Does Union Pacific Pay Dividends?
Union Pacific Corporation · UNP · updated
Key facts: Union Pacific dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Union Pacific (UNP) pays a dividend of $1.42 per share every quarter, $5.68 a year, a 1.97% yield at its share price of $289.04.
- Union Pacific (UNP) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Union Pacific (UNP), $1.42 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 31, 2026 and was paid on Sep 30, 2026.
- Union Pacific (UNP) has paid a dividend since at least 1980; SmarterDividends' records hold 187 of its dividend payments.
- Union Pacific (UNP) has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Union Pacific (UNP), 2.9% to $1.42 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 31, 2026.
- At $5.68 a year per share, 100 shares of UNP pay $568.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Union Pacific (UNP) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 45% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Union Pacific Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-union-pacific-pay-dividends
How much does Union Pacific pay?
Union Pacific (UNP) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.42 per share. That is $5.68 per share a year, a 1.97% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $568.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $197.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.42 | +2.9% |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.38 | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.38 | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $1.38 | — |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.38 | +3.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $1.34 | — |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $1.34 | — |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $1.34 | — |
When does Union Pacific pay dividends?
Union Pacific (UNP) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, 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 UNP ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Union Pacific's dividend history
Union Pacific (UNP) has paid a dividend since at least 1980, and SmarterDividends' records hold 187 payments. It has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 2.9%, went ex-dividend on Aug 31, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 1998, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full UNP dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Union Pacific pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Union Pacific (UNP) pays a dividend of $1.42 per share every quarter, $5.68 a year, a 1.97% yield at its share price of $289.04.
How much is Union Pacific's dividend?
Union Pacific (UNP) pays $1.42 per share each payment, $5.68 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.56 per share in total.
How often does Union Pacific pay dividends?
Union Pacific (UNP) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Union Pacific's next dividend?
Union Pacific has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 31, 2026.
What is Union Pacific's dividend yield?
1.97% as of Oct 19, 2026: $5.68 a year in dividends divided by the $289.04 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of UNP pay?
About $568.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $142.00, at Union Pacific's current dividend rate.
Has Union Pacific ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Union Pacific's annual dividend, most recently in 1998. It has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years since.
How long has Union Pacific paid dividends?
Since at least 1980, the start of Union Pacific's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 187 payments.
When do I need to buy UNP 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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