UG United-Guardian dividend history, payout ratio & dates
United-Guardian's last dividend was on Feb 10, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.35 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.7 per share, the stock yields 6.87%.
Key dates
- UG last dividend date: Feb 10, 2025
UG dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
United-Guardian's dividend yield of 6.87% is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.49%, United-Guardian's dividend yield is 176% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 5.5% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
United-Guardian has been paying dividends since 1996. UG has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 100% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 23% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 63%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 92.1% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 49.8%, United-Guardian's payout ratio is 85% 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. | 6.87% | $0.7 | 92.1% |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 3.45% | $4.88 | 64.4% |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 3.12% | $2.33 | N/A |
| NUS Nu Skin Enterprises Inc | 2.97% | $0.24 | N/A |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.33% | $4.03 | 62.5% |
| SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc | 2.23% | $1.78 | 43.4% |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 2.17% | $2 | 56.7% |
| IPAR Inter Parfums Inc | 2.16% | $3 | 63.8% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 1.04% | $1.15 | 47.9% |
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 10, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.35 per share.
How much dividend does United-Guardian pay (per share)?
On an annual basis UG pays $0.7 per share.
What is United-Guardian's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of United-Guardian is 6.87%.
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 92.1%.
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. Data from 
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