UNP Union Pacific dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Union Pacific's most recent dividend was on Aug 30, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.34 per share. At an annualized rate of $5.24 per share, the stock yields 2.26%. The latest dividend has grown by $0.04, or 3.1% from the previous payment.
Key dates
- UNP last dividend date: Aug 30, 2024
UNP dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
UNP has a dividend yield of 2.26% which is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 1.38%, Union Pacific's dividend yield is 64% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 2.1% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Union Pacific has been paying dividends since 1991. UNP has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 0.8% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 12%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | $1.34 | 2.05% |
| May 31, 2024 | $1.3 | 2.23% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $1.3 | 2.05% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.3 | 2.25% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $1.3 | 2.33% |
| May 30, 2023 | $1.3 | 2.68% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $1.3 | 2.45% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $1.3 | 2.42% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $1.3 | 2.2% |
| May 27, 2022 | $1.3 | 2.13% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $1.18 | 1.83% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.18 | 1.77% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $1.07 | 1.86% |
| May 27, 2021 | $1.07 | 1.78% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.97 | 1.86% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.97 | 1.89% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.97 | 1.99% |
| May 28, 2020 | $0.97 | 2.28% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.97 | 2.37% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.97 | 2.09% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.97 | 2.18% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.88 | 1.98% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.88 | 1.9% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.8 | 2.03% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.8 | 1.95% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.73 | 1.87% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.73 | 1.95% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.665 | 2.02% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.605 | 2.31% |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.605 | 2.14% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.605 | 2.14% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.605 | 2.24% |
| Aug 29, 2016 | $0.55 | 2.29% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.55 | 2.67% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.55 | 2.77% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.55 | 2.6% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.55 | 2.49% |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.55 | 2.05% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.55 | 1.64% |
Union Pacific dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
UNP has a payout ratio of 48.1% which is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 30.7%, Union Pacific's payout ratio is 57% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UNP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 2.25% | $5.24 | 48.1% |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 2.14% | $5.4 | 50.6% |
| CSX Csx Corp | 1.4% | $0.47 | 25.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Union Pacific pay a dividend?
Yes, Union Pacific has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. UNP has been paying dividends since 1991.
When was UNP's last dividend?
Union Pacific's last regular dividend was on Aug 30, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.34 per share.
How much dividend does Union Pacific pay (per share)?
On an annual basis UNP pays $5.24 per share.
What is Union Pacific's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Union Pacific is 2.26%.
How often does Union Pacific pay dividends?
Union Pacific pays four dividends per year.
What is Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio?
Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio is 48.1%.
Does Union Pacific pay a good dividend?
Union Pacific's dividend yield is more than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.