The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) Dividend
The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) currently pays a dividend yield of 9.42%, distributing $0.60 per share annually ($0.05 per month). The company operates in the Financial Services sector.
GUT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
GUT dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 9.42% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.60 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.05 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 17, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 7, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 111% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 2 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $6.37 |
What GUT pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 9.42% yield, $10,000 invested in GUT generates about $942.00 per year, or roughly $78.50 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $6.37, derived from the $0.60 annual dividend and the 9.42% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 157 | $94.20 | $7.85 |
| $5,000 | 785 | $471.00 | $39.25 |
| $10,000 | 1,570 | $942.00 | $78.50 |
| $25,000 | 3,925 | $2,355.00 | $196.25 |
| $100,000 | 15,700 | $9,420.00 | $785.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each month — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
GUT dividend payment schedule
GUT pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 17, 2026, with payment on September 7, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when The Gabelli Utility Trust declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | $0.05 | Confirmed |
| September 17, 2026 | October 8, 2026 | $0.05 | Projected |
| October 17, 2026 | November 7, 2026 | $0.05 | Projected |
| November 17, 2026 | December 8, 2026 | $0.05 | Projected |
| December 17, 2026 | January 7, 2027 | $0.05 | Projected |
| January 17, 2027 | February 7, 2027 | $0.05 | Projected |
To collect a GUT dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How GUT's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. GUT's 9.42% is 5.67 percentage points above that median, ranking 169th of 584 by yield.
Within Financial Services, where we track 102 names, the median yield is 9.22% — putting GUT above its sector.
Its 2-year run of dividend increases ranks 279th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
GUT pays out roughly 111% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
GUT pays monthly, which suits investors who want dividend income to line up with monthly living expenses rather than arriving in quarterly lumps.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
GUT dividend FAQ
When is the next GUT ex-dividend date?
The next GUT ex-dividend date is August 17, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 7, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is GUT's dividend yield?
GUT currently yields 9.42%, based on $0.60 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does GUT pay dividends?
GUT pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.05 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of GUT generate?
At the current 9.42% yield, $10,000 invested in GUT would produce roughly $942.00 per year, or about $78.50 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has GUT increased its dividend?
Yes — GUT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
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