Does GAB pay dividends?

Over the past 365 days, GAB has paid dividends 4 times

What was The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.'s latest dividend amount?

GAB last dividend was $0.15 per share

What is GAB dividend 1-year high?

GAB dividend reached a 1-year high of $0.15 on September 16, 2025

What is GAB dividend 1-year low?

GAB dividend reached a 1-year low of $0.15 on September 16, 2025

What is GAB announced next dividend?

The next dividend is announced to be $0.15 per share

What is GAB next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for GAB is September 16, 2026

What is the current annual dividend of GAB?

As of today, GAB annual dividend is $0.60

What is 1-year change in GAB annual dividend?

GAB annual dividend has remained unchanged year-over-year

What is 3-year change in GAB annual dividend?

GAB annual dividend has remained unchanged over the past 3 years

How far is GAB annual dividend from its all-time high?

GAB annual dividend is currently -4.76% below its historical high of $0.63 set on December 31, 2021

What is GAB next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for GAB is September 16, 2026

How does GAB annual dividend rank versus sector peers?

GAB annual dividend is higher than 25.28% of companies in Financial Services sector

What is the current TTM dividend of GAB?

As of today, GAB TTM dividend is $0.60

What is 1-year change in GAB TTM dividend?

GAB TTM dividend has remained unchanged year-over-year

What is 3-year change in GAB TTM dividend?

GAB TTM dividend has remained unchanged over the past 3 years

How far is GAB TTM dividend from its all-time high?

GAB TTM dividend is currently -54.20% below its historical high of $1.31 set on December 11, 1989

What is GAB next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for GAB is September 16, 2026

How does GAB TTM dividend rank versus sector peers?

GAB TTM dividend is higher than 22.40% of companies in Financial Services sector

GAB Dividend History & Chart Since 1987

Last Paid

$0.15$0.000.00%

June 15, 2026

Upcoming

$0.15$0.000.00%

September 16, 2026

Summary

Last Dividend: GAB last dividend was $0.15 per share, unchanged from the previous payment, with last ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026
Dividend Frequency: Over the past 365 days, GAB has paid dividends 4 times
Next Dividend: The next dividend is announced to be $0.15 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 16, 2026

Dividend Chart

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Performance

GAB Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Dividend	Jun 15, 26	$0.15	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
TTM Dividend	Aug 20, 26	$0.60	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$0.60	–	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	Aug 20, 26	10.54%	-2.5%	+5.2%	-6.4%	+18.0%
Price	Aug 20, 26	$5.70	+2.6%	-4.9%	+6.8%	-15.3%
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–
	Aug 20, 26	0.00%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–

Dividend Highs

GAB Dividend Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	$0.15	Sep 16, 25	at high
3Y	$0.15	Sep 14, 23	at high
5Y	$0.18	Dec 9, 21	-16.7%
All	$0.56	Dec 11, 89	-73.2%

Dividend Lows

GAB Dividend Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	$0.15	Sep 16, 25	at low
3Y	$0.15	Sep 14, 23	at low
5Y	$0.15	Sep 15, 21	at low
All	$0.10	Mar 8, 91	+56.1%

