UCB Dividend History - UCB SA

Track the latest UCB dividend history! 0.50% Dividend Yield, 1.86% Annual Growth - Explore UCB's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 0.50%
Cash Amount 12m 0.95
Dividend Growth 5y avg 1.86%
Dividend Rating 47.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.36%
Payout Ratio current -
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 95.4%
Total Return 12m: 138.31%
#11 in Group
Total Return 5y: 173.31%
#11 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
UCB 37,712m 0.50% 1.36%
SIGA 504m 9.48% 15.0%
PFE 143,772m 7.94% 7.10%
RDY 13,299m 6.21% 14.0%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
UCB 37,712m 1.86% 47.3%
FAGR 1,252m 30.3% 57.1%
COPN 1,136m 25.8% 48.1%
RPRX 15,048m 22.9% 70.0%

UCB Dividend History - Last 34 Dividends (Paid in EUR)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-04-26 2024-04-30 Final 0.952 2.3% 0.77%
2023-04-28 2023-05-03 Final 0.931 2.3% 1.1%
2022-04-29 2022-05-03 Final 0.91 2.4% 0.83%
2021-04-30 2021-05-04 Final 0.889 2.4% 1.16%
2020-05-04 2020-05-06 Final 0.868 2.5% 1.06%
2019-04-26 2019-04-30 Final 0.847 2.5%
2018-04-27 2018-05-02 Final 0.826 2.6%
2017-04-28 2017-05-03 Final 0.805 0.2%
2016-04-29 2016-05-03 Final 0.803 1%
2015-05-04 2015-05-06 Final 0.795 1.9%
2014-04-29 2014-05-05 Final 0.78 2%
2013-05-02 2013-05-07 Final 0.765 2%
2012-04-27 0.75 2%
2011-05-02 0.735 2.1%
2010-05-03 0.72 4.3%
2009-05-05 0.69
2008-04-28 0.69 2.2%
2007-04-30 0.675 2.3%
2006-06-16 0.66 2.3%
2005-06-17 0.645 4.9%
2004-06-11 0.615 2.5%
2003-06-13 0.6 46.3%
2003-04-15 0.41 -28.1%
2002-06-14 0.57 50%
2002-04-17 0.38 -20.8%
2001-06-14 0.48 28%
2000-06-14 0.375 31.6%
1999-06-11 0.285 35.3%
1998-06-11 0.2107 750%
1997-12-23 0.0248 -84.6%
1997-06-25 0.1611 550%
1996-12-16 0.0248 -80%
1996-06-20 0.124 400%
1995-12-15 0.0248

UCB Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of UCB?

As of January 2025 UCB`s Dividend Yield is 0.50%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 0.95 EUR by the current stock price of 190.85.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of UCB?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was 1.86% per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been growing over time. It is a moderate sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been growing slower than the inflation rate.

How often does UCB pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) UCB paid 1 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of UCB?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is 1.36%. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased UCB SA five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months (0.95) divided by the price 5 years ago (69.83).

What is the Payout Consistency of UCB?

UCB has a Payout Consistency of 95.4%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of UCB?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 47.28 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does UCB have a good Dividend Yield?

UCB`s 0.50% Dividend Yield is considered as: low.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for UCB?

The next Dividend Date for UCB is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UCB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UCB is unknown. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: UCB Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of UCB`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of UCB SA are shrinking at a rate of -0.46% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 10.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did UCB SA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1999-01-04 with a factor of 100:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 100.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2001 187217000
2002 145933000 -22.05%
2003 145933000
2004 146123000 +0.13%
2005 147743000 +1.11%
2006 183372000 +24.12%
2007 182591000 -0.43%
2008 186431000 +2.1%
2009 184203000 -1.2%
2010 196639000 +6.75%
2011 190409000 -3.17%
2012 182157000 -4.33%
2013 182414800 +0.14%
2014 190250300 +4.3%
2015 192055200 +0.95%
2016 188281000 -1.97%
2017 188309100 +0.01%
2018 187217000 -0.58%
2019 188583000 +0.73%
2020 199604200 +5.84%
2021 193883700 -2.87%
2022 192175900 -0.88%
2023 199618200 +3.87%
2024 195007400 -2.31%