Does Unilever Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Unilever dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Unilever (UL) pays a dividend of $0.53 per share every quarter, $2.12 a year, a 3.21% yield at its share price of $66.16.
- Unilever (UL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in April, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Unilever (UL), $0.53 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026 and was paid on Sep 18, 2026.
- Unilever (UL) has paid a dividend since at least 1987; SmarterDividends' records hold 113 of its dividend payments.
- At $2.12 a year per share, 100 shares of UL pay $212.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Unilever (UL) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 46% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Unilever Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-unilever-pay-dividends
How much does Unilever pay?
Unilever (UL) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.53 per share. That is $2.12 per share a year, a 3.21% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $212.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $321.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.53 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.55 | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | $0.56 | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | $0.59 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | $0.59 | — |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.59 | — |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.53 | — |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | $0.54 | — |
When does Unilever pay dividends?
Unilever (UL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in April, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The UL ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Unilever's dividend history
Unilever (UL) has paid a dividend since at least 1987, and SmarterDividends' records hold 113 payments.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2022, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full UL dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Unilever pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Unilever (UL) pays a dividend of $0.53 per share every quarter, $2.12 a year, a 3.21% yield at its share price of $66.16.
How much is Unilever's dividend?
Unilever (UL) pays $0.53 per share each payment, $2.12 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.22 per share in total.
How often does Unilever pay dividends?
Unilever (UL) pays every quarter, most recently in April, June, September and December.
When is Unilever's next dividend?
Unilever has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in April, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026.
What is Unilever's dividend yield?
3.21% as of Oct 19, 2026: $2.12 a year in dividends divided by the $66.16 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of UL pay?
About $212.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $53.10, at Unilever's current dividend rate.
Has Unilever ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Unilever's annual dividend, most recently in 2022. It has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years since.
How long has Unilever paid dividends?
Since at least 1987, the start of Unilever's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 113 payments.
When do I need to buy UL to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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