UPM Dividend History & Analysis | 6.2% Yield
UPM has a dividend yield of 6.2% and paid 1.5 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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UPM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.4 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 2026-11-06 | Final | 0.75 | 0% | N/A | |
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-21 | Interim | 0.75 | 0% | 2.87% | |
| 2025-10-30 | 2025-11-07 | Final | 0.75 | 0% | 3.29% | |
| 2025-03-28 | 2025-04-08 | Interim | 0.75 | 0% | 2.99% | |
| 2024-10-30 | 2024-11-07 | Final | 0.75 | 0% | 2.71% | |
| 2024-04-05 | 2024-04-16 | Interim | 0.75 | 0% | 2.4% | |
| 2023-10-25 | 2023-11-02 | Final | 0.75 | 0% | 2.36% | |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-21 | Interim | 0.75 | -42.3% | 2.54% | |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-07 | Final | 1.3 | 0% | 4.27% |
UPM Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, UPM's dividend yield is 6.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.50 EUR by the current share price of 23.66.
As of August 2026, UPM paid a dividend of 1.50 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-10-29 and the payout was 0.75 EUR.
UPM pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, UPM has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-10-29.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UPM for the next payments are between 0.313 (-58.3%) and 0.434 (-42.1%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.16%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.75 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-10-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for UPM-Kymmene (UPM) is 2026-10-29.
The next Ex-Dividend date for UPM-Kymmene (UPM) is 2026-10-29.
UPM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -6.52% per year. Negative growth: UPM's dividend growth is negative and declining.
UPM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.49%. If you bought UPM's shares at 27.34 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.50 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.49% of your original purchase price.
UPM Payout Consistency is 98.0%. 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: UPM-Kymmene has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
UPM's 6.17% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UPM is 104.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
UPM's Overall Dividend Rating is 26.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
UPM Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-30 02:38 UTC