German American Bancorp, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

33 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993
Dividends per share (FY)$1.16$1.08$1.00$0.92$0.84$0.76$0.68$0.60$0.58$0.72$0.68$0.64$0.60$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.56$0.67$0.55$0.51$0.47$0.76$0.83$0.60$0.72$0.61
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A2.67%3.07%2.46%2.15%2.29%1.91%2.17%1.46%1.35%2.04%2.10%2.11%2.58%3.08%3.04%3.45%4.92%4.40%3.90%4.26%3.48%3.06%3.45%3.21%4.02%2.50%2.28%1.64%2.87%2.57%2.22%2.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A38.00%34.27%33.02%26.41%32.37%29.64%30.25%29.11%30.21%29.97%29.81%30.18%29.38%34.80%46.36%50.71%48.25%65.65%60.29%62.83%84.46%73.26%64.99%62.75%98.54%50.05%36.09%38.36%37.50%35.00%34.29%34.48%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-20November 10, 252025-11-10$0.29
2025-08-20August 08, 252025-08-10$0.29
2025-05-20May 09, 252025-05-10$0.29
2025-02-20February 10, 252025-02-10$0.29
2024-11-20November 08, 242024-11-10$0.27
2024-08-20August 09, 242024-08-10$0.27
2024-05-20May 09, 242024-05-10$0.27
2024-02-20February 08, 242024-02-10$0.27
2023-11-20November 09, 232023-11-10$0.25
2023-08-20August 09, 232023-08-10$0.25
2023-05-20May 09, 232023-05-10$0.25
2023-02-20February 09, 232023-02-10$0.25
2022-11-20November 09, 222022-11-10$0.23
2022-08-20August 09, 222022-08-10$0.23
2022-05-20May 09, 222022-05-10$0.23
2022-02-20February 09, 222022-02-10$0.23
2021-11-20November 09, 212021-11-10$0.21
2021-08-20August 09, 212021-08-10$0.21
2021-05-20May 07, 212021-05-10$0.21
2021-02-20February 09, 212021-02-10$0.21
2020-11-20November 09, 202020-11-10$0.19
2020-08-20August 07, 202020-08-10$0.19
2020-05-20May 07, 202020-05-10$0.19
2020-02-20February 07, 202020-02-10$0.19
2019-11-20November 07, 192019-11-10$0.17
2019-08-20August 08, 192019-08-10$0.17
2019-05-20May 09, 192019-05-10$0.17
2019-02-20February 07, 192019-02-10$0.17
2018-11-20November 08, 182018-11-10$0.15
2018-08-20August 09, 182018-08-10$0.15
2018-05-20May 09, 182018-05-10$0.15
2018-02-20February 08, 182018-02-10$0.15
2017-11-20November 09, 172017-11-10$0.13
2017-08-20August 08, 172017-08-10$0.13
2017-05-20May 08, 172017-05-10$0.13
2017-02-20February 08, 172017-02-10$0.19
2016-11-20November 08, 162016-11-10$0.18
2016-08-20August 08, 162016-08-10$0.18
2016-05-20May 06, 162016-05-10$0.18
2016-02-20January 27, 162016-01-29$0.18
2015-11-20November 06, 152015-11-10$0.17
2015-08-20August 06, 152015-08-10$0.17
2015-05-20May 06, 152015-05-10$0.17
2015-02-20February 06, 152015-02-10$0.17
2014-11-20November 06, 142014-11-10$0.16
2014-08-20August 06, 142014-08-10$0.16
2014-05-20May 07, 142014-05-10$0.16
2014-02-20February 06, 142014-02-10$0.16
2013-11-20November 06, 132013-11-10$0.15
2013-08-20August 07, 132013-08-10$0.15
2013-05-20May 08, 132013-05-10$0.15
2013-02-20February 06, 132013-02-10$0.15
2012-11-20November 07, 122012-11-10$0.14
2012-08-20August 08, 122012-08-10$0.14
2012-05-20May 08, 122012-05-10$0.14
2012-02-20February 08, 122012-02-10$0.14
2011-11-20November 08, 112011-11-10$0.14
2011-08-20August 08, 112011-08-10$0.14
2011-05-20May 06, 112011-05-10$0.14
2011-02-20February 08, 112011-02-10$0.14
2010-11-20November 08, 102010-11-10$0.14
2010-08-20August 06, 102010-08-10$0.14
2010-05-20May 06, 102010-05-10$0.14
2010-02-20February 08, 102010-02-10$0.14
2009-11-20November 06, 092009-11-10$0.14
2009-08-20August 06, 092009-08-10$0.14
2009-05-20May 06, 092009-05-10$0.14
2009-02-20February 06, 092009-02-10$0.14
2008-11-20November 06, 082008-11-10$0.14
2008-08-20August 06, 082008-08-10$0.14
2008-05-20May 07, 082008-05-10$0.14
2008-02-20February 06, 082008-02-10$0.14
2007-11-20November 07, 072007-11-10$0.14
2007-08-20August 08, 072007-08-10$0.14
2007-05-20May 08, 072007-05-10$0.14
2007-02-20February 07, 072007-02-10$0.14
2006-11-20November 08, 062006-11-10$0.14
2006-08-20August 08, 062006-08-10$0.14
2006-05-20May 08, 062006-05-10$0.14
2006-02-20February 08, 062006-02-10$0.14
2005-11-20November 08, 052005-11-10$0.14
2005-08-20August 08, 052005-08-10$0.14
2005-05-20May 06, 052005-05-10$0.14
2005-02-20February 08, 052005-02-10$0.14
2004-11-20November 08, 042004-11-10$0.14
2004-08-20August 06, 042004-08-10$0.14
2004-05-20May 06, 042004-05-10$0.14
2004-02-20February 06, 042004-02-10$0.14
2003-11-20November 06, 032003-11-10$0.14
2003-08-20August 06, 032003-08-10$0.14
2003-05-20May 07, 032003-05-10$0.14
2003-02-20February 06, 032003-02-10$0.14
2002-11-20November 06, 022002-11-10$0.14
2002-08-20August 07, 022002-08-10$0.14
2002-05-20May 08, 022002-05-10$0.14
2002-02-20February 06, 022002-02-10$0.14
2001-11-20November 07, 012001-11-10$0.14
2001-08-20August 08, 012001-08-10$0.14
2001-07-02June 13, 012001-06-15$0.11
2001-05-20May 08, 012001-05-10$0.14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is German American Bancorp, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much German American Bancorp, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has German American Bancorp, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for German American Bancorp, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is German American Bancorp, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can German American Bancorp, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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Should I consider German American Bancorp, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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