UL — Unilever PLC
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | UL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.96% | 2.97% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 1.08% | 5.04% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 47.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 43 | 22 |
| 1Y Total Return | -14.8% | 0.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.59%
3-Year Growth
2.79%
5-Year Growth
1.08%
10-Year Growth
4.03%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 15, 2026
Next Payment
Jun 26, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 27, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 10, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.5400 | -1.76% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.5497 | -7.20% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.5923 | +0.57% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5890 | +0.58% |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.5856 | +11.35% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.5259 | -1.89% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5360 | -0.21% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5372 | +4.61% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.5135 | -0.44% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.5158 | +0.88% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.5113 | -4.42% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $0.5349 | +1.06% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.5293 | +2.84% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.5146 | +8.55% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.4741 | -3.00% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | $0.4887 | -4.82% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.5135 | -6.37% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.5484 | -2.21% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $0.5608 | -0.99% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | $0.5664 | -2.52% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.