Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.77
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
12.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
UVE Dividend Income Check
Safety
12.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.1% and trend is flat.
UVE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.77
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout12.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout6.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return51.0%
5Y Total Return219.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$31,96610Y ago$26,58420Y ago$372,342
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). UVE's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
UVE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
UVE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. distributes 12.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
UVE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UVE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 219.7%, with dividends contributing 27.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,584 today.
UVE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.85
Avg/Payment$0.1925
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.1600 | — | 1.95% | May 15, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.1600 | ↓ -44.8% | 2.19% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2900 | ↑ +81.2% | 2.47% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 3.35% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 2.96% | May 16, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.1600 | ↓ -44.8% | 3.65% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2900 | ↑ +81.2% | 3.52% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 3.99% | Aug 9, 2024 |
UVE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
12.1% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd UVEUniversal Insurance … | $1.1B | 1.9% | 12.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.3B | 0.8% | 6.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ALLThe Allstate Corpora… | $61.7B | 1.6% | 10.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $69.6B | 1.3% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
 CBChubb Limited | $132.4B | 1.1% | 14.6% | 31 | Sustainable |
2nd  PGRThe Progressive Corp… | $131.1B | 2.2% | 25.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CINFCincinnati Financial… | $28.7B | 1.8% | 21.9% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  KMPRKemper Corporation | $1.6B | 4.7% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
UVE Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $0.77 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.32 | 12.2% | 8.21x | 5.1% |
| 2024 | $0.77 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.01 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $0.77 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.22 | 34.7% | 2.88x | 5.1% |
| 2022 | $0.77 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.72 | — | — | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $0.77 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.65 | 118.5% | 0.84x | 5.1% |
| 2020 | $0.77 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.60 | 128.3% | 0.78x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $0.77 | 5.5% | 4 | $1.36 | 56.6% | 1.77x | 5.1% |
| 2018 | $0.73 | 5.8% | 4 | $3.27 | 22.3% | 4.48x | 4.8% |
| 2017 | $0.69 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.99 | 23.1% | 4.33x | 4.6% |
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UVE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UVE stock.
How much dividend does UVE pay per share?
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UVE's next ex-dividend date?
UVE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UVE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UVE's dividend safe?
UVE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +12.1% and FCF payout ratio of +6.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has UVE increased its dividend?
UVE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does UVE pay dividends?
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UVE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UVE five years ago would be worth approximately $31,966 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UVE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UVE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.