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United Parcel Service (UPS) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$111.26 -2.97 (-2.60%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$111.90 +0.64 (+0.57%)
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United Parcel Service Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
5.86%
Annual Dividend
$6.52
Recent
Dividend Payment
Dec. 5
Dividend Increase
Track Record
15 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
16.91%
Dividend Payout Ratio
96.45%

United Parcel Service (UPS) pays an annual dividend of $6.52 per share, with a dividend yield of 5.86%. The next quarterly payment of $1.63 per share was paid on Thursday, December 5, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, November 18. UPS has grown its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 5.35%. The company currently pays out 96.45% of its earnings and 55.85% of its cash flow as dividends.

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UPS Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of United Parcel Service's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

UPS Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks United Parcel Service's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

United Parcel Service vs. The Competition

Compare United Parcel Service's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeUnited Parcel ServiceTransportation CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$6.52$0.01$1.57
Dividend Yield5.86%4.17%3.69%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth16.91%19.71%12.20%
Track Record15 years15 years19 years

United Parcel Service Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings96.45%
Based on This Year's Estimate75.73%
Based on Next Year's Estimate69.81%
Based on Cashflow55.85%

United Parcel Service Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/6/2024quarterly$1.63 - 4.87%11/18/202411/18/202412/5/2024
8/7/2024quarterly$1.63 - 5.29%8/19/20248/19/20249/5/2024
5/1/2024quarterly$1.63 - 4.47%5/10/20245/13/20245/30/2024
1/30/2024quarterly$1.63+$0.01
0.62%
4.13%2/16/20242/20/20243/8/2024
11/1/2023quarterly$1.62 - 4.63%11/10/202311/13/202311/30/2023
8/3/2023quarterly$1.62 - 3.57%8/11/20238/14/20238/31/2023
5/3/2023quarterly$1.62 - 3.69%5/12/20235/15/20236/1/2023

This table shows United Parcel Service'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.

United Parcel Service Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for United Parcel Service is 5.86%. Learn more on UPS's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for UPS shares is $6.52. Learn more on UPS's annual dividend history.

United Parcel Service pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

United Parcel Service's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.63 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

United Parcel Service's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, November 18, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 16.91% per year.

United Parcel Service has increased its dividend for the past 15 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for UPS is:
  • 96.45% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 75.73% based on this year's estimates
  • 69.81% based on next year's estimates
  • 55.85% based on cash flow

United Parcel Service's dividend yield of 5.71% is higher than the average Transportation company that issues a dividend. The company's 15 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. United Parcel Service's dividend payout ratio of 96.45% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, UPS will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 69.81% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate United Parcel Service stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 2/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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