UL Dividend History & Yield

Unilever PLC · NYSE

Stock Consumer Defensive Quarterly payer Consumer StaplesInternational
$63.56
-1.00% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
3.50%
$2.2233/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
3.34%
$2.124/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$2.124
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.531
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Nov 2, 2026 Estimated
in 55 days
Next pay date
Nov 16, 2026
in 69 days
Last ex-dividend date
Aug 7, 2026
$0.531 per share
Payout ratio
77%
of earnings
Market cap
136.9B
P/E 21.5
5y dividend CAGR
-0.4%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
3 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
39.4
since Apr 28, 1987
1y total return
-7.6%
price -10.7% + dividends 3.1%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 (in 55 days) Nov 16, 2026 $0.531 $53.10 Estimated
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 142 days) Feb 11, 2027 $0.531 $53.10 Estimated
Sun, Apr 25, 2027 (in 229 days) May 9, 2027 $0.531 $53.10 Estimated
Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 316 days) Aug 4, 2027 $0.531 $53.10 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from UL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.124 per share.

Dividend payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Oct 26, 2016 to Aug 7, 2026; most recent $0.531$0.00$0.40$0.80Oct 26, 2016: $0.3998Oct '16Feb 8, 2017: $0.3874May 3, 2017: $0.4313Aug 2, 2017: $0.4662Nov 2, 2017: $0.4752Feb 15, 2018: $0.5011Feb '18May 3, 2018: $0.5394Aug 2, 2018: $0.5101Nov 1, 2018: $0.5056Feb 14, 2019: $0.4977May 2, 2019: $0.5225May '19Aug 8, 2019: $0.5169Oct 31, 2019: $0.509Feb 20, 2020: $0.509May 14, 2020: $0.5011Aug 6, 2020: $0.5282Aug '20Oct 29, 2020: $0.5462Feb 25, 2021: $0.5788May 20, 2021: $0.5811Aug 5, 2021: $0.5664Nov 4, 2021: $0.5608Nov '21Feb 24, 2022: $0.5484May 19, 2022: $0.5135Aug 4, 2022: $0.4887Nov 17, 2022: $0.4741Feb 23, 2023: $0.5146Feb '23May 18, 2023: $0.5293Aug 3, 2023: $0.5349Nov 16, 2023: $0.5113Feb 22, 2024: $0.5158May 16, 2024: $0.5135May '24Aug 9, 2024: $0.5372Nov 8, 2024: $0.536Feb 28, 2025: $0.5259May 16, 2025: $0.5856Aug 15, 2025: $0.589Aug '25Nov 7, 2025: $0.5923Feb 27, 2026: $0.555May 15, 2026: $0.545Aug 7, 2026: $0.531

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502017: $1.7601$1.760120172018: $2.0563$2.056320182019: $2.0462$2.046220192020: $2.0845$2.084520202021: $2.2872$2.287220212022: $2.0248$2.024820222023: $2.0901$2.090120232024: $2.1025$2.102520242025: $2.2928$2.292820252026 (YTD): $1.631$1.6312026 YTD

How much UL do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month565$35,907$1,200
$500 / month2,825$179,534$6,000
$1,000 / month5,650$359,068$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 3.34%. $10,000 in UL would currently pay about $334 a year ($28 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

