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UG Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

UG's dividend history, current yield (7.8%), dividend growth rate (-5.1%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Personal Care Products).

Yield 12m 7.82%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.70
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -5.11%
Overall Dividend Rating 36.10%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.72%
Payout Ratio 111.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 86.9%
Total Return 12m: -6.95%
Total Return 5y: -34.61%
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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.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ESSITY-B 18,966 M 28.8% 30.6%
IPAR 4,419 M 2.41% 7.10%
KVUE 41,182 M 3.83% 3.29%
UL 153,253 M 3.22% 4.15%
HEN3 31,020 M 2.82% 2.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
IPAR 4,419 M 55.5% 94.1%
KVUE 41,182 M 42.3% 100%
DSFIR 29,342 M 25.0% 100%
OR 227,434 M 11.4% 99.9%
EPC 1,072 M 32.0% 61.2%

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IPAR
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UG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-02-18 Semiannual 0.35 0% 3.18%
2024-07-23 2024-07-23 2024-07-31 Semiannual 0.35 40% 2.95%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-02-20 Semiannual 0.25 150% 2.93%
2023-07-25 2023-07-26 2023-08-02 Semiannual 0.1 -67.7% 1.2%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-07 Semiannual 0.31 -16.2% 2.62%
2022-05-20 2022-05-23 2022-06-01 Semiannual 0.37 -43.1% 2.12%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-07 Semiannual 0.65 35.4% 3.99%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-07 Semiannual 0.48 33.3% 2.81%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-08 Other 0.36 -14.3% 2.42%
2020-06-02 2020-06-03 2020-06-17 Semiannual 0.42 -23.6% N/A
2019-12-02 2019-12-03 2019-12-10 Semiannual 0.55 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Semiannual 0.55 0% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2018-12-17 Semiannual 0.55 10% N/A
2018-05-29 2018-05-30 2018-06-13 Semiannual 0.5 -50% N/A
2017-12-08 2017-12-11 2017-12-18 Semiannual 1 138.1% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-12 Semiannual 0.42 5% N/A
2016-12-08 2016-12-12 2016-12-19 Semiannual 0.4 14.3% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Semiannual 0.35 -30% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Semiannual 0.5 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Semiannual 0.5 56.3% N/A
2014-12-04 2014-12-08 2014-12-22 Semiannual 0.32 -33.3% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Semiannual 0.48 -4% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-20 Semiannual 0.5 6.4% N/A
2013-05-28 2013-05-30 2013-06-14 Semiannual 0.47 -50% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-21 Semiannual 0.94 123.8% N/A
2012-05-31 2012-06-04 2012-06-18 Semiannual 0.42 -4.5% N/A
2011-12-14 2011-12-16 2011-12-23 Semiannual 0.44 22.2% N/A
2011-05-25 2011-05-30 2011-06-13 Semiannual 0.36 9.1% N/A
2010-12-13 2010-12-15 2010-12-27 Semiannual 0.33 10% N/A
2010-05-25 2010-05-27 2010-06-11 Semiannual 0.3 -6.3% N/A
2009-12-16 2009-12-18 2010-01-04 Semiannual 0.32 14.3% N/A
2009-05-28 2009-06-01 2009-06-15 Semiannual 0.28 0% N/A
2008-12-11 2008-12-15 2009-01-05 Semiannual 0.28 3.7% N/A
2008-05-29 2008-06-02 2008-06-16 Semiannual 0.27 -3.6% N/A
2007-12-13 2007-12-17 2008-01-07 Semiannual 0.28 3.7% N/A
2007-05-30 2007-06-01 2007-06-15 Semiannual 0.27 22.7% N/A
2006-12-22 2006-12-27 2007-01-10 Annual 0.22 -12% N/A
2006-05-31 2006-06-02 2006-06-16 Other 0.25 13.6% N/A
2005-12-13 2005-12-15 2006-01-06 Annual 0.22 -12% N/A
2005-05-27 2005-06-01 2005-06-15 Other 0.25 38.9% N/A
2004-12-13 2004-12-15 2005-01-05 Annual 0.18 -28% N/A
2004-09-22 2004-09-24 2004-10-08 Other 0.25 66.7% N/A
2003-12-11 2003-12-15 2004-01-05 Annual 0.15 50% N/A
2002-12-18 2002-12-20 2003-01-08 Annual 0.1 0% N/A
2001-12-21 2001-12-26 2002-01-10 Annual 0.1 0% N/A
2000-12-14 2000-12-18 2001-01-05 Annual 0.1 25% N/A
1999-12-13 1999-12-15 2000-01-07 Annual 0.08 14.3% N/A
1998-12-08 1998-12-10 1999-01-05 Annual 0.07 16.7% N/A
1997-12-10 1997-12-12 1998-01-05 Annual 0.06 20% N/A
1996-12-06 1996-12-10 1997-01-06 Annual 0.05 0% N/A

UG Dividend FAQ

Does UG pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, UG paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-10 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of UG?

As of July 2025, UG`s dividend yield is 7.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 8.00.

How often does UG pay dividends?

UG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), UG has issued 2 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UG?

The next ex-dividend date for United-Guardian (UG) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of UG?

UG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -5.11% per year.
Negative growth: UG's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of UG?

UG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.72%. If you bought UG's shares at 12.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.72% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UG?

UG Payout Consistency is 86.9%. 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.
Moderately consistent: United-Guardian has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UG have a good Dividend Yield?

UG`s 7.82% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UG is 111.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of UG?

UG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 36.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UG`s Outstanding Shares?

United-Guardian`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.00% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 0.0%),

Has United-Guardian ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1985-09-12 with a factor of 6:5. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 4,763,000
1986 4,796,000 +0.69%
1987 4,796,000
1988 4,763,000 -0.69%
1989 4,763,000
1990 4,763,000
1991 4,763,000
1992 4,763,000
1993 5,000,000 +4.98%
1994 4,763,000 -4.74%
1995 5,000,000 +4.98%
1996 4,763,000 -4.74%
1997 5,000,000 +4.98%
1998 5,000,000
1999 4,917,900 -1.64%
2000 4,888,800 -0.59%
2001 4,887,100 -0.03%
2002 4,894,300 +0.15%
2003 4,936,700 +0.87%
2004 4,940,300 +0.07%
2005 4,944,300 +0.08%
2006 4,944,900 +0.01%
2007 4,946,400 +0.03%
2008 4,946,400
2009 4,946,400
2010 4,596,400 -7.08%
2011 4,596,400
2012 4,596,400
2013 4,596,400
2014 4,596,400
2015 4,594,300 -0.05%
2016 4,594,300
2017 4,594,300
2018 4,594,300
2019 4,594,300
2020 4,594,300
2021 4,594,300
2022 4,594,300
2023 4,594,300
2024 4,594,300
2025 4,594,300

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.