Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.72
Unilever PLC (UL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
75.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
75.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$1.72
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout75.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout29.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR4.2%
5Y CAGR1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return35.3%
5Y Total Return60.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,05610Y ago$22,01120Y ago$46,847
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Unilever PLC distributes 75.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UL has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.2% and 5-year CAGR of 1.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.6%, with dividends contributing 20.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,011 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.77
Avg/Payment$0.5384
Latest Change-7.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.5497 | ↓ -7.2% | 3.14% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.5923 | ↑ +0.6% | 3.31% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5890 | ↑ +0.6% | 3.26% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.5856 | ↑ +11.4% | 3.14% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.5259 | ↓ -1.9% | 3.31% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5360 | ↓ -0.2% | 3.16% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5372 | ↑ +4.6% | 3.05% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.5135 | ↓ -0.4% | 3.41% | Jun 7, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Household Cleaning and Paper Goods
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#3 of 5
Safety
Watch
75.2% payout
Streak
3Y
1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#5 of 5
Annual Dividend History
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.55 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.29 | 9.1% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $2.10 | 0.6% | 4 | $2.29 | 91.8% | 1.09x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $2.09 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.56 | 81.6% | 1.22x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $2.02 | -11.5% | 4 | $2.99 | 67.7% | 1.48x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $2.29 | 9.7% | 4 | $2.32 | 98.6% | 1.01x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $2.08 | 1.9% | 4 | $2.12 | 98.3% | 1.02x | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $2.05 | -0.5% | 4 | $2.14 | 95.6% | 1.05x | 3.4% |
| 2018 | $2.06 | 16.8% | 4 | $3.48 | 59.1% | 1.69x | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $1.76 | 11.4% | 4 | $2.14 | 82.3% | 1.22x | 2.9% |
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How much dividend does UL pay per share?
Unilever PLC (UL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is UL's next ex-dividend date?
UL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is UL's dividend safe?
UL's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +75.2% and FCF payout ratio of +29.8%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is UL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Unilever PLC is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UL pay dividends?
Unilever PLC pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UL five years ago would be worth approximately $16,056 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.