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UPS Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield

UPS has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 6.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.79%
Dividends per Share 12m 6.55
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.71%
Overall Dividend Rating 81.70%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.99%
Payout Ratio 86.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

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: -23.5% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: -26.5% (S&P 500: 121.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
UPS 73,925 M 6.79% 4.99%
DHL 51,514 M 4.65% 5.89%
PNL 586 M 4.17% 2.19%
ZTO 14,594 M 3.50% 2.48%
FDX 56,490 M 2.23% 2.33%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
DHL 51,514 M 94.2% 92.0%
FDX 56,490 M 20.1% 99.8%
ZTO 14,594 M 34.1% 96.8%
UPS 73,925 M 12.7% 99.6%
EXPD 16,049 M 8.85% 95.7%

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UPS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-04 Quarterly 1.64 0% 1.89%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-05 Quarterly 1.64 0% 1.67%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-06 Quarterly 1.64 0.6% 1.43%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-05 Quarterly 1.63 0% 1.23%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-05 Quarterly 1.63 0% 1.28%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-30 Quarterly 1.63 0% 1.11%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-08 Quarterly 1.63 0.6% 1.12%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-30 Quarterly 1.62 0% 1.17%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-31 Quarterly 1.62 0% 0.91%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-01 Quarterly 1.62 0% 0.96%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-10 Quarterly 1.62 6.6% 0.88%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-01 Quarterly 1.52 0% 0.91%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 1.52 0% 0.75%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-02 Quarterly 1.52 0% 0.86%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-10 Quarterly 1.52 49% 0.73%
2021-11-19 2021-11-22 2021-12-08 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.49%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-09 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.53%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-09 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.48%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-10 Quarterly 1.02 1% 0.63%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-03 Quarterly 1.01 0% 0.61%
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-09 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2020-05-22 2020-05-26 2020-06-10 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-10 Quarterly 1.01 5.2% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-04 Quarterly 0.96 0% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-04 Quarterly 0.96 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-05 Quarterly 0.96 0% N/A
2019-02-25 2019-02-26 2019-03-12 Quarterly 0.96 5.5% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-05 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-05 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-06 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-07 Quarterly 0.91 9.6% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-11-29 Quarterly 0.83 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-08-30 Quarterly 0.83 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.83 0% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-08 Quarterly 0.83 6.4% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-09 Quarterly 0.78 6.8% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-02 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-03 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2015-02-19 2015-02-23 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.73 9% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-03 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-03 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-06-04 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2014-02-20 2014-02-24 2014-03-11 Quarterly 0.67 8.1% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-04 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-09-04 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2013-05-09 2013-05-13 2013-05-29 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A

UPS Dividend FAQ

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) is a global package delivery and logistics firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It provides transportation and delivery services across a broad portfolio that includes air and ground freight, customs brokerage, insurance, and specialized solutions for healthcare and post-sale logistics.

What is the Dividend Yield of UPS?

As of November 2025, UPS`s dividend yield is 6.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.55 USD by the current share price of 96.42.

Does UPS pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, UPS paid a dividend of 6.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-18 and the payout was 1.64 USD.

How often does UPS pay dividends?

UPS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UPS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-18.

Will UPS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.64 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UPS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UPS?

UPS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.7% per year.
Strong growth: UPS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UPS?

UPS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.99%. If you bought UPS's shares at 131.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.99% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UPS?

UPS Payout Consistency is 99.6%. 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 Parcel Service has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UPS have a good Dividend Yield?

UPS`s 6.79% 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 UPS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UPS is 86.8%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of UPS?

UPS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 81.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UPS Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

United Parcel Service`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.64% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has United Parcel Service ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 1,213,432,800
2000 1,134,693,900 -6.49%
2001 1,126,000,000 -0.77%
2002 1,131,481,500 +0.49%
2003 1,132,835,800 +0.12%
2004 1,130,769,200 -0.18%
2005 1,095,505,600 -3.12%
2006 1,080,769,200 -1.35%
2007 1,041,379,300 -3.64%
2008 1,003,000,000 -3.69%
2009 1,004,000,000 +0.1%
2010 1,002,000,000 -0.2%
2011 972,000,000 -2.99%
2012 956,000,000 -1.65%
2013 937,000,000 -1.99%
2014 917,000,000 -2.13%
2015 898,000,000 -2.07%
2016 876,000,000 -2.45%
2017 872,000,000 -0.46%
2018 869,000,000 -0.34%
2019 863,000,000 -0.69%
2020 871,000,000 +0.93%
2021 879,000,000 +0.92%
2022 871,000,000 -0.91%
2023 858,000,000 -1.49%
2024 850,000,000 -0.93%
2025 847,000,000 -0.35%

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: 2025-10-20 04:42