UPS United Parcel Service dividend history, payout ratio & dates
United Parcel Service's most recent dividend was on Nov 18, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.63 per share. At an annualized rate of $6.52 per share, the stock yields 4.84%.
Key dates
- UPS last dividend date: Nov 18, 2024
UPS dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
United Parcel Service's dividend yield of 4.84% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.34%, United Parcel Service's dividend yield is 261% higher. The current dividend yield is above the historical average of 3.3% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
United Parcel Service has been paying dividends since 1999. UPS has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 0.6% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 14%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.63 | 4.82% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $1.63 | 5.05% |
| May 10, 2024 | $1.63 | 4.41% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.63 | 4.37% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $1.62 | 4.69% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $1.62 | 3.61% |
| May 12, 2023 | $1.62 | 3.73% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $1.62 | 3.37% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $1.52 | 3.53% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $1.52 | 2.72% |
| May 13, 2022 | $1.52 | 2.85% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | $1.52 | 2.19% |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $1.02 | 1.96% |
| Aug 20, 2021 | $1.02 | 2.11% |
| May 21, 2021 | $1.02 | 1.92% |
| Feb 19, 2021 | $1.02 | 2.52% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $1.01 | 2.48% |
| Aug 21, 2020 | $1.01 | 2.51% |
| May 22, 2020 | $1.01 | 4.07% |
| Feb 24, 2020 | $1.01 | 3.95% |
| Nov 15, 2019 | $0.96 | 3.1% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | $0.96 | 3.29% |
| May 17, 2019 | $0.96 | 3.76% |
| Feb 25, 2019 | $0.96 | 3.33% |
| Nov 16, 2018 | $0.91 | 3.31% |
| Aug 17, 2018 | $0.91 | 2.92% |
| May 18, 2018 | $0.91 | 3.02% |
| Feb 16, 2018 | $0.91 | 3.2% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $0.83 | 2.93% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.83 | 2.95% |
| May 11, 2017 | $0.83 | 3.09% |
| Feb 16, 2017 | $0.83 | 2.96% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | $0.78 | 2.77% |
| Aug 12, 2016 | $0.78 | 2.79% |
| May 12, 2016 | $0.78 | 2.97% |
| Feb 18, 2016 | $0.78 | 3.05% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.73 | 2.85% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $0.73 | 2.81% |
| May 14, 2015 | $0.73 | 2.78% |
| Feb 19, 2015 | $0.73 | 2.69% |
United Parcel Service dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
United Parcel Service's payout ratio of 98.3% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 32.6%, United Parcel Service's payout ratio is 202% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UPS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS United Parcel Service Inc | 4.84% | $6.52 | 98.3% |
| CHRW C H Robinson Worldwide Inc | 2.28% | $2.45 | 84.2% |
| FDX Fedex Corp | 1.76% | $5.28 | 32.3% |
| EXPD Expeditors International Of Washington Inc | 1.17% | $1.42 | 27.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does United Parcel Service pay a dividend?
Yes, United Parcel Service has been paying dividends for the last 25 years.
When was UPS's last dividend?
United Parcel Service's last regular dividend was on Nov 18, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.63 per share.
How much dividend does United Parcel Service pay (per share)?
UPS has paid dividend of $6.52 per share in the last year.
What is United Parcel Service's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of United Parcel Service is 4.84%.
How often does United Parcel Service pay dividends?
United Parcel Service pays four dividends per year.
What is United Parcel Service's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of United Parcel Service is 98.3%.
Does United Parcel Service pay a good dividend?
United Parcel Service's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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