UL Dividend History & Yield
Unilever PLC · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Annual dividends per share
How much UL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 565 | $35,907 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,825 | $179,534 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,650 | $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
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Payout risk check
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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