UL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

UL has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 2.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.16%
Payout Ratio 1.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.06%
Consistency Lifetime 91.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.84%
Payout FCF 60.1%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 40.62%

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: -4.9%
Total Return 5y: 15.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Personal Care Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IPAR 2,925 M 3.81% 4.99%
HEN 29,738 M 3.29% 5.72%
UNA 142,507 M 3.59% 4.67%
HEN3 32,016 M 3.02% 5.04%
DSFIR 21,111 M 2.67% 3.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
KVUE 34,060 M 43.7% 100%
IPAR 2,925 M 33.8% 94.3%
OR 215,644 M 15.0% 99.9%
ICOS 1,282 M 8.91% 100%
BEI 23,369 M 9.33% 92.7%

UL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-04-10 Quarterly 0.5547 10.8% 0.76%
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.5007 1.6% 0.83%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.4928 0.5% 0.8%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.4905 10.2% 0.8%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.4451 -1.7% 0.78%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.4528 -0.4% 0.77%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.4545 12.2% 0.75%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.405 -7.2% 0.75%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.4363 0.9% 0.86%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.4322 -4.4% 0.91%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.4519 0.9% 0.87%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.4477 2.9% 0.84%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-21 Quarterly 0.4351 8.5% 0.86%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.401 -7.6% 0.84%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.4337 0% 0.89%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-16 Quarterly 0.4337 -6.5% 1.01%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-22 Quarterly 0.464 -2% 0.94%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.4737 -1.1% 0.9%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-09-08 Quarterly 0.4791 -2.5% 0.83%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.4913 0.4% 0.81%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.4893 6.1% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.4614 3.2% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-09-09 Quarterly 0.447 5.6% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-04 Quarterly 0.4233 -1.6% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.4301 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-12-04 Quarterly 0.43 -1.5% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-11 Quarterly 0.4366 -1.2% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-06-05 Quarterly 0.4419 6.2% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.4163 -1.5% N/A
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-12-05 Quarterly 0.4225 -1% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-09-05 Quarterly 0.4267 -5.4% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-06-06 Quarterly 0.4513 7.7% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.4192 5.6% N/A
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-12-13 Quarterly 0.3968 1.9% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-09-06 Quarterly 0.3895 8.3% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-06-07 Quarterly 0.3598 11.5% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.3227 -3.1% N/A
2016-10-26 2016-10-28 2016-12-07 Quarterly 0.3329 0.4% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-07 Quarterly 0.3315 -3.2% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.3426 10.8% N/A
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-09 Quarterly 0.3091 -4.1% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-12-09 Quarterly 0.3223 4.7% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-09 Quarterly 0.3078 2.9% N/A
2015-04-22 2015-04-24 2015-06-03 Quarterly 0.299 -3.5% N/A
2015-02-04 2015-02-07 2015-03-11 Quarterly 0.3098 -9.3% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.3416 -5.4% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.3611 -2.5% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-11 Quarterly 0.3702 6.4% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-03-12 Quarterly 0.3479 -0.7% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-11 Quarterly 0.3502 0% N/A

UL Dividend FAQ

Unilever PLC (UL) is a global fast-moving consumer goods company. It operates across multiple geographic regions and is structured into four main segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods. The consumer staples sector, in which Unilever operates, is generally characterized by stable demand for essential products.

What is the Dividend Yield of UL?

As of March 2026, UL`s dividend yield is 3.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.04 USD by the current share price of 61.48.

Does UL pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, UL paid a dividend of 2.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.5547 USD.

How often does UL pay dividends?

UL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

UL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UL for the next payments are between 0.538 (-3.0%) and 0.546 (-1.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will UL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5547 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Unilever (UL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of UL?

UL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.06% per year.
Negative growth: UL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of UL?

UL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.84%. If you bought UL's shares at 53.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.84% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UL?

UL Payout Consistency is 91.9%. 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.
Very consistent: Unilever has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UL have a good Dividend Yield?

UL`s 3.16% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UL is 1.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UL?

UL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UL's Outstanding Shares?

Unilever's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has UL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 9, 2025 with a ratio of 888:1000.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 2,989,285,200
1986 2,989,285,200
1987 2,981,230,200 -0.27%
1988 2,985,775,200 +0.15%
1989 2,990,616,000 +0.16%
1990 2,989,285,200 -0.04%
1991 2,994,116,300 +0.16%
1992 3,013,946,800 +0.66%
1993 3,017,736,500 +0.13%
1994 2,026,895,400 -32.83%
1995 3,024,391,700 +49.21%
1996 3,024,658,400 +0.01%
1997 3,625,499,200 +19.86%
1998 3,605,968,200 -0.54%
1999 2,151,441,200 -40.34%
2000 3,483,034,500 +61.89%
2001 3,483,034,500
2002 9,791,693,700 +181.13%
2003 2,899,352,300 -70.39%
2004 3,138,508,100 +8.25%
2005 3,036,108,100 -3.26%
2006 2,984,443,000 -1.7%
2007 5,959,600,000 +99.69%
2008 2,905,900,000 -51.24%
2009 5,771,200,000 +98.6%
2010 5,810,800,000 +0.69%
2011 2,908,100,000 -49.95%
2012 2,915,000,000 +0.24%
2013 2,922,400,000 +0.25%
2014 2,854,100,000 -2.34%
2015 2,855,900,000 +0.06%
2016 2,854,300,000 -0.06%
2017 2,782,300,000 -2.52%
2018 12,973,377,200 +366.28%
2019 2,627,800,000 -79.74%
2020 2,583,950,200 -1.67%
2021 2,561,000,000 -0.89%
2022 2,591,971,800 +1.21%
2023 2,528,000,000 -2.47%
2024 2,503,200,000 -0.98%
2025 2,195,300,000 -12.3%

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: 2026-03-16 02:15