Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
$290.16
-7.79 (-2.61%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield1.92%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$5.56paid in the last year
Payout ratio43%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised8 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+7.0%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $4.18 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $5.44 | 4 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $5.28 | 4 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $5.20 | 4 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $5.08 | 4 | +18.4% |
| 2021 | $4.29 | 4 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | $3.88 | 4 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $3.70 | 4 | +20.9% |
| 2018 | $3.06 | 4 | +23.4% |
| 2017 | $2.48 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.6050 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $1.4200 |
| May 29, 2026 | $1.3800 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $1.3800 |
| Dec 05, 2025 | $1.3800 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1.3800 |
| May 30, 2025 | $1.3400 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.3400 |
| Dec 09, 2024 | $1.3400 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $1.3400 |
| May 31, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $1.3000 |
| Dec 07, 2023 | $1.3000 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $1.3000 |
| May 30, 2023 | $1.3000 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $1.3000 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $1.3000 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $1.3000 |
| May 27, 2022 | $1.3000 |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $1.1800 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.1800 |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $1.0700 |
| May 27, 2021 | $1.0700 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.9700 |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.9700 |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.9700 |
| May 28, 2020 | $0.9700 |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.9700 |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.9700 |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.9700 |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.8800 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.8800 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.8000 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.8000 |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.7300 |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.7300 |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.6650 |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.6050 |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.6050 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.6050 |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.6050 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Union Pacific pay in dividends?
Union Pacific paid $5.56 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 1.92% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Union Pacific's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was August 31, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.