UFCS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

UFCS has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.11%
Payout Ratio 14.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.63%
Consistency Lifetime 92.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.39%
Payout FCF 5.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 54.22%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 43%
Total Return 5y: 32.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 10,549 M 14.6% 28.7%
COFA 2,717 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 552 M 10.5% 15.2%
FNF 14,910 M 6.68% 12.0%
DGICA 725 M 4.19% 7.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,910 M 38.3% 30.5%
FIHL 2,021 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 552 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,032 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,283 M 11.5% 99.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Property & Casualty Insurance

ORI
Old Republic
 14.56% Yield
AIZ
Assurant
 1.54% Yield

UFCS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.49%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.47%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.15 -54.5% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.33 6.5% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.31 -89.7% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-20 Other 3 867.7% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% N/A
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-03-22 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A

UFCS Dividend FAQ

United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFCS) is a U.S.-based property and casualty insurer offering both commercial and personal lines. Its commercial portfolio includes fire-and-allied, liability, auto, workers’ compensation, fidelity, and surety products, while personal lines focus on auto and fire-and-allied coverage, plus assumed reinsurance for homeowners multi-peril policies. Distribution is handled through an independent agency network, and the company has operated since its 1946 incorporation out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What is the Dividend Yield of UFCS?

As of January 2026, UFCS`s dividend yield is 2.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.64 USD by the current share price of 35.49.

Does UFCS pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, UFCS paid a dividend of 0.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 0.16 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 2025-12-05.

UFCS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UFCS for the next 4 payments are between 0.223 (+39.4%) and 0.298 (+86.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will UFCS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. 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 1.63% 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 2.39%. If you bought UFCS's shares at 26.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UFCS?

UFCS Payout Consistency is 92.7%. 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 2.11% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UFCS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UFCS is 14.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UFCS?

UFCS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UFCS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UFCS's Outstanding Shares?

United Fire's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.8% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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
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
1992 21,638,000 +0.05%
1993 21,638,000
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 26,390,700 +1.56%

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: 2026-01-05 02:18