Dividend History

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2026	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2026	$0.15	0.0%
Dec 2025	$0.15	0.0%
Sep 2025	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2025	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2025	$0.15	0.0%
Dec 2024	$0.15	0.0%
Sep 2024	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2024	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2024	$0.15	0.0%
Dec 2023	$0.15	0.0%
Sep 2023	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2023	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2023	$0.15	0.0%
Dec 2022	$0.15	0.0%
Sep 2022	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2022	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2022	$0.15	-16.7%
Dec 2021	$0.18	+20.0%
Sep 2021	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2021	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2021	$0.15	0.0%
Dec 2020	$0.15	0.0%
Sep 2020	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2020	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2020	$0.15	+9.7%
Dec 2019	$0.14	0.0%
Sep 2019	$0.14	-8.9%
Jun 2019	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2019	$0.15	-21.1%
Dec 2018	$0.19	+26.7%
Sep 2018	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2018	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2018	$0.15	-6.3%
Dec 2017	$0.16	+6.7%
Sep 2017	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2017	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2017	$0.15	0.0%
Dec 2016	$0.15	0.0%
Sep 2016	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2016	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2016	$0.15	-21.1%
Dec 2015	$0.19	+26.7%
Sep 2015	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2015	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2015	$0.15	-21.1%
Dec 2014	$0.19	+26.7%
Sep 2014	$0.15	0.0%
Jun 2014	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2014	$0.15	-25.0%
Dec 2013	$0.20	+42.9%
Sep 2013	$0.14	0.0%
Jun 2013	$0.14	0.0%
Mar 2013	$0.14	0.0%
Dec 2012	$0.14	0.0%
Sep 2012	$0.14	0.0%
Jun 2012	$0.14	0.0%
Mar 2012	$0.14	-12.5%
Dec 2011	$0.16	+14.3%
Sep 2011	$0.14	0.0%
Jun 2011	$0.14	+7.7%
Mar 2011	$0.13	-23.5%
Dec 2010	$0.17	+41.7%
Sep 2010	$0.12	+9.1%
Jun 2010	$0.11	0.0%
Mar 2010	$0.11	-31.3%
Dec 2009	$0.16	0.0%
Sep 2009	$0.16	-20.0%
Jun 2009	$0.20	0.0%
Mar 2009	$0.20	0.0%
Dec 2008	$0.20	0.0%
Sep 2008	$0.20	0.0%
Jun 2008	$0.20	0.0%
Mar 2008	$0.20	-33.3%
Dec 2007	$0.30	+50.0%
Sep 2007	$0.20	+4.1%
Jun 2007	$0.19	0.0%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2007	$0.19	-33.3%
Dec 2006	$0.29	+50.0%
Sep 2006	$0.19	+5.3%
Jun 2006	$0.18	0.0%
Mar 2006	$0.18	-36.7%
Dec 2005	$0.29	+57.9%
Sep 2005	$0.18	+5.5%
Jun 2005	$0.17	0.0%
Mar 2005	$0.17	-57.1%
Dec 2004	$0.40	+133.4%
Sep 2004	$0.17	+12.5%
Jun 2004	$0.15	0.0%
Mar 2004	$0.15	+14.3%
Dec 2003	$0.13	0.0%
Sep 2003	$0.13	0.0%
Jun 2003	$0.13	-48.1%
Mar 2003	$0.26	+92.8%
Dec 2002	$0.13	-48.1%
Sep 2002	$0.26	0.0%
Jun 2002	$0.26	0.0%
Mar 2002	$0.26	0.0%
Dec 2001	$0.26	0.0%
Sep 2001	$0.26	0.0%
Jun 2001	$0.26	0.0%
Mar 2001	$0.26	-46.0%
Dec 2000	$0.48	+85.2%
Sep 2000	$0.26	0.0%
Jun 2000	$0.26	0.0%
Mar 2000	$0.26	0.0%
Sep 1999	$0.26	0.0%
Jun 1999	$0.26	0.0%
Mar 1999	$0.26	-28.0%
Dec 1998	$0.36	+38.9%
Sep 1998	$0.26	0.0%
Jun 1998	$0.26	+8.0%
Mar 1998	$0.24	-13.8%
Dec 1997	$0.28	+16.0%
Sep 1997	$0.24	0.0%
Jun 1997	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1997	$0.24	0.0%
Dec 1996	$0.24	0.0%
Sep 1996	$0.24	0.0%
Jun 1996	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1996	$0.24	-50.0%
Dec 1995	$0.48	+100.0%
Jun 1995	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1995	$0.24	-24.2%
Dec 1994	$0.32	+32.0%
Sep 1994	$0.24	0.0%
Jun 1994	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1994	$0.24	-30.5%
Dec 1993	$0.35	+44.0%
Sep 1993	$0.24	0.0%
Jun 1993	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1993	$0.24	-19.4%
Dec 1992	$0.30	+24.0%
Sep 1992	$0.24	0.0%
Jun 1992	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1992	$0.24	-26.5%
Dec 1991	$0.33	+36.0%
Sep 1991	$0.24	0.0%
Jun 1991	$0.24	+150.1%
Mar 1991	$0.10	-76.7%
Dec 1990	$0.41	+72.0%
Sep 1990	$0.24	0.0%
Jun 1990	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1990	$0.24	0.0%
Mar 1990	$0.24	-57.1%
Dec 1989	$0.56	+124.0%
Sep 1989	$0.25	0.0%
Jun 1989	$0.25	0.0%
Feb 1989	$0.25	-16.7%
Dec 1988	$0.30	+20.0%
Jul 1988	$0.25	-40.5%
Jan 1988	$0.42	-16.0%
Aug 1987	$0.50	+257.1%
Mar 1987	$0.14	-

