UNP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield
UNP has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 5.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| GET PA Getlink SE |
11,615 M | 4.46% | 6.65% |
| CNI NYSE Canadian National Railway |
73,799 M | 2.51% | 2.76% |
| UNP NYSE Union Pacific |
167,576 M | 2.26% | 2.79% |
| NSC NYSE Norfolk Southern |
71,695 M | 1.85% | 2.29% |
| CSX NASDAQ CSX |
90,844 M | 1.41% | 1.82% |
| CP NYSE Canadian Pacific Kansas City |
77,934 M | 0.87% | 0.96% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| GET PA Getlink SE |
11,615 M | 53.67% | 100.0% |
| CSX NASDAQ CSX |
90,844 M | 8.94% | 100.0% |
| CNI NYSE Canadian National Railway |
73,799 M | 4.98% | 100.0% |
| UNP NYSE Union Pacific |
167,576 M | 2.75% | 100.0% |
| NSC NYSE Norfolk Southern |
71,695 M | 3.02% | 98.3% |
| CP NYSE Canadian Pacific Kansas City |
77,934 M | 2.53% | 97.6% |
UNP Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.38 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.38 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-30 | Quarterly | 1.38 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.38 | +3% | 0.62% |
| 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.34 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.34 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-30 | Quarterly | 1.34 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.34 | +3.1% | 0.53% |
| 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.57% |
| 2024-02-28 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-29 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-28 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2023-08-30 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2023-05-30 | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-29 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2022-08-30 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.3 | +10.2% | 0.59% |
| 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.18 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-30 | Quarterly | 1.18 | +10.3% | 0.48% |
| 2021-08-30 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.07 | 0% | 0.49% |
UNP Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, UNP's dividend yield is 2.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.52 USD by the current share price of 286.96.
As of July 2026, UNP paid a dividend of 5.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-29 and the payout was 1.38 USD.
UNP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UNP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-29.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UNP for the next payments are between 1.394 (+1.0%) and 1.417 (+2.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.97%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Union Pacific (UNP) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Union Pacific (UNP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
UNP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.75% per year. Strong growth: UNP's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
UNP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.79%. If you bought UNP's shares at 197.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.79% of your original purchase price.
UNP Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Union Pacific has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
UNP's 2.26% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UNP is 46.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
UNP's Overall Dividend Rating is 54.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
UNP 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: 2026-07-06 02:06 UTC