■ Increase · July 17, 2026
Genesis Energy, L.P. (GEL) Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.20 Per Share
Genesis Energy increased its quarterly dividend by 11.1% to $0.20 per share, payable August 14, 2025. The new yield is approximately 5.4%.
Dividend Increase Details
Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, an 11.1% increase from the prior $0.18 payment. The dividend is payable on August 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2025. The ex-dividend date is also July 31. Based on the current share price, the implied annualized yield is approximately 5.4%.
The company has increased its dividend annually for the last consecutive year, though over the past three years the dividend has decreased at an average rate of 0.1% per year. The payout ratio stands at 47.7%, indicating that earnings sufficiently cover the dividend.
Stock Performance and Financials
Following the announcement, GEL shares rose 3.4% to $14.92 on higher-than-average volume of 180,099 shares (vs. average volume of 298,056). The stock has a 52-week range of $13.75 to $18.64, with a 50-day moving average of $15.13 and a 200-day moving average of $16.47. The company's market capitalization is $1.83 billion, with a beta of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 25.62.
In its most recent quarterly earnings report (May 7, 2025), Genesis Energy reported a loss of $0.06 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.16 per share. However, revenue increased 12.1% year-over-year. The company's net margin was 2.11%, and return on equity was 23.65%.
Analyst Ratings and Outlook
Wall Street analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus on GEL, with an average price target of $19.00. Recent analyst actions include Wells Fargo lowering its price target from $19.00 to $18.00 while maintaining an Overweight rating, and Weiss Ratings downgrading the stock to a Hold (c-). Overall, two analysts rate the stock a Buy and one rates it a Hold.
What it means for income investors
The 11.1% dividend increase signals management's confidence in cash flow generation despite recent earnings volatility. With a payout ratio under 50% and a yield above 5%, the distribution appears sustainable, though the company's high debt levels and negative EPS warrant monitoring.
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