FAQ

Does GAB pay dividends?: Over the past 365 days, GAB has paid dividends 4 times
What was The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.'s latest dividend amount?: GAB last dividend was $0.15 per share
What is GAB dividend 1-year high?: GAB dividend reached a 1-year high of $0.15 on September 16, 2025
What is GAB dividend 1-year low?: GAB dividend reached a 1-year low of $0.15 on September 16, 2025
What is GAB announced next dividend?: The next dividend is announced to be $0.15 per share
What is GAB next ex-dividend date?: The next ex-dividend date for GAB is September 16, 2026

Annual Dividend

$0.60$0.000.00%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, GAB annual dividend is $0.60, unchanged on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: GAB annual dividend has remained unchanged over the past 3 years, unchanged over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: GAB annual dividend is currently -4.76% below its historical high of $0.63 set on December 31, 2021
3-Year Low Comparison: GAB annual dividend is at its 3-year low
Sector Comparison: GAB annual dividend is higher than 25.28% of companies in Financial Services sector
Next Dividend: The next dividend is announced to be $0.15 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 16, 2026

Performance

GAB Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$0.60	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	Aug 20, 26	10.54%	+5.2%	-6.4%	+18.0%	–
Price	Aug 20, 26	$5.70	-4.9%	+6.8%	-15.3%	+21.6%
	Dec 31, 25	$162.83M	-10.8%	+8.9%	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	53.71%	-40.8%	+171.6%	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	$163.29M	-28.5%	-30.2%	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	$305.25M	+50.4%	+254.2%	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–

Annual Dividend Highs

GAB Annual Dividend Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	$0.60	Dec 31, 23	at high
5Y	$0.63	Dec 31, 21	-4.8%
All	$0.63	Dec 31, 21	-4.8%

Annual Dividend Lows

GAB Annual Dividend Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	$0.60	Dec 31, 23	at low
5Y	$0.60	Dec 31, 22	at low
All	$0.60	Dec 31, 20	at low

Annual Dividend History

Year	Value	Change
2025	$0.60	0.0%
2024	$0.60	0.0%
2023	$0.60	0.0%

Year	Value	Change
2022	$0.60	-4.8%
2021	$0.63	+5.0%
2020	$0.60	-

FAQ

What is the current annual dividend of GAB?: As of today, GAB annual dividend is $0.60
What is 1-year change in GAB annual dividend?: GAB annual dividend has remained unchanged year-over-year
What is 3-year change in GAB annual dividend?: GAB annual dividend has remained unchanged over the past 3 years
How far is GAB annual dividend from its all-time high?: GAB annual dividend is currently -4.76% below its historical high of $0.63 set on December 31, 2021
What is GAB next ex-dividend date?: The next ex-dividend date for GAB is September 16, 2026
How does GAB annual dividend rank versus sector peers?: GAB annual dividend is higher than 25.28% of companies in Financial Services sector

TTM Dividend

$0.60$0.000.00%

4 min ago

Summary

Current Value: As of today, GAB TTM dividend is $0.60, unchanged on August 20, 2026
Historical Performance: GAB TTM dividend has remained unchanged year-over-year, unchanged over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: GAB TTM dividend is currently -54.20% below its historical high of $1.31 set on December 11, 1989
3-Year Low Comparison: GAB TTM dividend is +33.33% above its 3-year low of $0.45 reached on June 26, 2026
Sector Comparison: GAB TTM dividend is higher than 22.40% of companies in Financial Services sector
Next Dividend: The next dividend is announced to be $0.15 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 16, 2026

Performance

GAB Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Dividend	Aug 20, 26	$0.60	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$0.60	–	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	Aug 20, 26	10.54%	-2.5%	+5.2%	-6.4%	+18.0%
Price	Aug 20, 26	$5.70	+2.6%	-4.9%	+6.8%	-15.3%
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–
	Aug 20, 26	0.00%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–
	Dec 31, 25	-	–	–	–	–

