STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.71
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.90
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.89%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
3.18%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Sep 12, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Aug 15, 2025
3.53 %
79.51
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.522 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0.52 | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 0.467 | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 0.475 | Nov 08, 2024 | Nov 08, 2024 | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 0.477 | Aug 09, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 | Sep 06, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0.456 | May 16, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 |
| Feb 09, 2024 | 0.458 | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 0.454 | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 0.47 | May 18, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Feb 09, 2023 | 0.457 | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0.421 | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 0.456 | May 19, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2006 | 9:5 | -0.36% | +0.26% |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 4:1 | +0.81% | -2.54% |
| Jul 14, 1987 | 5:1 | +0.32% | +1.71% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unilever PLC (UL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Unilever PLC is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is UL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. UL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.89.
When did UL last pay a dividend?
UL last paid dividends on 2025-09-12, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-08-15.
When was the last time UL stock split?
UL stock split took place on 25-05-2006.
How did UL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on May 25, 2006, when Unilever PLC went through a 9:5 split leaving the shareholder with 9 share(s) who previously owned 5 UL share(s).