United Parcel Service, Inc. provides letter and package delivery, transportation, logistics, and related services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States. The International Package segment provides guaranteed day and time-definite international shipping services in Europe, the Asia Pacific, Canada and Latin America, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment offers guaranteed time-definite express options. The company also provides international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution and post-sales, and mail and consulting services in approximately 200 countries and territories. In addition, it offers truckload brokerage services; supply chain solutions to the healthcare and life sciences industry; shipping, visibility, and billing technologies; and financial and insurance services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 121,000 package cars, vans, tractors, and motorcycles; and owns 59,000 containers that are used to transport cargo in its aircraft. United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
UPS Dividend Announcement
• UPS announced a quarterly dividend of $1.63 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-09-05. Ex dividend date: 2024-08-19
• UPS annual dividend for 2024 was $4.89
• UPS annual dividend for 2023 was $6.48
• UPS's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.85%
• UPS's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 95.08%
• UPS's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 12.23% year
• UPS's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 10.08% year
UPS Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-08-19 | $1.63 | quarterly | 2024-09-05 |
2024-05-10 | $1.63 | quarterly | |
2024-02-16 | $1.63 | quarterly | 2024-03-08 |
2023-11-10 | $1.62 | quarterly | 2023-11-30 |
2023-08-11 | $1.62 | quarterly | 2023-08-31 |
2023-05-12 | $1.62 | quarterly | 2023-06-01 |
2023-02-17 | $1.62 | quarterly | 2023-03-10 |
2022-11-10 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2022-12-01 |
2022-08-12 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2022-09-01 |
2022-05-13 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2022-06-02 |
2022-02-18 | $1.52 | quarterly | 2022-03-10 |
2021-11-19 | $1.02 | quarterly | 2021-12-08 |
2021-08-20 | $1.02 | quarterly | 2021-09-09 |
2021-05-21 | $1.02 | quarterly | 2021-06-09 |
2021-02-19 | $1.02 | quarterly | 2021-03-10 |
2020-11-12 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2020-12-03 |
2020-08-21 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2020-09-09 |
2020-05-22 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2020-06-10 |
2020-02-24 | $1.01 | quarterly | 2020-03-10 |
2019-11-15 | $0.96 | quarterly | 2019-12-04 |
2019-08-16 | $0.96 | quarterly | 2019-09-04 |
2019-05-17 | $0.96 | quarterly | 2019-06-05 |
2019-02-25 | $0.96 | quarterly | 2019-03-12 |
2018-11-16 | $0.91 | quarterly | 2018-12-05 |
2018-08-17 | $0.91 | quarterly | 2018-09-05 |
2018-05-18 | $0.91 | quarterly | 2018-06-06 |
2018-02-16 | $0.91 | quarterly | 2018-03-07 |
2017-11-10 | $0.83 | quarterly | 2017-11-29 |
2017-08-10 | $0.83 | quarterly | 2017-08-30 |
2017-05-11 | $0.83 | quarterly | 2017-05-31 |
2017-02-16 | $0.83 | quarterly | 2017-03-08 |
2016-11-09 | $0.78 | quarterly | 2016-11-30 |
2016-08-12 | $0.78 | quarterly | 2016-08-31 |
2016-05-12 | $0.78 | quarterly | 2016-06-01 |
2016-02-18 | $0.78 | quarterly | 2016-03-09 |
2015-11-12 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2015-12-02 |
2015-08-13 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2015-09-01 |
2015-05-14 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2015-06-03 |
2015-02-19 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2015-03-10 |
2014-11-13 | $0.67 | quarterly | 2014-12-03 |
2014-08-14 | $0.67 | quarterly | 2014-09-03 |
2014-05-15 | $0.67 | quarterly | 2014-06-04 |
2014-02-20 | $0.67 | quarterly | 2014-03-11 |
2013-11-14 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2013-12-04 |
2013-08-15 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2013-09-04 |
2013-05-09 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2013-05-29 |
2013-02-21 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2013-03-12 |
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UPS Dividend growth
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1. Determination of Dividend: UPS'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, UPS 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, UPS 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 UPS 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: UPS 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, UPS distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: UPS 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 UPS'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 UPS'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.