Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.50
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.0%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
UPBD Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
UPBD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.0%
Trailing DPS$1.50
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
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 Yield8.0%
1Y Total Return-12.2%
5Y Total Return-56.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,36510Y ago$20,42520Y ago$11,673
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.
UPBD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
UPBD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Upbound Group, Inc. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — 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: 8.0% dividend yield, 8.0% 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 -56.3%, with dividends contributing 12.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,425 today.
UPBD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.16
Avg/Payment$0.3580
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026Latest | $0.3900 | — | 8.93% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $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 |
UPBD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.0%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
4Y
1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.0%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd UPBDUpbound Group, Inc. | $1.1B | 8.0% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 FCFSFirstCash Holdings, … | $9.9B | 0.7% | 21.5% | 10 | Sustainable |
 RMRegional Management … | $329M | 3.3% | 25.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  WHRWhirlpool Corporatio… | $3.1B | 11.0% | 94.3% | 0 | At Risk |
 AAPLApple Inc. | $4.2T | 0.4% | 13.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  BBYBest Buy Co., Inc. | $12.3B | 6.5% | 74.9% | 8 | Watch |
UPBD Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.39 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.25 | 124.8% | 0.80x | 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% |
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Start ComparisonUPBD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UPBD stock.
How much dividend does UPBD pay per share?
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.0%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is UPBD's dividend safe?
UPBD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +25.0%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
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 $4,365 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 +8.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.