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UCB Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

UCB's dividend history, current yield (0.6%), dividend growth rate (1.9%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Pharmaceuticals).

Yield 12m 0.59%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.97
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.86%
Overall Dividend Rating 45.55%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.01%
Payout Ratio 24.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 95.4%
Total Return 12m: 19.92%
Total Return 5y: 69.54%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SIGA 427 M 9.72% 14.3%
PFE 139,178 M 6.76% 6.75%
OGN 2,620 M 6.74% 3.15%
GS71 84,179 M 4.89% 6.08%
BMY 98,518 M 4.83% 5.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
RDY 13,255 M 54.2% 93.0%
RPRX 18,700 M 22.9% 100%
ZTS 75,160 M 16.7% 100%
NVO 352,001 M 17.3% 95.5%
LLY 728,989 M 11.9% 99.5%

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SIGA
SIGA Technologies
 9.72% Yield
RDY
Dr. Reddy’s
 3.78% Yield
MRK
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 3.50% Yield
ZTS
Zoetis
 1.41% Yield
SAN
Sanofi
 4.37% Yield
NVO
Novo Nordisk
 1.76% Yield

UCB Dividend History: Last 35 Payments (EUR) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-04-25 2025-04-29 Interim 0.973 2.2% 0.66%
2024-04-26 2024-04-30 Final 0.952 2.3% 0.77%
2023-04-28 2023-05-03 Final 0.931 2.3% 1.1%
2022-04-29 2022-05-03 Final 0.91 2.4% 0.83%
2021-04-30 2021-05-04 Final 0.889 2.4% 1.16%
2020-05-04 2020-05-06 Final 0.868 2.5% N/A
2019-04-26 2019-04-30 Final 0.847 2.5% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-05-02 Final 0.826 2.6% N/A
2017-04-28 2017-05-03 Final 0.805 0.2% N/A
2016-04-29 2016-05-03 Final 0.803 1% N/A
2015-05-04 2015-05-06 Final 0.795 1.9% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-05 Final 0.78 2% N/A
2013-05-02 2013-05-07 Final 0.765 2% N/A
2012-04-27 0.75 2% N/A
2011-05-02 0.735 2.1% N/A
2010-05-03 0.72 4.3% N/A
2009-05-05 0.69 0% N/A
2008-04-28 0.69 2.2% N/A
2007-04-30 0.675 2.3% N/A
2006-06-16 0.66 2.3% N/A
2005-06-17 0.645 4.9% N/A
2004-06-11 0.615 2.5% N/A
2003-06-13 0.6 46.3% N/A
2003-04-15 0.41 -28.1% N/A
2002-06-14 0.57 50% N/A
2002-04-17 0.38 -20.8% N/A
2001-06-14 0.48 28% N/A
2000-06-14 0.375 31.6% N/A
1999-06-11 0.285 35.3% N/A
1998-06-11 0.2107 750% N/A
1997-12-23 0.0248 -84.6% N/A
1997-06-25 0.1611 550% N/A
1996-12-16 0.0248 -80% N/A
1996-06-20 0.124 400% N/A
1995-12-15 0.0248 0% N/A

UCB Dividend FAQ

Does UCB pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, UCB paid a dividend of 0.97 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-25 and the payout was 0.973 EUR.

What is the Dividend Yield of UCB?

As of June 2025, UCB`s dividend yield is 0.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.97 EUR by the current share price of 163.45.

How often does UCB pay dividends?

UCB pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), UCB has issued 1 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UCB?

The next ex-dividend date for UCB (UCB) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of UCB?

UCB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.86% per year.
Weak growth: UCB's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UCB?

UCB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.01%. If you bought UCB's shares at 96.41 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.97 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.01% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UCB?

UCB Payout Consistency is 95.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: UCB has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UCB have a good Dividend Yield?

UCB`s 0.59% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UCB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UCB is 24.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UCB?

UCB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UCB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UCB`s Outstanding Shares?

UCB`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.52% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 10.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has UCB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-01-04 with a factor of 100:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 100.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 187,217,000
2002 145,933,000 -22.05%
2003 145,933,000
2004 146,123,000 +0.13%
2005 146,123,000
2006 147,743,000 +1.11%
2007 183,372,000 +24.12%
2008 182,591,000 -0.43%
2009 186,431,000 +2.1%
2010 184,203,000 -1.2%
2011 190,409,000 +3.37%
2012 179,341,000 -5.81%
2013 182,414,800 +1.71%
2014 190,250,300 +4.3%
2015 192,055,200 +0.95%
2016 188,365,000 -1.92%
2017 188,309,100 -0.03%
2018 188,484,000 +0.09%
2019 188,583,000 +0.05%
2020 199,604,200 +5.84%
2021 193,883,700 -2.87%
2022 192,175,900 -0.88%
2023 199,618,200 +3.87%
2024 194,435,600 -2.6%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.