Question 1

Is GD or GE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, GD wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). GD offers the higher yield (1.77%), while GD has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, GD or GE?

Accepted Answer

GD has the higher forward dividend yield at 1.77%, versus 0.56% for GE.

Question 3

Is GD or GE safer?

Accepted Answer

GD has the higher dividend-safety score (99/100 vs 71/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is GD or GE better value right now?

Accepted Answer

GD trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-15% upside, fairly valued), versus -18% for GE.

Metric	GD	GE
Forward yield	1.77%	0.56%
Annual dividend	$6.36	$1.88
Payout ratio	38%	19%
Years of growth	34 yr	3 yr
5-yr dividend growth	6.4%	48.5%
5-yr total return	91%	400%
Dividend safety score	99 (A)	71 (B)
Fair value estimate	$306.93	$274.47
Upside to fair value	-15%	-18%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$97.4B	$350.3B
P/E ratio	22.7	41.7

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