Today, December 27, 2023, marks an important moment for investors of Greenhill & Co (NYSE:GHL). The company will distribute a dividend payout of $0.10 per share, demonstrating an annualized dividend yield of 2.70%. Remember, only shareholders prior to the ex-dividend date on December 12, 2023 are eligible for this payout.

Greenhill & Co Recent Dividend Payouts

Ex-Date	Payments per year	Dividend	Yield	Announced	Record	Payable
2023-12-12	4	$0.1	2.7%	2023-11-09	2023-12-13	2023-12-27
2023-09-12	4	$0.1	2.72%	2023-08-09	2023-09-13	2023-09-27
2023-06-06	4	$0.1	5.92%	2023-05-03	2023-06-07	2023-06-21
2023-03-07	4	$0.1	2.89%	2023-02-01	2023-03-08	2023-03-22
2022-12-06	4	$0.1	5.52%	2022-11-02	2022-12-07	2022-12-21
2022-09-13	4	$0.1	4.63%	2022-08-02	2022-09-14	2022-09-28
2022-05-31	4	$0.1	2.94%	2022-04-27	2022-06-01	2022-06-15
2022-03-01	4	$0.1	2.42%	2022-02-02	2022-03-02	2022-03-16
2021-11-30	4	$0.05	1.25%	2021-11-03	2021-12-01	2021-12-15
2021-08-31	4	$0.05	1.25%	2021-08-03	2021-09-01	2021-09-15
2021-06-01	4	$0.05	1.01%	2021-04-29	2021-06-02	2021-06-16
2021-03-02	4	$0.05	1.68%	2021-02-04	2021-03-03	2021-03-17

Greenhill & Co's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ:RILY) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 20.70%.

Analyzing Greenhill & Co Financial Health

Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.

YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share

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The company demonstrated a positive dividend growth pattern from 2019 to 2022, with the dividend per share rising from $0.20 to $0.40. This signifies the company's commitment to consistently increasing shareholder dividends.

YoY Earnings Growth For Greenhill & Co

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From 2019 to 2022, Greenhill & Co has demonstrated an upward trend in earnings, with earnings per share rising from $-0.01 to $0.19. This positive earnings growth bodes well for investors looking to generate income through cash dividend payouts.

Recap

This article takes an in-depth look at Greenhill & Co's recent dividend payout and its implications for shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $0.10 per share today, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 2.70%.

Greenhill & Co's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with B. Riley Financial having the highest annualized dividend yield at 20.70%.

The upward trend in dividend per share and earnings per share for Greenhill & Co from 2019 to 2022 reflects a strong financial position, supporting the company's ability to consistently distribute profits to their investors.

Keeping a vigilant eye on the company's performance in the coming quarters will allow investors to stay current with any variations in financials or dividend disbursements.

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