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Union Pacific (UNP) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$289.54 +0.39 (+0.13%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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Union Pacific Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.96%
Annual Dividend
$5.68
Next
Dividend Payment
Sep. 30
Dividend Increase
Track Record
18 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
6.99%
Dividend Payout Ratio
45.99%

Union Pacific (UNP) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $5.68 per share and a dividend yield of 1.96%. Investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, August 31, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $1.42 per share, scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026. UNP has grown its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 6.99% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 45.99% of its earnings and 35.82% of its cash flow as dividends.

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UNP Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Union Pacific's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

UNP Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Union Pacific's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Union Pacific vs. The Competition

Compare Union Pacific's annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeUnion PacificIndustrials CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$5.68$0.06$1.69
Dividend Yield1.96%97.25%3.72%
Track Record18 years12 years11 years

Union Pacific Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings45.99%
Based on This Year's Estimate43.63%
Based on Next Year's Estimate40.60%
Based on Cashflow35.82%

Union Pacific Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/29/2026quarterly$1.42+$0.04
2.90%		1.89%8/31/20268/31/20269/30/2026
5/14/2026quarterly$1.38 - 2.1%5/29/20265/29/20266/30/2026
2/5/2026quarterly$1.38 - 2.09%2/27/20262/27/20263/31/2026
11/18/2025quarterly$1.38 - 2.35%12/5/202512/5/202512/30/2025
7/16/2025quarterly$1.38+$0.04
2.99%		2.47%8/29/20258/29/20259/30/2025
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5/8/2025quarterly$1.34 - 2.47%5/30/20255/30/20256/30/2025
2/6/2025quarterly$1.34 - 2.2%2/28/20252/28/20253/31/2025
11/27/2024quarterly$1.34 - 2.19%12/9/202412/9/202412/30/2024

This table shows Union Pacific's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Union Pacific Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Union Pacific is 1.96%. Learn more on UNP's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for UNP shares is $5.68. Learn more on UNP's annual dividend history.

Union Pacific pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Union Pacific's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.42 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Union Pacific's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.38 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Union Pacific's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, August 31, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 6.99% per year.

Union Pacific has increased its dividend for the past 18 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for UNP is:
  • 45.99% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 43.63% based on this year's estimates
  • 40.60% based on next year's estimates
  • 35.82% based on cash flow

Union Pacific's dividend yield of 1.96% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. The company's 18 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Union Pacific's dividend payout ratio of 45.99% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Union Pacific stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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