UBS Group AG (UBS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
UBS Dividend Income Check
Safety
38.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.2% and trend is rising.
UBS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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UBS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
UBS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
UBS Group AG distributes 38.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 56.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UBS has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 21.4% and 5-year CAGR of 4.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UBS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 251.4%, with dividends contributing 24.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,234 today.
UBS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026Latest | $0.5500 | — | 1.30% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $0.5500 | ↓ -38.3% | 1.27% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | $0.8919 | ↑ +28.8% | 3.21% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.6923 | ↑ +25.4% | 2.58% | May 3, 2024 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | $0.5521 | ↑ +10.7% | 2.60% | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | $0.4988 | ↑ +34.8% | 2.80% | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Apr 13, 2021 | $0.3700 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.70% | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $0.3657 | ↑ +0.2% | 4.95% | Nov 27, 2020 |
UBS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $157.7B | 1.4% | 38.7% | 8 | Sustainable | |
| $355.5B | 1.9% | 39.1% | 12 | Sustainable | |
| $348.3B | 1.5% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable | |
1st | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd | $266.5B | 2.0% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
| $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $264.5B | 2.1% | 25.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
| $100.0B | 1.4% | 26.1% | 15 | Sustainable | |
| $48.6B | 1.8% | 30.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
UBS Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7.7% |
| 2025 | $0.89 | 28.8% | 1 | $1.87 | 47.7% | 2.10x | 6.2% |
| 2024 | $0.69 | 25.4% | 1 | $1.52 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $0.55 | 10.7% | 1 | $8.86 | 6.2% | 16.05x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $0.50 | 34.8% | 1 | $2.25 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.37 | -49.4% | 1 | $2.06 | 18.0% | 5.57x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $0.73 | 6.0% | 2 | $1.77 | 41.3% | 2.42x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $0.69 | 6.3% | 1 | $1.14 | 60.4% | 1.65x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $0.65 | 6.8% | 1 | $1.27 | 51.1% | 1.96x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $0.61 | -30.6% | 1 | $0.25 | 242.8% | 0.41x | 4.2% |
Full Stock Analysis
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UBS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UBS stock.
How much dividend does UBS pay per share?
UBS Group AG (UBS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UBS's next ex-dividend date?
UBS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UBS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UBS's dividend safe?
UBS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.7% and FCF payout ratio of +56.8%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is UBS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, UBS Group AG is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UBS pay dividends?
UBS Group AG pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UBS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UBS five years ago would be worth approximately $35,139 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UBS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UBS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.