Unilever PLC Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Unilever PLC (UL). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

42 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984
Dividends per share (FY)$2.03$1.88$1.84$1.78$2.02$1.84$1.81$1.83$1.55$1.39$1.32$1.49$1.39$1.23$1.25$1.12$1.01$1.00$0.98$2.65$1.45$1.31$1.12$1.00$0.85$0.85$0.78$0.35$1.80$2.30$1.94$1.62$1.45$1.54$1.29$1.35$1.36$0.87$2.73$53.29$40.50$11.76
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.14%3.93%3.60%3.68%3.32%3.13%3.32%3.01%3.29%2.96%3.32%3.53%3.30%3.40%4.38%4.17%4.53%2.95%4.26%3.35%3.70%2.49%2.58%2.35%2.29%17.29%1.42%1.77%2.58%2.32%2.19%1.87%0.45%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A75.19%67.26%56.65%74.11%76.67%74.83%43.31%64.70%69.62%67.85%61.67%61.81%60.25%58.44%66.38%77.83%41.50%56.12%54.84%47.90%62.43%64.18%73.97%77.26%78.84%282.46%32.15%18.19%37.11%34.53%30.15%30.87%7.42%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%N/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-05November 07, 252025-11-07$0.52
2025-09-12August 15, 252025-08-15$0.52
2025-06-13May 16, 252025-05-16$0.52
2025-03-28February 28, 252025-02-28$0.47
2024-12-06November 08, 242024-11-08$0.48
2024-09-06August 09, 242024-08-09$0.48
2024-06-07May 16, 242024-05-17$0.46
2024-03-22February 22, 242024-02-23$0.46
2023-12-08November 16, 232023-11-17$0.45
2023-08-31August 03, 232023-08-04$0.47
2023-06-15May 18, 232023-05-19$0.47
2023-03-21February 23, 232023-02-24$0.45
2022-12-09November 17, 222022-11-18$0.42
2022-09-01August 04, 222022-08-05$0.43
2022-06-16May 19, 222022-05-20$0.45
2022-03-22February 24, 222022-02-25$0.48
2021-12-01November 04, 212021-11-05$0.49
2021-09-08August 05, 212021-08-06$0.50
2021-06-10May 20, 212021-05-21$0.52
2021-03-17February 25, 212021-02-26$0.51
2020-11-20October 29, 202020-10-30$0.48
2020-09-09August 06, 202020-08-07$0.46
2020-06-04May 14, 202020-05-15$0.45
2020-03-18February 20, 202020-02-21$0.45
2019-12-04October 31, 192019-11-01$0.45
2019-09-11August 08, 192019-08-09$0.46
2019-06-05May 02, 192019-05-03$0.46
2019-03-20February 14, 192019-02-15$0.44
2018-12-05November 01, 182018-11-02$0.45
2018-09-05August 02, 182018-08-03$0.45
2018-06-06May 03, 182018-05-04$0.48
2018-03-21February 15, 182018-02-16$0.45
2017-12-13November 02, 172017-11-03$0.42
2017-09-06August 02, 172017-08-04$0.41
2017-06-07May 03, 172017-05-05$0.38
2017-03-15February 08, 172017-02-10$0.34
2016-12-07October 26, 162016-10-28$0.35
2016-09-07August 03, 162016-08-05$0.35
2016-06-01April 27, 162016-04-29$0.36
2016-03-09February 03, 162016-02-05$0.33
2015-12-09October 28, 152015-10-30$0.34
2015-09-09August 05, 152015-08-07$0.33
2015-06-03April 22, 152015-04-24$0.32
2015-03-11February 04, 152015-02-07$0.33
2014-12-10November 05, 142014-11-07$0.36
2014-09-10August 06, 142014-08-08$0.38
2014-06-11May 07, 142014-05-09$0.39
2014-03-12February 05, 142014-02-07$0.36
2013-12-11November 06, 132013-11-08$0.37
2013-09-11August 07, 132013-08-09$0.35
2013-06-12May 08, 132013-05-10$0.35
2013-03-13February 06, 132013-02-08$0.32
2012-12-12November 07, 122012-11-09$0.32
2012-09-12August 08, 122012-08-10$0.29
2012-06-13May 09, 122012-05-11$0.32
2012-03-22February 15, 122012-02-17$0.30
2011-12-14November 08, 112011-11-11$0.31
2011-09-14August 10, 112011-08-12$0.32
2011-06-15May 11, 112011-05-13$0.33
2011-03-16February 09, 112011-02-11$0.29
2010-12-15November 09, 102010-11-12$0.29
2010-09-15August 11, 102010-08-13$0.28
2010-06-16May 12, 102010-05-14$0.28
2010-03-17February 10, 102010-02-12$0.27
2009-12-16November 18, 092009-11-20$0.40
2009-06-18May 20, 092009-05-22$0.61
2008-12-03November 05, 082008-11-07$0.33
2008-06-19May 21, 082008-05-23$0.67
2007-12-05November 07, 072007-11-09$0.35
2007-06-21May 23, 072007-05-25$0.63
2006-12-04November 08, 062006-11-10$0.64
2006-06-12May 17, 062006-05-19$2.01
2005-12-02November 16, 052005-11-18$0.48
2005-06-13May 18, 052005-05-20$0.97
2004-11-26November 03, 042004-11-05$0.47
2004-06-14May 19, 042004-05-21$0.84
2003-12-01November 05, 032003-11-07$0.42
2003-06-09May 14, 032003-05-16$0.70
2002-12-02November 06, 022002-11-08$0.36
2002-06-10May 15, 022002-05-17$0.64
2001-12-24November 14, 012001-11-16$0.30
2001-05-29April 25, 012001-04-27$0.55
2000-12-26November 15, 002000-11-17$0.29
2000-05-30April 20, 002000-04-25$0.56
1999-12-29November 17, 991999-11-19$0.28
N/AApril 21, 99N/A$0.50
N/ANovember 18, 98N/A$0.22
N/AApril 22, 98N/A$0.13
N/ANovember 19, 97N/A$0.21
N/AApril 09, 97N/A$1.59
N/ANovember 22, 96N/A$0.76
N/AApril 15, 96N/A$1.54
N/ANovember 24, 95N/A$0.50
N/AApril 07, 95N/A$1.44
N/ADecember 02, 94N/A$0.37
N/AApril 08, 94N/A$1.25
N/ADecember 03, 93N/A$0.40
N/AApril 08, 93N/A$1.05
N/ANovember 19, 92N/A$0.38
N/AApril 10, 92N/A$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unilever PLC's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Unilever PLC returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Unilever PLC's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Unilever PLC, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Unilever PLC a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Unilever PLC's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Unilever PLC maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Unilever PLC's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Unilever PLC dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Unilever PLC dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.