Union Pacific (UNP) Dividend Yield, Date & History $233.99 -0.90 (-0.38%) As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Union Pacific Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.29%Annual Dividend$5.36Recent Dividend Payment Dec. 30 Dividend Increase Track Record 18 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 7.17%Dividend Payout Ratio 49.22% Union Pacific (UNP) pays an annual dividend of $5.36 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.29%. The next quarterly payment of $1.34 per share was paid on Monday, December 30, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, December 9. UNP has grown its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.34%. The company currently pays out 49.22% of its earnings and 36.17% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryUNP Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Union Pacific's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Union Pacific in Dividend Calculator UNP Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Union Pacific's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Union Pacific in Dividend Yield Calculator Union Pacific vs. The CompetitionCompare Union Pacific's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeUnion PacificTransportation CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$5.36$0.01$1.50Dividend Yield2.29%4.13%3.71%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth7.17%19.75%12.26%Track Record18 years19 years25 yearsUnion Pacific Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings49.22%Based on This Year's Estimate48.95%Based on Next Year's Estimate44.41%Based on Cashflow36.17% Union Pacific Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date11/27/2024quarterly$1.34 - 2.19%12/9/202412/9/202412/30/20247/17/2024quarterly$1.34+$0.043.08%2.2%8/30/20248/30/20249/30/20245/9/2024quarterly$1.30 - 2.11%5/31/20245/31/20246/28/20242/8/2024quarterly$1.30 - 2.09%2/28/20242/29/20243/29/202411/28/2023quarterly$1.30 - 2.35%12/7/202312/8/202312/28/2023 Get the Latest News and Ratings for UNP and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Union Pacific and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/26/2023quarterly$1.30 - 2.2%8/30/20238/31/20239/29/20235/18/2023quarterly$1.30 - 2.62%5/30/20235/31/20236/30/20232/9/2023quarterly$1.30 - 2.56%2/27/20232/28/20233/31/2023This table shows Union Pacific's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Union Pacific Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Union Pacific's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Union Pacific is 2.29%. Learn more on UNP's dividend yield history. How much is Union Pacific's annual dividend? The annual dividend for UNP shares is $5.36. Learn more on UNP's annual dividend history. How often does Union Pacific pay dividends? Union Pacific pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Union Pacific's most recent dividend payment? Union Pacific's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.34 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, December 30, 2024. When was Union Pacific's most recent ex-dividend date? Union Pacific's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, December 9, 2024. Is Union Pacific's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.17% per year. What track record does Union Pacific have of raising its dividend? Union Pacific has increased its dividend for the past 18 consecutive years. When did Union Pacific last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. What is Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for UNP is: 49.22% based on the trailing year of earnings 48.95% based on this year's estimates 44.41% based on next year's estimates 36.17% based on cash flow Is Union Pacific a good dividend stock? Union Pacific's dividend yield of 2.38% is lower than the average Transportation company that issues a dividend. The company's 18 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio of 49.22% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Union Pacific stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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