GAM Dividend Calculator

General American Investors Company, Inc. (GAM) currently yields 9.88% and paid $6.40 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed annually. Data updated 2026-07-07.

Last Close

$64.78

Dividend Yield

9.88%

12-Mo Dividend / Share

$6.40

5-Yr Div Growth / Yr

+18.4%

Raise Streak

2 yrs

Next Ex-Date

TBD

Project Future Income from GAM

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Portfolio Value

$349,383

Year 10

Monthly Dividends

$3,838

Year 10

Total Invested

$70,000

Year 10

Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — GAM

Projected Income from GAM

Year 1
Invested$16,000
Annual Div.$1,581
Monthly$132
Shares271.4
Value$17,581
Year 2
Invested$22,000
Annual Div.$2,678
Monthly$223
Shares390.1
Value$28,523
Year 3
Invested$28,000
Annual Div.$4,152
Monthly$346
Shares513.1
Value$42,349
Year 4
Invested$34,000
Annual Div.$6,134
Monthly$511
Shares643.3
Value$59,938
Year 5
Invested$40,000
Annual Div.$8,808
Monthly$734
Shares784.1
Value$82,466
Year 6
Invested$46,000
Annual Div.$12,429
Monthly$1,036
Shares939.3
Value$111,517
Year 7
Invested$52,000
Annual Div.$17,351
Monthly$1,446
Shares1113.6
Value$149,231
Year 8
Invested$58,000
Annual Div.$24,075
Monthly$2,006
Shares1312.4
Value$198,527
Year 9
Invested$64,000
Annual Div.$33,306
Monthly$2,776
Shares1542.6
Value$263,403
Year 10
Invested$70,000
Annual Div.$46,054
Monthly$3,838
Shares1812.6
Value$349,383

GAM Dividend Per Share by Year

GAM Dividend Payment History

Updated 2026-07-07

Ex-Dividend DatePay DateAmount / Share
2025-11-172025-12-26$6.40
2025-02-242025-03-07$0.25
2024-11-182024-12-27$4.50
2023-11-102023-12-28$2.65
2022-11-102022-12-29$1.00
2022-02-042022-02-18$0.50
2021-11-122021-12-30$3.05
2021-02-052021-02-19$0.25
2020-11-132020-12-30$2.50

GAM Dividend FAQ

How much does GAM pay in dividends per share?

General American Investors Company, Inc. paid $6.40 per share over the trailing 12 months on a annually schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.

How often does GAM pay dividends?

GAM pays dividends annually. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.

What is GAM's dividend yield?

At the last close of $64.78, GAM yields approximately 9.88% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.

What is GAM's dividend growth rate?

GAM's dividend per share has compounded at 18.4% per year over the last 5 years (85.7% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.

How much GAM do I need for $100 a month in dividends?

At the trailing payout of $6.40 per share per year, roughly 188 shares — about $12,178.64 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.

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