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GUT

The Gabelli Utility Trust

GUT

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$5.27

Undervalued · +50% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

11.54%

Annual Dividend

$0.60

Payout Ratio

97%

5-Yr Growth

0.5%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about GUT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 30, 2026, The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) has a forward dividend yield of 11.54%, based on an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and a share price of $5.27.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, GUT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (79 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 30, 2026.
  • GUT last cut its regular dividend in 2011.
  • GUT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 20, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, GUT pays out 97% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GUT's dividend has grown at an average rate of 0.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, GUT's 11.54% yield is 25% above its five-year average yield of 9.25%.
  • As of Oct 30, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GUT is $7.89 per share, 50% above the $5.27 share price, so GUT screens as undervalued.
  • The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 323 payments on record since 1999. Its most recent change was a 2.6% increase to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jan 12, 2011.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GUT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 30, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GUT

Summary

As of Oct 30, 2026, The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) yields 11.54% ($0.60 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (79/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is GUT a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.54% ($0.60/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2011
    • Elevated payout ratio (97%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    11.54%
    Payout Ratio
    97%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.60
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    0.5%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 13, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.53
    Market Cap
    $474.4M
    P/E Ratio
    8.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -32%
    52-Week Range
    $5.03 – $7.07
    Dividend Safety
    B · 79/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2011)

    GUT dividend raises and cuts

    The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 1 time across the 323 payments on record since 1999. Its most recent change was a 2.6% increase to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 16, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jan 12, 2011.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Sep 16, 2024Raise$0.0487 → $0.0500+2.6%
    Dec 12, 2012Raise$0.0478 → $0.0487+2.0%
    Nov 13, 2012Raise$0.0475 → $0.0478+0.5%
    Jan 12, 2011Cut$0.0570 → $0.0475−16.7%
    Oct 11, 2001Raise$0.0475 → $0.0570+20.0%
    Every GUT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    GUT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GUT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is GUT a good dividend stock?

    Yes. The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.54% ($0.60/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

    Is GUT undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GUT's fair value is about $7.89 versus a $5.27 share price — so it looks undervalued (+50% vs. fair value).

    Is GUT's dividend safe?

    GUT has a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2011, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is GUT's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for GUT is about $7.89 per share, roughly 50% above the current $5.27 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is GUT a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GUT screens as "yes" and undervalued. The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) pays a monthly dividend yielding 11.54% ($0.60/yr), with 2 years 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 GUT cut its dividend?

    GUT earns a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2011). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does GUT pay a dividend?

    Yes. The Gabelli Utility Trust pays a monthly dividend of about $0.60 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.54%.

    What is GUT's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 30, 2026, GUT's forward dividend yield is 11.54%, based on a $0.60 annual dividend and a $5.27 share price.

    What is GUT's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 30, 2026, GUT pays $0.60 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is GUT's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 30, 2026, GUT's payout ratio is 97% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has GUT grown its dividend?

    As of Oct 30, 2026, GUT has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next GUT ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 30, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GUT is Nov 13, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.60 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$5.00
    Annual$60.00
    Monthly avg$5.00

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