Unilever PLC (UL) Dividend
Unilever PLC (UL) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.54%, distributing $2.28 per share annually ($0.55 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.
UL has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
UL dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $2.28 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.55 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 15, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 79% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $64.44 |
What UL pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.54% yield, $10,000 invested in UL generates about $354.00 per year, or roughly $88.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $64.44, derived from the $2.28 annual dividend and the 3.54% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 15.5 | $35.40 | $8.85 |
| $5,000 | 77.6 | $177.00 | $44.25 |
| $10,000 | 155.2 | $354.00 | $88.50 |
| $25,000 | 387.9 | $885.00 | $221.25 |
| $100,000 | 1,551.7 | $3,540.00 | $885.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
UL dividend payment schedule
UL pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 15, 2026, with payment on September 5, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Unilever PLC declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | September 5, 2026 | $0.55 | Confirmed |
| November 15, 2026 | December 6, 2026 | $0.55 | Projected |
| February 15, 2027 | March 8, 2027 | $0.55 | Projected |
| May 15, 2027 | June 5, 2027 | $0.55 | Projected |
To collect a UL dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How UL's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. UL's 3.54% is 0.21 percentage points below that median, ranking 307th of 584 by yield.
Within Consumer Defensive, where we track 17 names, the median yield is 2.45% — putting UL above its sector.
Its 3-year run of dividend increases ranks 253rd out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
UL pays out roughly 79% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, UL distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
UL dividend FAQ
When is the next UL ex-dividend date?
The next UL ex-dividend date is August 15, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 5, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is UL's dividend yield?
UL currently yields 3.54%, based on $2.28 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does UL pay dividends?
UL pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.55 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of UL generate?
At the current 3.54% yield, $10,000 invested in UL would produce roughly $354.00 per year, or about $88.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has UL increased its dividend?
Yes — UL has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
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