0%
    Feb 21, 2025Higher$0.389 → $0.401+3.1%
    Nov 15, 2024Higher$0.386 → $0.389+0.8%
    Aug 16, 2024Higher$0.376 → $0.386+2.7%
    May 16, 2024Higher$0.340 → $0.376+10.6%
    Nov 16, 2023Lower$0.361 → $0.340−5.8%
    Aug 17, 2023Higher$0.348 → $0.361+3.7%
    May 18, 2023Higher$0.340 → $0.348+2.4%
    Feb 23, 2023Higher$0.317 → $0.340+7.3%
    Every GSK payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    GSK ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GSK dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →GSK dividend calculator100 shares pay $182.00 a year, $45.50 each quarterCalculate →GSK total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is GSK a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. GSK plc (GSK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.55% ($1.82/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is GSK undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GSK's fair value is about $44.63 versus a $50.91 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-12% vs. fair value).

    Is GSK's dividend safe?

    GSK has a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is GSK's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for GSK is about $44.63 per share, about 12% below the current $50.91 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is GSK a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GSK screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. GSK plc (GSK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.55% ($1.82/yr), with 2 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 GSK cut its dividend?

    GSK earns a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does GSK pay a dividend?

    Yes. GSK plc pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.82 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.55%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of GSK pay?

    At $1.82 per share a year, 100 shares of GSK pay $182.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $45.50 each quarter. Buying them costs about $5,091 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

    What is GSK's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK's forward dividend yield is 3.55%, based on a $1.82 annual dividend and a $50.91 share price.

    What is GSK's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK pays $1.82 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is GSK's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK's payout ratio is 63% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has GSK grown its dividend?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, GSK has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next GSK ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GSK is Nov 13, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.82 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$45.50
    Annual$182.00
    Monthly avg$15.17
    Full GSK dividend calculator →

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