TTM Dividend Highs

GAB TTM Dividend Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	$0.60	Aug 20, 25	at high
3Y	$0.60	Aug 18, 23	at high
5Y	$0.63	Dec 8, 21	-4.8%
All	$1.31	Dec 11, 89	-54.2%

TTM Dividend Lows

GAB TTM Dividend Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	$0.45	Jun 26, 26	+33.3%
3Y	$0.45	Jun 26, 26	+33.3%
5Y	$0.45	Jun 26, 26	+33.3%
All	$0.14	Mar 11, 87	+328.6%

TTM Dividend History

Month	Value	Change
Aug 2026	$0.60	0.0%
Jun 2026	$0.60	0.0%
Mar 2026	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2025	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2025	$0.60	0.0%
Sep 2025	$0.60	0.0%
Jun 2025	$0.60	0.0%
Mar 2025	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2024	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2024	$0.60	0.0%
Sep 2024	$0.60	0.0%
Jun 2024	$0.60	0.0%
Mar 2024	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2023	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2023	$0.60	0.0%
Sep 2023	$0.60	0.0%
Jun 2023	$0.60	0.0%
Mar 2023	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2022	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2022	$0.60	-4.8%
Sep 2022	$0.63	0.0%
Jun 2022	$0.63	0.0%
Mar 2022	$0.63	0.0%
Dec 2021	$0.63	0.0%
Dec 2021	$0.63	+5.0%
Sep 2021	$0.60	0.0%
Jun 2021	$0.60	0.0%
Mar 2021	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2020	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2020	$0.60	+2.3%
Sep 2020	$0.59	+2.3%
Jun 2020	$0.57	0.0%
Mar 2020	$0.57	0.0%
Dec 2019	$0.57	-8.5%
Sep 2019	$0.63	-2.1%
Jun 2019	$0.64	0.0%
Mar 2019	$0.64	0.0%
Dec 2018	$0.64	+4.9%
Sep 2018	$0.61	0.0%
Jun 2018	$0.61	0.0%
Mar 2018	$0.61	0.0%
Dec 2017	$0.61	+1.7%
Sep 2017	$0.60	0.0%
Jun 2017	$0.60	0.0%
Mar 2017	$0.60	0.0%
Dec 2016	$0.60	-6.3%
Sep 2016	$0.64	0.0%
Jun 2016	$0.64	0.0%
Mar 2016	$0.64	0.0%
Dec 2015	$0.64	0.0%
Sep 2015	$0.64	0.0%
Jun 2015	$0.64	0.0%
Mar 2015	$0.64	0.0%
Dec 2014	$0.64	-1.5%
Sep 2014	$0.65	+1.6%
Jun 2014	$0.64	+1.6%
Mar 2014	$0.63	+1.6%
Dec 2013	$0.62	+10.7%
Sep 2013	$0.56	0.0%
Jun 2013	$0.56	0.0%
Mar 2013	$0.56	0.0%
Dec 2012	$0.56	-3.4%
Sep 2012	$0.58	0.0%
Jun 2012	$0.58	0.0%
Mar 2012	$0.58	+1.8%
Dec 2011	$0.57	-1.7%
Sep 2011	$0.58	+3.6%
Jun 2011	$0.56	+5.7%
Mar 2011	$0.53	+3.9%
Dec 2010	$0.51	+2.0%
Sep 2010	$0.50	-7.4%
Jun 2010	$0.54	-14.3%
Mar 2010	$0.63	-12.5%
Dec 2009	$0.72	-5.3%
Sep 2009	$0.76	-5.0%
Jun 2009	$0.80	0.0%
Mar 2009	$0.80	0.0%
Dec 2008	$0.80	-11.1%
Sep 2008	$0.90	0.0%
Jun 2008	$0.90	+0.9%
Mar 2008	$0.89	+0.9%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2007	$0.88	+1.3%
Sep 2007	$0.87	+0.9%
Jun 2007	$0.86	+1.1%
