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Genworth Financial Inc.

S&P 500

GNW/Financial Services · Insurance - Life/NYSE

Dividend Yield

4.47%

$0.40 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$9.40P/E17.2MCap3.4BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

67/ 100Safe

GNW's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 3.5% return on equity & 7.8% operating margin. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 8 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.

Risks

  • Return on Equity: 3.5%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Dividend Streak: 0 yrsShort dividend history limits track-record signal.
  • Operating Margin: 7.8%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
0.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

N/A

Profitability

Warning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
0 yrsDanger
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Genworth Financial Inc.

Genworth Financial Inc. is a financial services company with a primary focus on providing insurance and investment solutions. It is best known for its offerings in long-term care insurance, mortgage insurance, and life insurance products, catering to individual consumers, institutional clients, and businesses. Genworth operates across several key sectors, significantly impacting the housing and healthcare industries through its mortgage and long-term care insurance services. Founded in 1871 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth has played a prominent role in ensuring the financial security and stability of its clientele. Its mortgage insurance products help promote homeownership by protecting lenders from borrower default. Simultaneously, its long-term care insurance solutions address the growing need for financial planning in healthcare expenses as populations age. As an integral part of the financial markets, Genworth Financial Inc. is actively involved in underwriting and managing risk, contributing to the economic infrastructure that supports consumer financial wellbeing. This positions Genworth as a crucial player in both the insurance sector and the broader financial services industry, influencing trends and practices in risk management and financial planning.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.47%

Annual Dividend

$0.40

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$7.13 - $9.45

Earnings & Profitability

GNW earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

October 8, 2008

Last Payment Date

October 27, 2008

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

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Total Investment

$940.00

Annual Income

$40.00

Quarterly Income

$10.00

Monthly Income

$3.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GNW's current dividend yield?
Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) currently has a dividend yield of 4.47%, based on a stock price of $9.40 and an annual dividend of $0.40.
When is GNW's next dividend payment date?
GNW's next ex-dividend date is 2008-10-08 and the next payment date is 2008-10-27. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does GNW pay in dividends per year?
Genworth Financial Inc. pays dividends quarterly. Annual dividend data is not yet available.
Has GNW been increasing its dividend?
Genworth Financial Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is GNW's dividend safe?
Genworth Financial Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is GNW's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Genworth Financial Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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