Union Pacific Corporation, through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, operates in the railroad business in the United States. The company offers transportation services for grain and grain products, fertilizers, food and refrigerated products, and coal and renewables to grain processors, animal feeders, ethanol producers, and other agricultural users; petroleum, and liquid petroleum gases; and construction products, industrial chemicals, plastics, forest products, specialized products, metals and ores, soda ash, and sand, as well as finished automobiles, automotive parts, and merchandise in intermodal containers. As of December 31, 2021, its rail network included 32,452 route miles connecting Pacific Coast and Gulf Coast ports with the Midwest and Eastern United States gateways. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Union Pacific Dividend Announcement
• Union Pacific announced a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-30. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-09
• Union Pacific annual dividend for 2024 was $5.28
• Union Pacific annual dividend for 2023 was $5.20
• Union Pacific's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.69%
• Union Pacific's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 48.15%
• Union Pacific's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 11.19% year
• Union Pacific's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 5.80% year
Union Pacific Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-09 | $1.34 | quarterly | 2024-12-30 |
2024-08-30 | $1.34 | quarterly | 2024-09-30 |
2024-05-31 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2024-06-28 |
2024-02-28 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2024-03-29 |
2023-12-07 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2023-12-28 |
2023-08-30 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2023-09-29 |
2023-05-30 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2023-06-30 |
2023-02-27 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2023-03-31 |
2022-12-16 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2022-12-29 |
2022-08-30 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2022-09-30 |
2022-05-27 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2022-06-30 |
2022-02-25 | $1.18 | quarterly | 2022-03-31 |
2021-12-17 | $1.18 | quarterly | 2021-12-30 |
2021-08-30 | $1.07 | quarterly | 2021-09-30 |
2021-05-27 | $1.07 | quarterly | 2021-06-30 |
2021-02-25 | $0.97 | quarterly | 2021-03-31 |
2020-11-27 | $0.97 | quarterly | 2020-12-30 |
2020-08-28 | $0.97 | quarterly | 2020-09-30 |
2020-05-28 | $0.97 | quarterly | 2020-06-30 |
2020-02-27 | $0.97 | quarterly | 2020-03-31 |
2019-11-27 | $0.97 | quarterly | 2019-12-30 |
2019-08-29 | $0.97 | quarterly | 2019-09-30 |
2019-05-30 | $0.88 | quarterly | 2019-06-28 |
2019-02-27 | $0.88 | quarterly | 2019-03-29 |
2018-11-29 | $0.80 | quarterly | 2018-12-28 |
2018-08-30 | $0.80 | quarterly | 2018-09-28 |
2018-05-30 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2018-06-29 |
2018-02-27 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2018-03-30 |
2017-11-29 | $0.67 | quarterly | 2017-12-28 |
2017-08-29 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2017-09-29 |
2017-05-26 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2017-06-30 |
2017-02-24 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2017-03-31 |
2016-11-28 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2016-12-29 |
2016-08-29 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2016-09-30 |
2016-05-26 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2016-06-30 |
2016-02-25 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2016-03-31 |
2015-11-25 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2015-12-30 |
2015-08-27 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2015-09-30 |
2015-05-27 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2015-06-30 |
2015-02-25 | $0.55 | quarterly | 2015-03-30 |
2014-11-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2015-01-02 |
2014-08-27 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2014-10-01 |
2014-06-12 | $0.46 | quarterly | 2014-07-01 |
2014-02-26 | $0.91 | quarterly | 2014-04-01 |
2013-11-29 | $0.79 | quarterly | 2014-01-02 |
2013-08-28 | $0.79 | quarterly | 2013-10-01 |
2013-05-29 | $0.69 | quarterly | 2013-07-01 |
2013-02-26 | $0.69 | quarterly | 2013-04-01 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Union Pacific's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Union Pacific publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Union Pacific distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Union Pacific are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Union Pacific sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Union Pacific distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Union Pacific declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Union Pacific's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Union Pacific's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.