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PYT

PPLUS Trust Series GSC-2 GSC 2 CT FL RT

PYT

Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

5.53%

Annual Dividend

$1.30

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

12.1%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Quarterly

PYT Dividend Safety Score

47/ 100
Grade D

Risky

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.5× its 5-yr average — elevated

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 PYT a good dividend stock?

Mixed

PPLUS Trust Series GSC-2 GSC 2 CT FL RT (PYT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.53% ($1.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 12.1% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.53%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$1.30
5-Yr Avg Growth
12.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
5-Yr Total Return
-2%
52-Week Range
$22.30 – $25.92
Dividend Safety
D · 47/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
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At $1.30 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$32.48
Annual$129.90
Monthly avg$10.83