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Union Pacific (UNP) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (UNP) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.34%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.32
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 6.36%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.80%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.04%
Payout Ratio 48.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.5%
Total Return 12m: -5.32%
#8 in Group
Total Return 5y: 66.50%
#4 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
UNP 134,229m 2.34% 4.04%
GET 9,665m 7.20% 10.9%
SRAIL 2,235m 4.89% 2.78%
NSC 47,720m 2.38% 3.88%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
UNP 134,229m 6.36% 48.0%
GET 9,665m 82.1% 94.8%
CNR 61,073m 8.0% 48.2%
CSX 54,865m 6.70% 27.4%

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UNP Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.34 0.55%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-30 Quarterly 1.34 0.58%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-30 Quarterly 1.34 3.1% 0.53%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-28 Quarterly 1.3 0.57%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-29 Quarterly 1.3 0.51%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-28 Quarterly 1.3 0.56%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-29 Quarterly 1.3 0.58%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-30 Quarterly 1.3 0.68%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-31 Quarterly 1.3 0.61%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-29 Quarterly 1.3 0.62%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-30 Quarterly 1.3 0.56%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-30 Quarterly 1.3 10.2% 0.59%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 1.18 0.49%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-30 Quarterly 1.18 10.3% 0.48%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-30 Quarterly 1.07 0.49%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-30 Quarterly 1.07 10.3% 0.48%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.97 0.46%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.97 0.47%
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.97 0.5%
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.97 0.56%
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.97
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.97
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.97 10.2%
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.88
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.88 10%
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.8
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.8 9.6%
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.73
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.73 9.8%
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.665 9.9%
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.605
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.605
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.605
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.605 10%
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.55
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.55
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.55
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.55
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.55
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.55

UNP Dividend FAQ

Does UNP pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, UNP paid a dividend of 5.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-28.

What is the Dividend Yield of UNP?

As of April 2025, UNP`s dividend yield is 2.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.32M USD by the current share price of 219.32.

How often does UNP pay dividends?

UNP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), UNP has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UNP?

The next ex-dividend date for Union Pacific (UNP) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of UNP?

UNP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.36M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UNP?

UNP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.04M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Union Pacific five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (5.32M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (131.72):

What is the Payout Consistency of UNP?

UNP Payout Consistency is 97.5%.
Highly consistent: Union Pacific has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does UNP have a good Dividend Yield?

UNP`s 2.34% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UNP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UNP is 48.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of UNP?

UNP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.80%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

UNP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UNP`s Outstanding Shares?

Union Pacific`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.13% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Union Pacific ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2014-06-09 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 937,272,700
1986 903,703,700 -3.58%
1987 903,606,600 -0.01%
1988 904,918,000 +0.15%
1989 800,000,000 -11.59%
1990 806,060,600 +0.76%
1991 816,901,400 +1.34%
1992 733,333,300 -10.23%
1993 820,289,900 +11.86%
1994 821,505,400 +0.15%
1995 821,052,600 -0.06%
1996 984,615,400 +19.92%
1997 992,000,000 +0.75%
1998 992,307,700 +0.03%
1999 1,077,200,000 +8.56%
2000 1,084,000,000 +0.63%
2001 1,104,800,000 +1.92%
2002 1,024,800,000 -7.24%
2003 1,050,000,000 +2.46%
2004 1,057,200,000 +0.69%
2005 1,084,000,000 +2.53%
2006 1,091,200,000 +0.66%
2007 1,045,600,000 -4.18%
2008 1,009,200,000 -3.48%
2009 1,017,400,000 +0.81%
2010 988,200,000 -2.87%
2011 962,800,000 -2.57%
2012 944,000,000 -1.95%
2013 921,400,000 -2.39%
2014 889,800,000 -3.43%
2015 853,700,000 -4.06%
2016 822,700,000 -3.63%
2017 787,000,000 -4.34%
2018 732,900,000 -6.87%
2019 694,900,000 -5.18%
2020 674,100,000 -2.99%
2021 642,100,000 -4.75%
2022 613,700,000 -4.42%
2023 609,900,000 -0.62%
2024 605,200,000 -0.77%