Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.79
Gold Fields Limited (GFI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
19.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
GFI Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.4% and trend is rising.
GFI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$0.79
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR30.2%
5Y CAGR37.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return41.1%
5Y Total Return288.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)37.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$38,85010Y ago$77,40420Y ago$20,768
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GFI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
GFI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gold Fields Limited distributes 19.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GFI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 30.2% and 5-year CAGR of 37.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GFI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 288.5%, with dividends contributing 37.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $77,404 today.
GFI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.04
Avg/Payment$0.2018
Latest Change+239.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $1.3654 | ↑ +239.6% | 3.88% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.4020 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.07% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3752 | ↑ +121.7% | 2.70% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1693 | ↓ -22.7% | 2.73% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.2190 | ↑ +28.0% | 2.64% | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.1711 | ↓ -29.5% | 3.42% | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.2425 | ↑ +36.3% | 3.88% | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.1780 | ↑ +2.4% | 4.68% | Sep 29, 2022 |
GFI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
19.8% payout
Streak
1Y
37.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd GFIGold Fields Limited | $30.2B | 2.3% | 19.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | $103.4B | 1.1% | 15.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $77.4B | 0.9% | 16.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $28.1B | 0.5% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  AUAngloGold Ashanti Pl… | $40.8B | 4.6% | 71.0% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  BTGB2Gold Corp. | $5.1B | 1.9% | 26.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
GFI Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 13.0% |
| 2025 | $0.78 | 100.2% | 2 | $3.94 | 19.7% | 5.07x | 7.4% |
| 2024 | $0.39 | -6.1% | 2 | $1.38 | 28.1% | 3.55x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $0.41 | 17.6% | 2 | $0.77 | 53.7% | 1.86x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $0.35 | -1.3% | 2 | $0.77 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $0.36 | 123.3% | 2 | $0.91 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $0.16 | 202.3% | 2 | $0.81 | 19.7% | 5.07x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.05 | -6.8% | 2 | $0.19 | 27.8% | 3.60x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.06 | -25.8% | 2 | $-0.42 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.08 | 49.8% | 2 | $-0.04 | — | — | 0.7% |
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GFI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GFI stock.
How much dividend does GFI pay per share?
Gold Fields Limited (GFI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GFI's next ex-dividend date?
GFI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GFI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GFI's dividend safe?
GFI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.8% and FCF payout ratio of +18.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GFI increased its dividend?
GFI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +37.2%.
How often does GFI pay dividends?
Gold Fields Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GFI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GFI five years ago would be worth approximately $38,850 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GFI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GFI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.