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UNP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

UNP has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 5.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.40
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.93%
Payout Ratio 46.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 94.87%

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.
Total Return 12m: -4.3% (S&P 500: 15.5%)
Total Return 5y: 22.8% (S&P 500: 108.4%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
GET 9,665 M 3.72% 5.24%
R 7,881 M 1.83% 7.74%
LSTR 4,295 M 2.71% 3.06%
TFII 7,579 M 1.90% 3.94%
CNI 58,956 M 2.62% 2.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GET 9,665 M 122% 87.9%
ODFL 28,621 M 36.2% 97.2%
TFII 7,579 M 20.0% 92.6%
KNX 6,476 M 18.9% 92.3%
JBHT 16,146 M 12.3% 82.8%

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UNP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.51%
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%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-30 Quarterly 1.07 10.3% 0.48%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.97 0% 0.46%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.97 0% 0.47%
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.97 10.2% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.88 10% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.8 9.6% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.73 9.8% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.665 9.9% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.605 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.605 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.605 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.605 10% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-30 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.5 9.9% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.455 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.455 15.2% N/A
2013-11-29 2013-12-03 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.395 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.395 14.5% N/A
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A

UNP Dividend FAQ

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) operates the Union Pacific Railroad, the largest Class I rail network in the United States, moving a broad mix of bulk commodities (grain, fertilizers, coal, renewables) and high-value goods (automobiles, intermodal containers, chemicals). Founded in 1862 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the railroad serves key supply-chain nodes for agricultural processors, ethanol producers, construction material suppliers, and industrial manufacturers.

What is the Dividend Yield of UNP?

As of October 2025, UNP`s dividend yield is 2.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.40 USD by the current share price of 226.04.

Does UNP pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, UNP paid a dividend of 5.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 and the payout was 1.38 USD.

How often does UNP pay dividends?

UNP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UNP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-29.

Will UNP pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Union Pacific (UNP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UNP?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of UNP?

UNP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.01% per year.
Strong growth: UNP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UNP?

UNP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.93%. If you bought UNP's shares at 184.10 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UNP?

UNP Payout Consistency is 97.0%. 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.

Does UNP have a good Dividend Yield?

UNP`s 2.39% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UNP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UNP is 46.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of UNP?

UNP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UNP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UNP`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Union Pacific`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.25% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Union Pacific ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-06-09 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 937,272,700
1986 903,703,700 -3.58%
1987 903,606,600 -0.01%
1988 904,918,000 +0.15%
1989 800,000,000 -11.59%
1990 806,060,600 +0.76%
1991 816,901,400 +1.34%
1992 733,333,300 -10.23%
1993 820,289,900 +11.86%
1994 821,505,400 +0.15%
1995 821,052,600 -0.06%
1996 984,615,400 +19.92%
1997 992,000,000 +0.75%
1998 992,307,700 +0.03%
1999 1,077,200,000 +8.56%
2000 1,084,000,000 +0.63%
2001 1,104,800,000 +1.92%
2002 1,024,800,000 -7.24%
2003 1,050,000,000 +2.46%
2004 1,057,200,000 +0.69%
2005 1,084,000,000 +2.53%
2006 1,091,200,000 +0.66%
2007 1,045,600,000 -4.18%
2008 1,009,200,000 -3.48%
2009 1,017,400,000 +0.81%
2010 988,200,000 -2.87%
2011 962,800,000 -2.57%
2012 944,000,000 -1.95%
2013 921,400,000 -2.39%
2014 889,800,000 -3.43%
2015 853,700,000 -4.06%
2016 822,700,000 -3.63%
2017 787,000,000 -4.34%
2018 732,900,000 -6.87%
2019 694,900,000 -5.18%
2020 674,100,000 -2.99%
2021 642,100,000 -4.75%
2022 613,700,000 -4.42%
2023 609,900,000 -0.62%
2024 608,600,000 -0.21%
2025 594,800,000 -2.27%

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.

Last update: 2025-10-13 04:40