SmarterDividends
GS

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

GS26 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.65%

Annual Dividend

$18.00

Payout Ratio

28%

5-Yr Growth

22.9%

Ex-Date

Jun 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

GS Dividend Safety Score

89/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak25 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage28% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 6.79
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 GS a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.65% ($18.00/yr), with 26 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 — 26 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (28%)
  • Strong 22.9% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 183% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.65%
Payout Ratio
28%
Annual Dividend
$18.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
22.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 1, 2026
Years of Growth
26
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.29
Market Cap
$322.3B
P/E Ratio
20.0
5-Yr Total Return
183%
52-Week Range
$592.90 – $1,098.36
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No
GS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $18.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$450.00
Annual$1,800.00
Monthly avg$150.00