United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) Dividend History
UG latest dividend
The next dividend has not been announced yet.
- 1996paying since
- —payments
- −5.1%5-year growth a year
- 8.77%forward yield
UG dividend income calculator
- Dividend income a year
- $60
- Each payment
- $15
- Value of the shares
- $684
- Dividend yield
- 8.77%
At the latest close; forward annual dividend $0.60 per share, before tax.
UG dividends per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's dividends divided by the year-end share price.
UG dividend safety
Descriptive bands, not a rating.
UG yield on cost
| Bought | Price paid | Yield on cost | Dividends since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $7.55 | 7.95% | $0.55 | 7.3% |
| 3 years ago | $6.46 | 9.29% | $1.75 | 27.1% |
| 5 years ago | $14.29 | 4.20% | $3.18 | 22.3% |
| 10 years ago | $14.65 | 4.10% | $8.41 | 57.4% |
| 20 years ago | $9.80 | 6.12% | $16.24 | 165.7% |
Today’s forward dividend as a yield on the price paid then, and the dividends one share has paid since (split-adjusted, before tax).
UG dividend payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
UG dividends by year
| Year | Dividends per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 9.74% | 2 |
| 2024 | $0.60 | — | 6.28% | 2 |
| 2023 | $0.10 | −85.3% | 1.39% | 1 |
| 2022 | $0.68 | −39.8% | 6.51% | 2 |
| 2021 | $1.13 | +44.9% | 6.87% | 2 |
| 2020 | $0.78 | −29.1% | 5.42% | 2 |
| 2019 | $1.10 | +4.8% | 5.60% | 2 |
| 2018 | $1.05 | −26.1% | 5.73% | 2 |
| 2017 | $1.42 | +89.3% | 7.68% | 2 |
| 2016 | $0.75 | −25.0% | 4.84% | 2 |
| 2015 | $1.00 | +25.0% | 5.22% | 2 |
| 2014 | $0.80 | −17.5% | 4.03% | 2 |
| 2013 | $0.97 | −28.7% | 3.44% | 2 |
| 2012 | $1.36 | +70.0% | 6.91% | 2 |
| 2011 | $0.80 | +27.0% | 5.25% | 2 |
| 2010 | $0.63 | +5.0% | 4.50% | 2 |
| 2009 | $0.60 | +9.1% | 5.23% | 2 |
| 2008 | $0.55 | 0.0% | 5.98% | 2 |
| 2007 | $0.55 | +17.0% | 5.28% | 2 |
| 2006 | $0.47 | — | 5.22% | 2 |
UG dividend history
55 payments| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 2026-08-04 | $0.3 | +20.0% | Semiannual |
| 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-17 | $0.25 | — | Semiannual |
| 2025-07-25 | 2025-08-01 | $0.25 | −28.6% | Semiannual |
| 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-18 | $0.35 | — | Semiannual |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-31 | $0.35 | +40.0% | Semiannual |
| 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-20 | $0.25 | +150.0% | Semiannual |
| 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-02 | $0.1 | −67.7% | Semiannual |
| 2022-11-25 | 2022-12-07 | $0.31 | −16.2% | Semiannual |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-01 | $0.37 | −43.1% | Semiannual |
| 2021-11-26 | 2021-12-07 | $0.65 | +35.4% | Semiannual |
| 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-07 | $0.48 | +33.3% | Semiannual |
| 2020-11-30 | 2020-12-08 | $0.36 | −14.3% | |
| 2020-06-02 | 2020-06-17 | $0.42 | −23.6% | Semiannual |
| 2019-12-02 | 2019-12-10 | $0.55 | — | Semiannual |
| 2019-05-30 | 2019-06-14 | $0.55 | — | Semiannual |
| 2018-12-07 | 2018-12-17 | $0.55 | +10.0% | Semiannual |
Show all 55 payments
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-29 | 2018-06-13 | $0.5 | −50.0% | Semiannual |
| 2017-12-08 | 2017-12-18 | $1.00 | +138.1% | Semiannual |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-12 | $0.42 | +5.0% | Semiannual |
| 2016-12-08 | 2016-12-19 | $0.4 | +14.3% | Semiannual |
| 2016-05-27 | 2016-06-15 | $0.35 | −30.0% | Semiannual |
