UG
United-Guardian
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: UG
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Feb 9, 2026
Dividend yield: 7.14%
Payout ratio: 96.2%
United-Guardian's last dividend was on Feb 9, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.25 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.5 per share, the stock yields 7.14%.
UG dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
United-Guardian Dividend yield
United-Guardian's dividend yield of 7.14% is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.17%, United-Guardian's dividend yield is 125% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 6.0% of the last 5 years.
UG Dividend history
United-Guardian has been paying dividends since 1996. UG has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks a decrease of 29% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 15%.
United-Guardian Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.25 | 7.13% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.25 | 7.17% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.35 | 6.45% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | $0.35 | 5.17% |
| Feb 9, 2024 | $0.25 | 3.78% |
| Jul 25, 2023 | $0.1 | 5.07% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | $0.31 | 5.76% |
| May 20, 2022 | $0.37 | 6.22% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | $0.65 | 7.08% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.48 | 4.99% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.36 | 5.32% |
| Jun 2, 2020 | $0.42 | 5.54% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | $0.55 | 5.47% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.55 | 5.57% |
| Dec 7, 2018 | $0.55 | 6.11% |
| May 29, 2018 | $0.5 | 5.1% |
| Dec 8, 2017 | $0.5 | 4.73% |
| May 25, 2017 | $0.42 | 4.8% |
| Dec 8, 2016 | $0.4 | 4.75% |
| May 27, 2016 | $0.35 | 4.96% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.5 | 5.41% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.5 | 3.64% |
United-Guardian dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
United-Guardian's payout ratio of 96.2% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, United-Guardian's payout ratio is 59% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UG dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG United-Guardian, Inc. | 7.14% | $0.5 | 96.2% |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 4.87% | $5.08 | 79.7% |
| NUS Nu Skin Enterprises Inc | 4.75% | $0.24 | 21.2% |
| IPAR Inter Parfums Inc | 3.19% | $3.2 | 60.6% |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.79% | $4.26 | 60.9% |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 2.31% | $2.09 | 80.4% |
| SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc | 2.24% | $1.88 | 36.4% |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 1.6% | $1.4 | N/A |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 1.22% | $1.21 | 39.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does United-Guardian pay a dividend?
Yes, United-Guardian has paid two dividends in the last 12 months. UG has been paying dividends since 1996.
When was UG's last dividend?
United-Guardian's last regular dividend was on Feb 9, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does United-Guardian pay (per share)?
On an annual basis UG pays $0.5 per share.
What is United-Guardian's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of United-Guardian is 7.14%.
How often does United-Guardian pay dividends?
United-Guardian typically pays two dividends per year.
What is United-Guardian's dividend payout ratio?
United-Guardian's dividend payout ratio is 96.2%.
Does United-Guardian pay a good dividend?
United-Guardian's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.