ULH Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

ULH has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.96%
Payout Ratio 88.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 78.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.93%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 33.61%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -38.1%
Total Return 5y: -17.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
R 8,284 M 2.05% 5.69%
LSTR 5,520 M 2.47% 2.92%
TFII 9,786 M 2.04% 2.66%
SNDR 5,168 M 1.54% 2.32%
KNX 9,604 M 1.56% 1.82%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TFII 9,786 M 17.3% 92.9%
KNX 9,604 M 17.3% 90.2%
R 8,284 M 10.8% 96.9%
JBHT 21,448 M 10.5% 83.0%
SNDR 5,168 M 7.93% 85.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation

TFII
TFI International
 2.04% Yield
R
Ryder System
 2.05% Yield
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport
 1.36% Yield
LSTR
Landstar System
 2.47% Yield

ULH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.7%
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.4%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.44%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.39%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.2%
2024-08-30 2024-09-02 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.25%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.24%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.31%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.42%
2023-08-31 2023-09-04 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.38%
2023-06-02 2023-06-05 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.38%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.35%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.27%
2022-09-01 2022-09-05 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.29%
2022-06-03 2022-06-06 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.36%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.56%
2021-12-03 2021-12-06 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.56%
2021-09-02 2021-09-06 2021-10-04 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.48%
2021-06-04 2021-06-07 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.42%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.44%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-09-02 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-12 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-05-03 2019-05-06 2019-05-16 Quarterly 0.105 -51.2% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-14 Quarterly 0.215 104.8% N/A
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-16 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-05-17 Quarterly 0.105 50% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-11-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-18 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-18 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-19 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-12 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-13 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-12 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-13 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-08-14 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-13 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-10-31 2013-11-04 2013-11-14 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-08-01 2013-08-05 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.07 -93% N/A
2012-03-22 2012-03-26 2012-04-05 Other 1 0% N/A

ULH Dividend FAQ

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a diversified transportation and logistics provider operating in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Colombia. The firm is organized into three core segments: Contract Logistics (dedicated inbound services, warehousing, and value-added handling), Intermodal (regional drayage coordinated through company-managed terminals using a blend of owner-operators, company trucks, and third-party capacity), and Trucking (dry-van, flatbed, refrigerated, and heavy-haul moves for a broad commodity mix). It also offers air/ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and related ancillary services to customers in automotive, retail, steel, energy, and manufacturing.

What is the Dividend Yield of ULH?

As of February 2026, ULH`s dividend yield is 1.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.42 USD by the current share price of 18.04.

Does ULH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ULH paid a dividend of 0.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.105 USD.

How often does ULH pay dividends?

ULH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ULH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

ULH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ULH for the next 4 payments are between 0.084 (-20.0%) and 0.108 (+2.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will ULH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.105 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Logistics (ULH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ULH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Logistics (ULH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ULH?

ULH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of ULH?

ULH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.93%. If you bought ULH's shares at 21.81 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.93% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ULH?

ULH Payout Consistency is 78.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Universal Logistics has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ULH have a good Dividend Yield?

ULH`s 1.96% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ULH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ULH is 88.1%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of ULH?

ULH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 33.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ULH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ULH's Outstanding Shares?

Universal Logistics's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has ULH ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 30,000,000
2012 30,000,000
2013 30,000,000
2014 30,000,000
2015 29,000,000 -3.33%
2016 28,000,000 -3.45%
2017 28,000,000
2018 28,000,000
2019 28,000,000
2020 27,000,000 -3.57%
2021 27,000,000
2022 26,000,000 -3.7%
2023 26,000,000
2024 26,000,000

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18