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UG United-Guardian dividend history, payout ratio & dates

United-Guardian's last dividend was on Jul 23, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.35 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.6 per share, the stock yields 6.13%. The latest dividend has grown by $0.1, or 40% from the previous dividend.

Key dates

  • UG last dividend date: Jul 23, 2024
UG dividend stats
DPS
$0.6
Dividend yield
6.13%
Payout ratio
78.9%
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
2.38%
Payout ratio
52.5%

Dividend yield

What is United-Guardian current dividend yield

United-Guardian's dividend yield of 6.13% is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.38%, United-Guardian's dividend yield is 158% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 5.4% of the last 5 years.

Dividend history

What is UG dividend payout history and dates

United-Guardian has been paying dividends since 1996. UG has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 46% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 24% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 18%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
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

What is United-Guardian dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

United-Guardian's payout ratio of 78.9% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 52.5%, United-Guardian's payout ratio is 50% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

UG dividend vs peer dividends

How does UG dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
UG United-Guardian, Inc. 6.13% $0.6 78.9%
KMB Kimberly Clark Corp 3.5% $4.84 62.5%
NUS Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 3.12% $0.24 N/A
EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2.98% $2.33 408.8%
PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 2.25% $3.96 66.7%
IPAR Inter Parfums Inc 2.1% $2.88 61.2%
CL Colgate Palmolive Co 2.08% $1.98 56.7%
SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 1.82% $1.73 42%
CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc 1.04% $1.14 50.2%

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 Jul 23, 2024 (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 $0.6 per share.

What is United-Guardian's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield of United-Guardian is 6.13%.

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 78.9%.

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 and Sharadar.