UNP Dividend History & Yield
Union Pacific Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $1.42 | $142.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $1.42 | $142.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 265 days) | Jun 14, 2027 | $1.42 | $142.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 30, 2027 (in 356 days) | Sep 13, 2027 | $1.42 | $142.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from UNP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.68 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much UNP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 212 | $60,940 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,057 | $304,701 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,113 | $609,401 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.97%. $10,000 in UNP would currently pay about $197 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
UNP dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $1.42 | +2.9% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $1.38 | +3.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $1.34 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $1.34 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | — | $1.34 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $1.34 | +3.1% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2023 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2022 | — | $1.30 | +10.2% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | — | $1.18 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $1.18 | +10.3% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | — | $1.07 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $1.07 | +10.3% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | — | $0.97 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | — | $0.97 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
UNP 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 Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Corporation, through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, operates in the railroad business in the United States. It offers transportation services for grain and grain products, fertilizers, food and refrigerated products, and coal and renewables to grain processors, animal feeders, and ethanol and renewable biofuel producers; and construction products, industrial chemicals, plastics, forest products, specialized products, metals and ores, petroleum, liquid petroleum gases, soda ash, and sand, as well as finished automobiles, automotive parts, and merchandise in intermodal containers. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Railroads. First dividend on our records: Mar 6, 1980. 187 payments tracked.
UNP dividend FAQ
When is UNP's next ex-dividend date?
UNP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.42 per share, expected on Dec 14, 2026.
How often does UNP pay dividends?
UNP pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.42 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is UNP's dividend yield?
UNP's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.93%, based on $5.56 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $288.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.68 per share, is 1.97%.
How much does UNP pay per share?
UNP pays about $1.42 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $5.68 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $568.00 a year.
Has UNP grown or cut its dividend?
UNP has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.4% a year (+3.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of UNP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.97%, you would need about 212 shares of UNP (roughly $60,940 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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