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
$5.20
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$5.36
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.06%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.14%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 30, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 05, 2025
2.15 %
45.22
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.38 | Dec 05, 2025 | Dec 05, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1.38 | Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| May 08, 2025 | 1.34 | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 1.34 | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 1.34 | Dec 09, 2024 | Dec 09, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 1.34 | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| May 09, 2024 | 1.3 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Feb 08, 2024 | 1.3 | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 1.3 | Dec 07, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.3 | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 1.3 | May 30, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Feb 09, 2023 | 1.3 | Feb 27, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Dec 09, 2022 | 1.3 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 1.3 | Aug 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.3 | May 27, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2014 | 2:1 | +0.25% | -0.45% |
| May 29, 2008 | 2:1 | -0.78% | +1.93% |
| Oct 16, 1996 | 10000:6724 | +1.13% | +3.62% |
| Oct 02, 1991 | 2:1 | +1.27% | -2.34% |
| May 12, 1980 | 2:1 | -0.91% | +0.31% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) 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. Union Pacific Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is UNP'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%. UNP's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.06.
When did UNP last pay a dividend?
UNP last paid dividends on 2025-12-30, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-05.
When was the last time UNP stock split?
UNP stock split took place on 09-06-2014.
How did UNP's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jun 9, 2014, when Union Pacific Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 UNP share(s).