United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Dividend
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) currently pays a dividend yield of 6.09%, distributing $6.56 per share annually ($1.64 per quarter). The company operates in the Industrials sector.
UPS has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years.
UPS dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 6.09% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $6.56 per share |
| Per Payment | $1.64 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 18, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 8, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 122% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 16 |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $107.72 |
What UPS pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 6.09% yield, $10,000 invested in UPS generates about $609.00 per year, or roughly $152.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $107.72, derived from the $6.56 annual dividend and the 6.09% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 9.3 | $60.90 | $15.23 |
| $5,000 | 46.4 | $304.50 | $76.13 |
| $10,000 | 92.8 | $609.00 | $152.25 |
| $25,000 | 232.1 | $1,522.50 | $380.63 |
| $100,000 | 928.4 | $6,090.00 | $1,522.50 |
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.
UPS dividend payment schedule
UPS pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 18, 2026, with payment on September 8, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when United Parcel Service, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | September 8, 2026 | $1.64 | Confirmed |
| November 18, 2026 | December 9, 2026 | $1.64 | Projected |
| February 18, 2027 | March 11, 2027 | $1.64 | Projected |
| May 18, 2027 | June 8, 2027 | $1.64 | Projected |
To collect a UPS 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 UPS's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. UPS's 6.09% is 2.33 percentage points above that median, ranking 220th of 584 by yield.
Within Industrials, where we track 52 names, the median yield is 1.21% — putting UPS above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
Its 16-year run of dividend increases ranks 82nd out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
UPS pays out roughly 122% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, UPS 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.
UPS dividend FAQ
When is the next UPS ex-dividend date?
The next UPS ex-dividend date is August 18, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 8, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is UPS's dividend yield?
UPS currently yields 6.09%, based on $6.56 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does UPS pay dividends?
UPS pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $1.64 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of UPS generate?
At the current 6.09% yield, $10,000 invested in UPS would produce roughly $609.00 per year, or about $152.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has UPS increased its dividend?
Yes — UPS has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years.
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