Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.47
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.9%
Payout Ratio
66.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
66.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.9%
Trailing DPS$1.47
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout66.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout41.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return-10.9%
5Y Total Return-52.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,78910Y ago$24,06420Y ago$14,949
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 (15 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Upbound Group, Inc. distributes 66.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 41.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UPBD has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UPBD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.9% dividend yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -52.1%, with dividends contributing 11.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,064 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.08
Avg/Payment$0.3540
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025Latest | $0.3900 | — | 8.77% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 6.60% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 6.33% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 6.27% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.3900 | ↑ +5.4% | 4.93% | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 4.97% | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 4.60% | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 4.25% | Apr 22, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Financial services and insurance software
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.9%
#1 of 6
Safety
Watch
66.7% payout
Streak
4Y
1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st UPBDUpbound Group, Inc. | $1.2B | 6.9% | 66.7% | 4 | Watch |
INTUIntuit Inc. | $114.2B | 1.0% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd SSNCSS&C Technologies Ho… | $18.3B | 1.3% | — | 12 | Unknown |
SPNSSapiens Internationa… | $2.4B | 1.3% | 44.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
OPFIOppFi Inc. | $589M | 1.3% | 32.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd MKTWMarketWise, Inc. | $191M | 5.5% | 21.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.56 | 4.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.50 | 7.9% | 4 | $2.21 | 67.9% | 1.47x | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $1.39 | 2.2% | 4 | $-0.09 | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.36 | 7.1% | 4 | $0.21 | 647.6% | 0.15x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $1.27 | -13.6% | 4 | $2.02 | 62.9% | 1.59x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $1.47 | 488.0% | 5 | $3.73 | 39.4% | 2.54x | 3.9% |
| 2019 | $0.25 | — | 1 | $3.10 | 8.1% | 12.40x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.16 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 3 | $0.12 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 0.6% |
| 2016 | $0.24 | -75.0% | 3 | $-2.13 | — | — | 0.6% |
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How much dividend does UPBD pay per share?
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is UPBD's next ex-dividend date?
UPBD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UPBD typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is UPBD's dividend safe?
UPBD's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +66.7% and FCF payout ratio of +41.8%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is UPBD a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Upbound Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UPBD pay dividends?
Upbound Group, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.47 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2010 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in UPBD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UPBD five years ago would be worth approximately $4,789 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UPBD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UPBD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.