| 2015-11-27 | 2015-12-15 | $0.5 | — | Semiannual |
| 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-15 | $0.5 | +56.2% | Semiannual |
| 2014-12-04 | 2014-12-22 | $0.32 | −33.3% | Semiannual |
| 2014-05-28 | 2014-06-13 | $0.48 | −4.0% | Semiannual |
| 2013-12-04 | 2013-12-20 | $0.5 | +6.4% | Semiannual |
| 2013-05-28 | 2013-06-14 | $0.47 | −50.0% | Semiannual |
| 2012-12-12 | 2012-12-21 | $0.94 | +123.8% | Semiannual |
| 2012-05-31 | 2012-06-18 | $0.42 | −4.5% | Semiannual |
| 2011-12-14 | 2011-12-23 | $0.44 | +22.2% | Semiannual |
| 2011-05-25 | 2011-06-13 | $0.36 | +9.1% | Semiannual |
| 2010-12-13 | 2010-12-27 | $0.33 | +10.0% | Semiannual |
| 2010-05-25 | 2010-06-11 | $0.3 | −6.2% | Semiannual |
| 2009-12-16 | 2010-01-04 | $0.32 | +14.3% | Semiannual |
| 2009-05-28 | 2009-06-15 | $0.28 | — | Semiannual |
| 2008-12-11 | 2009-01-05 | $0.28 | +3.7% | Semiannual |
| 2008-05-29 | 2008-06-16 | $0.27 | −3.6% | Semiannual |
| 2007-12-13 | 2008-01-07 | $0.28 | +3.7% | Semiannual |
| 2007-05-30 | 2007-06-15 | $0.27 | +22.7% | Semiannual |
| 2006-12-22 | 2007-01-10 | $0.22 | −12.0% | Once a year |
| 2006-05-31 | 2006-06-16 | $0.25 | +13.6% | |
| 2005-12-13 | 2006-01-06 | $0.22 | −12.0% | Once a year |
| 2005-05-27 | 2005-06-15 | $0.25 | +38.9% | |
| 2004-12-13 | 2005-01-05 | $0.18 | −28.0% | Once a year |
| 2004-09-22 | 2004-10-08 | $0.25 | +66.7% | |
| 2003-12-11 | 2004-01-05 | $0.15 | +50.0% | Once a year |
| 2002-12-18 | 2003-01-08 | $0.1 | — | Once a year |
| 2001-12-21 | 2002-01-10 | $0.1 | — | Once a year |
| 2000-12-14 | 2001-01-05 | $0.1 | +25.0% | Once a year |
| 1999-12-13 | 2000-01-07 | $0.08 | +14.3% | Once a year |
| 1998-12-08 | 1999-01-05 | $0.07 | +16.7% | Once a year |
| 1997-12-10 | 1998-01-05 | $0.06 | +20.0% | Once a year |
| 1996-12-06 | 1997-01-06 | $0.05 | +73.3% | Once a year |
| 1983-05-03 | 1983-05-27 | $0.0289 | +33.3% | Once a year |
| 1982-04-02 | 1982-04-30 | $0.0216 | — |
Amounts per share, adjusted for stock splits. Highlighted rows are announced but not yet paid.
UG stock split history
- 6:5September 12, 1985
- 11:10February 26, 1985
- 21:20April 17, 1984
UG dividend overview
United-Guardian pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share, a yield of 8.77% at the latest close. It paid $0.60 per share in 2025, unchanged from 2024. Over five years the dividend grew −5.1% a year on average and over ten years −5.0% a year. The payout ratio is 101.6% of trailing earnings.
Related: UG cash flow statement, UG key metrics, UG chart. See the UG stock overview for the latest quote and news.
UG dividends FAQ
Does United-Guardian pay a dividend?
Yes. United-Guardian has paid a regular dividend since 1996, most recently $0.30 per share with an ex-dividend date of July 28, 2026. It also paid dividends from 1982 to 1983.
What is United-Guardian's dividend yield?
United-Guardian's forward annual dividend is $0.60 per share, a dividend yield of 8.77% at the latest close of $6.84.
How fast is United-Guardian's dividend growing?
United-Guardian's dividend per share grew from $0.78 in 2020 to $0.60 in 2025, −5.1% a year on average over five years.
What is United-Guardian's dividend payout ratio?
United-Guardian pays out 101.6% of its trailing earnings as dividends and 145.0% of its free cash flow (fiscal 2025).
Has United-Guardian split its stock?
United-Guardian has split its stock 3 times: 6:5 on September 12, 1985, 11:10 on February 26, 1985, 21:20 on April 17, 1984. Dividends per share on this page are adjusted for splits.