Mar 2007	$0.86	+1.1%
Dec 2006	$0.85	0.0%
Sep 2006	$0.85	+1.1%
Jun 2006	$0.84	+1.2%
Mar 2006	$0.83	+1.2%
Dec 2005	$0.82	-12.4%
Sep 2005	$0.93	+1.0%
Jun 2005	$0.92	+2.1%
Mar 2005	$0.90	+2.2%
Dec 2004	$0.88	+43.7%
Sep 2004	$0.62	+6.7%
Jun 2004	$0.58	+3.4%
Mar 2004	$0.56	-15.9%
Dec 2003	$0.66	0.0%
Sep 2003	$0.66	-15.8%
Jun 2003	$0.79	-13.7%
Mar 2003	$0.91	0.0%
Dec 2002	$0.91	-12.0%
Sep 2002	$1.04	0.0%
Jun 2002	$1.04	0.0%
Mar 2002	$1.04	0.0%
Dec 2001	$1.04	-17.6%
Sep 2001	$1.26	0.0%
Jun 2001	$1.26	0.0%
Mar 2001	$1.26	0.0%
Dec 2000	$1.26	+21.3%
Sep 2000	$1.04	0.0%
Jun 2000	$1.04	0.0%
Mar 2000	$1.04	-8.9%
Sep 1999	$1.14	0.0%
Jun 1999	$1.14	0.0%
Mar 1999	$1.14	+1.7%
Dec 1998	$1.12	+7.9%
Sep 1998	$1.04	+1.9%
Jun 1998	$1.02	+1.9%
Mar 1998	$1.00	0.0%
Dec 1997	$1.00	+4.0%
Sep 1997	$0.96	0.0%
Jun 1997	$0.96	0.0%
Mar 1997	$0.96	0.0%
Dec 1996	$0.96	-20.0%
Sep 1996	$1.20	0.0%
Jun 1996	$1.20	0.0%
Mar 1996	$1.20	-6.0%
Dec 1995	$1.28	+23.1%
Jun 1995	$1.04	0.0%
Mar 1995	$1.04	0.0%
Dec 1994	$1.04	-2.7%
Sep 1994	$1.07	0.0%
Jun 1994	$1.07	0.0%
Mar 1994	$1.07	0.0%
Dec 1993	$1.07	+4.7%
Sep 1993	$1.02	0.0%
Jun 1993	$1.02	0.0%
Mar 1993	$1.02	0.0%
Dec 1992	$1.02	-2.7%
Sep 1992	$1.05	0.0%
Jun 1992	$1.05	0.0%
Mar 1992	$1.05	+16.0%
Dec 1991	$0.90	-8.7%
Sep 1991	$0.99	0.0%
Jun 1991	$0.99	0.0%
Mar 1991	$0.99	-12.7%
Dec 1990	$1.13	-11.5%
Sep 1990	$1.28	-0.8%
Jun 1990	$1.29	-0.7%
Mar 1990	$1.30	0.0%
Mar 1990	$1.30	-0.7%
Dec 1989	$1.31	+24.8%
Sep 1989	$1.05	0.0%
Jun 1989	$1.05	+31.3%
Feb 1989	$0.80	-17.5%
Dec 1988	$0.97	-17.1%
Jul 1988	$1.17	+10.4%
Jan 1988	$1.06	+65.6%
Aug 1987	$0.64	+357.1%
Mar 1987	$0.14	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM dividend of GAB?: As of today, GAB TTM dividend is $0.60
What is 1-year change in GAB TTM dividend?: GAB TTM dividend has remained unchanged year-over-year
What is 3-year change in GAB TTM dividend?: GAB TTM dividend has remained unchanged over the past 3 years
How far is GAB TTM dividend from its all-time high?: GAB TTM dividend is currently -54.20% below its historical high of $1.31 set on December 11, 1989
What is GAB next ex-dividend date?: The next ex-dividend date for GAB is September 16, 2026
How does GAB TTM dividend rank versus sector peers?: GAB TTM dividend is higher than 22.40% of companies in Financial Services sector

Data Sources & References

GAB Official Website www.gabelli.com/Template/fundinfo.cfm?tid=MWY5ZDg=&bid=YjUxNQ==&mid=MjJmMTI=&num=NmVjMTI=&kid=Mzc2MDA=&pid=obj&rid=111-=edoc_dnuf
GAB Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/GAB
GAB Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/gab