UFCS Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

UFCS has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.95%
Payout Ratio 14.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.1%
Consistency Lifetime 98.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.3%
Payout FCF 6.1%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 49.8%
Chowder Number yield + growth 4% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -18.7% avg 2.4% vs now 1.95%
Debt / EBITDA leverage -6.4x healthy
Income per 10k invested 195 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly UFCS annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash United Fire distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year UFCS year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how United Fire's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History UFCS dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how United Fire's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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UFCS Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.11% 20
Mar 0.48% 80
Apr - -
May 0.14% 20
Jun 0.45% 80
Jul - -
Aug 0.52% 67
Sep 0.23% 40
Oct - -
Nov 0.26% 40
Dec 0.33% 60

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 2026-06-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.46%
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 2026-03-10 Quarterly 0.2 +25% 0.53%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.45%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.52%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.56%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.56%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.53%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.78%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.72%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.69%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.78%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.8%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.75%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.58%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.53%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.55%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 Quarterly 0.16 +6.7% 0.49%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.54%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.68%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.59%

UFCS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of UFCS?

As of July 2026, UFCS's dividend yield is 1.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 51.95.

Does UFCS pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, UFCS paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-05 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does UFCS pay dividends?

UFCS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UFCS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-05.

UFCS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UFCS for the next payments are between 0.195 (-2.5%) and 0.218 (+9.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.57%.

Will UFCS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for United Fire (UFCS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UFCS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for United Fire (UFCS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UFCS?

UFCS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.05% per year. Weak growth: UFCS's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UFCS?

UFCS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.30%. If you bought UFCS's shares at 21.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UFCS?

UFCS Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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: United Fire has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UFCS have a good Dividend Yield?

UFCS's 1.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UFCS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UFCS is 14.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UFCS?

UFCS's Overall Dividend Rating is 49.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UFCS Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in UFCS's Outstanding Shares?

United Fire's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.1% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 71.9%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has UFCS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 16, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 17,608,700 0%
1986 22,962,000 +30.4%
1987 22,548,000 -1.8%
1988 22,054,000 -2.19%
1989 21,820,000 -1.06%
1990 21,628,000 -0.88%
1991 21,628,000 0%
1992 21,638,000 +0.05%
1993 21,638,000 0%
1994 21,650,000 +0.06%
1995 21,658,000 +0.04%
1996 21,454,000 -0.94%
1997 21,412,000 -0.2%
1998 20,184,000 -5.74%
1999 20,120,100 -0.32%
2000 20,071,600 -0.24%
2001 20,167,300 +0.48%
2002 21,082,800 +4.54%
2003 21,710,000 +2.97%
2004 22,639,900 +4.28%
2005 23,598,800 +4.24%
2006 26,132,500 +10.74%
2007 27,190,800 +4.05%
2008 26,613,400 -2.12%
2009 26,435,300 -0.67%
2010 26,409,100 -0.1%
2011 25,572,500 -3.17%
2012 25,387,200 -0.72%
2013 25,586,000 +0.78%
2014 25,252,200 -1.3%
2015 25,499,800 +0.98%
2016 25,848,600 +1.37%
2017 25,413,100 -1.68%
2018 25,073,500 -1.34%
2019 25,035,100 -0.15%
2020 25,039,100 +0.02%
2021 25,285,700 +0.98%
2022 25,468,400 +0.72%
2023 25,464,900 -0.01%
2024 25,985,000 +2.04%
2025 26,451,000 +1.79%
2026 26,098,600 -1.33%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-01 03:22 UTC