UL dividend history

Show recent only
Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 7, 2026 $0.531 -2.6%
May 15, 2026 $0.545 -1.8%
Feb 27, 2026 $0.555 -6.3%
Nov 7, 2025 $0.5923 +0.6%
Aug 15, 2025 $0.589 +0.6%
May 16, 2025 $0.5856 +11.3%
Feb 28, 2025 $0.5259 -1.9%
Nov 8, 2024 $0.536 -0.2%
Aug 9, 2024 $0.5372 +4.6%
May 16, 2024 $0.5135 -0.4%
Feb 22, 2024 $0.5158 +0.9%
Nov 16, 2023 $0.5113 -4.4%
Aug 3, 2023 $0.5349 +1.1%
May 18, 2023 $0.5293 +2.8%
Feb 23, 2023 $0.5146 +8.6%
Nov 17, 2022 $0.4741 -3.0%
Aug 4, 2022 $0.4887 -4.8%
May 19, 2022 $0.5135 -6.4%
Feb 24, 2022 $0.5484 -2.2%
Nov 4, 2021 $0.5608 -1.0%
Aug 5, 2021 $0.5664 -2.5%
May 20, 2021 $0.5811 +0.4%
Feb 25, 2021 $0.5788 +6.0%
Oct 29, 2020 $0.5462 +3.4%
Aug 6, 2020 $0.5282 +5.4%
May 14, 2020 $0.5011 -1.5%
Feb 20, 2020 $0.509 +0.0%
Oct 31, 2019 $0.509 -1.5%
Aug 8, 2019 $0.5169 -1.1%
May 2, 2019 $0.5225 +5.0%
Feb 14, 2019 $0.4977 -1.6%
Nov 1, 2018 $0.5056 -0.9%
Aug 2, 2018 $0.5101 -5.4%
May 3, 2018 $0.5394 +7.6%
Feb 15, 2018 $0.5011 +5.5%
Nov 2, 2017 $0.4752 +1.9%
Aug 2, 2017 $0.4662 +8.1%
May 3, 2017 $0.4313 +11.3%
Feb 8, 2017 $0.3874 -3.1%
Oct 26, 2016 $0.3998 +0.6%
Aug 3, 2016 $0.3975 -3.3%
Apr 27, 2016 $0.411 +10.6%
Feb 3, 2016 $0.3716 -4.1%
Oct 28, 2015 $0.3874 +4.9%
Aug 5, 2015 $0.3694 +2.8%
Apr 22, 2015 $0.3592 -1.8%
Feb 4, 2015 $0.366 -10.7%
Nov 5, 2014 $0.4099 -5.2%
Aug 6, 2014 $0.4324 -2.5%
May 7, 2014 $0.4437 +7.9%
Feb 5, 2014 $0.411 -0.8%
Nov 6, 2013 $0.4144 +4.0%
Aug 7, 2013 $0.3986 +1.4%
May 8, 2013 $0.393 +7.7%
Feb 6, 2013 $0.3649 +2.5%
Nov 7, 2012 $0.3559 +7.5%
Aug 8, 2012 $0.3311 -8.1%
May 9, 2012 $0.3604 +7.7%
Feb 15, 2012 $0.3345 -3.3%
Nov 8, 2011 $0.3457 -3.8%
Aug 10, 2011 $0.3592 -3.0%
May 11, 2011 $0.3705 +15.0%
Feb 9, 2011 $0.3221 -2.1%
Nov 9, 2010 $0.3288 +6.2%
Aug 11, 2010 $0.3097 -1.4%
May 12, 2010 $0.3142 +2.6%
Feb 10, 2010 $0.3063 -31.1%
Nov 18, 2009 $0.4448 -35.2%
May 20, 2009 $0.6869 +84.8%
Nov 5, 2008 $0.3716 -50.6%
May 21, 2008 $0.7523 +89.2%
Nov 7, 2007 $0.3975 -44.1%
May 23, 2007 $0.7117 -0.6%
Nov 8, 2006 $0.7162 +13.9%
May 17, 2006 $0.6288 +110.3%
Nov 16, 2005 $0.299 -50.5%
May 18, 2005 $0.6044 +107.7%
Nov 3, 2004 $0.2909 -47.9%
May 19, 2004 $0.5581 +113.9%
Nov 5, 2003 $0.2609 -40.1%
May 14, 2003 $0.4354 +92.8%
Nov 6, 2002 $0.2259 -42.7%
May 15, 2002 $0.3941 +11.9%
Apr 25, 2001 $0.3522 +98.2%
Nov 15, 2000 $0.1777 -48.2%
Apr 20, 2000 $0.3428 +91.6%
Nov 17, 1999 $0.1789 -48.8%
Apr 21, 1999 $0.3497 +128.2%
Nov 18, 1998 $0.1533 +65.5%
Apr 22, 1998 $0.0926 -37.6%
Nov 19, 1997 $0.1483 -46.7%
Apr 9, 1997 $0.2781 +109.9%
Nov 22, 1996 $0.1325 -51.0%
Apr 15, 1996 $0.2704 +211.0%
Nov 24, 1995 $0.087 -65.4%
Apr 7, 1995 $0.2515 +287.5%
Dec 2, 1994 $0.0649 -70.3%
Apr 8, 1994 $0.2188 +210.9%
Dec 3, 1993 $0.0704 -61.7%
Apr 8, 1993 $0.1836 +174.9%
Nov 19, 1992 $0.0668 -67.0%
Apr 10, 1992 $0.2025 +219.8%
Nov 29, 1991 $0.0633 -61.2%
Apr 15, 1991 $0.1633 +152.2%
Nov 26, 1990 $0.0648 -62.4%
Apr 9, 1990 $0.1722 +189.0%
Nov 27, 1989 $0.0596 -54.0%
Apr 11, 1989 $0.1295 +162.9%
Jan 5, 1989 $0.0493 +21.2%
Dec 5, 1988 $0.0407 -63.9%
Apr 12, 1988 $0.1126 +138.4%
Nov 23, 1987 $0.0472 -45.3%
Apr 28, 1987 $0.0863

Payout risk check

Yield-trap heuristicLow risk

UL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).

No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.

This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.

About Unilever PLC

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through four segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment offers hair care, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; face, hand, and body moisturizer skin care products; and Prestige Beauty and Wellbeing products. The Personal Care segment provides soap and shower skin cleansing products; and deodorant and oral care, including toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash products.

Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Household & Personal Products. First dividend on our records: Apr 28, 1987. 113 payments tracked.

UL dividend FAQ

When is UL's next ex-dividend date?

UL's next ex-dividend date is Nov 2, 2026 (in 55 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.531 per share, expected on Nov 16, 2026.

How often does UL pay dividends?

UL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.531 per share with an ex-date of Aug 7, 2026.

What is UL's dividend yield?

UL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.50%, based on $2.2233 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $63.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.124 per share, is 3.34%.

How much does UL pay per share?

UL pays about $0.531 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.124 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $212.40 a year.

Has UL grown or cut its dividend?

UL has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.4% a year (-0.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of UL do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 3.34%, you would need about 565 shares of UL (roughly $35,907 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.

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