UPS Dividend History & Analysis | 6.7% Yield
UPS has a dividend yield of 6.7% and paid 6.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOG MC Cia de Distribucion Integral |
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| LOG MC Cia de Distribucion Integral |
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| CTT LS CTT Correios de Portugal |
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UPS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-06-04 | Quarterly | 1.64 | 0% | 1.69% |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-03-05 | Quarterly | 1.64 | 0% | 1.4% |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-12-04 | Quarterly | 1.64 | 0% | 1.74% |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-09-04 | Quarterly | 1.64 | 0% | 1.89% |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-06-05 | Quarterly | 1.64 | 0% | 1.67% |
| 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-03-06 | Quarterly | 1.64 | +0.6% | 1.43% |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-12-05 | Quarterly | 1.63 | 0% | 1.23% |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-09-05 | Quarterly | 1.63 | 0% | 1.28% |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-30 | Quarterly | 1.63 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-20 | 2024-03-08 | Quarterly | 1.63 | +0.6% | 1.12% |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-30 | Quarterly | 1.62 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | Quarterly | 1.62 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-06-01 | Quarterly | 1.62 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-10 | Quarterly | 1.62 | +6.6% | 0.89% |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-01 | Quarterly | 1.52 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 1.52 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-06-02 | Quarterly | 1.52 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-10 | Quarterly | 1.52 | +49% | 0.73% |
| 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-08 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-09 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 0% | 0.53% |
UPS Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, UPS's dividend yield is 6.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.56 USD by the current share price of 112.95.
As of July 2026, UPS paid a dividend of 6.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 and the payout was 1.64 USD.
UPS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UPS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UPS for the next payments are between 1.603 (-2.3%) and 1.714 (+4.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 5.87%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.64 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
UPS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.15% per year. Strong growth: UPS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
UPS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.29%. If you bought UPS's shares at 153.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.29% of your original purchase price.
UPS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: United Parcel Service has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
UPS's 6.72% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UPS is 97.3%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
UPS's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
UPS Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-28 02:38 UTC