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Unilever (UNLYF) Dividend

Unilever PLC · Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products · quarterly payer

$65.91

Fairly valued · +11% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Unilever (UNLYF) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.5360 per share, or $2.10 a year, a 3.19% yield at its $65.91 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 12, 2026, paid Nov 26, 2026. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

3.19%

Annual Dividend

$2.10

Payout Ratio

46%

5-Yr Growth

2.6%

Ex-Date

Nov 12, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about UNLYF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Unilever PLC (UNLYF) has a forward dividend yield of 3.19%, based on an annual dividend of $2.10 per share and a share price of $65.91.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UNLYF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Unilever PLC (UNLYF) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • UNLYF last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • UNLYF's next ex-dividend date is Nov 12, 2026, with payment on Nov 26, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UNLYF pays out 46% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • UNLYF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UNLYF's 3.19% yield is 11% below its five-year average yield of 3.60%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for UNLYF is $72.94 per share, 11% above the $65.91 share price, so UNLYF screens as fairly valued.
  • Unilever PLC (UNLYF) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "UNLYF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/UNLYF

Is UNLYF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Unilever PLC (UNLYF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.19% ($2.10/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (46%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.19%
Payout Ratio
46%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 12, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.47
Market Cap
$141.9B
P/E Ratio
13.3
5-Yr Total Return
11%
52-Week Range
$54.56 – $73.88
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)

UNLYF dividend changes

Unilever PLC (UNLYF) pays a variable dividend: across the 47 payments on record since 2014, 23 were higher than the one before and 17 lower. The latest change was down 19.2% to $0.536 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 6, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 6, 2026Lower$0.663 → $0.536−19.2%
Nov 6, 2025Higher$0.599 → $0.663+10.7%
Aug 14, 2025Higher$0.581 → $0.599+3.1%
May 15, 2025Higher$0.539 → $0.581+7.7%
Feb 27, 2025Higher$0.532 → $0.539+1.5%
Nov 7, 2024Higher$0.528 → $0.532+0.6%
Aug 8, 2024Higher$0.525 → $0.528+0.6%
May 16, 2024Higher$0.519 → $0.525+1.1%
Nov 16, 2023Lower$0.529 → $0.519−1.9%
May 18, 2023Higher$0.517 → $0.532+2.8%
Feb 23, 2023Higher$0.500 → $0.517+3.4%
Nov 17, 2022Higher$0.497 → $0.500+0.7%
Every UNLYF payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
UNLYF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →UNLYF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →UNLYF dividend calculator100 shares pay $210.00 a year, $52.50 each quarterCalculate →UNLYF total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNLYF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Unilever PLC (UNLYF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.19% ($2.10/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is UNLYF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, UNLYF's fair value is about $72.94 versus a $65.91 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+11% vs. fair value).

Is UNLYF's dividend safe?

UNLYF has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is UNLYF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for UNLYF is about $72.94 per share, roughly 11% above the current $65.91 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is UNLYF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data UNLYF screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Unilever PLC (UNLYF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.19% ($2.10/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will UNLYF cut its dividend?

UNLYF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does UNLYF pay a dividend?

Yes. Unilever PLC pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.10 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.19%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of UNLYF pay?

At $2.10 per share a year, 100 shares of UNLYF pay $210.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $52.50 each quarter. Buying them costs about $6,591 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is UNLYF's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNLYF's forward dividend yield is 3.19%, based on a $2.10 annual dividend and a $65.91 share price.

What is UNLYF's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNLYF pays $2.10 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is UNLYF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNLYF's payout ratio is 46% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has UNLYF grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNLYF has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next UNLYF ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for UNLYF is Nov 12, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.10 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$52.50
Annual$210.00
Monthly avg$17.50
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