What is the current annual payout ratio of UNP?

As of today, UNP annual payout ratio is 45.33%

What is 1-year change in UNP annual payout ratio?

UNP annual payout ratio is down -4.81% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in UNP annual payout ratio?

UNP annual payout ratio is up +0.42% over the past 3 years

How far is UNP annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

UNP annual payout ratio is currently -88.71% below its historical high of 401.56% set on December 31, 1991

How does UNP annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

UNP annual payout ratio is higher than 88.14% of companies in Industrials sector

When is UNP next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for UNP has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of UNP?

As of today, UNP TTM payout ratio is 45.44%

What is UNP TTM payout ratio most recent change?

UNP TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on July 21, 2026

What is 1-year change in UNP TTM payout ratio?

UNP TTM payout ratio is down -2.41% year-over-year

How far is UNP TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

UNP TTM payout ratio is currently -90.25% below its historical high of 466.00% set on November 26, 1991

How does UNP TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

UNP TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.79% of companies in Industrials sector

When is UNP next earnings release?

The next earnings release for UNP is on July 23, 2026

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of UNP?

As of today, UNP quarterly payout ratio is 48.27%

What is UNP quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

UNP quarterly payout ratio was up +9.06% on March 31, 2026

What is 1-year change in UNP quarterly payout ratio?

UNP quarterly payout ratio is down -2.39% year-over-year

How far is UNP quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

UNP quarterly payout ratio is currently -69.11% below its historical high of 156.25% set on September 30, 1998

How does UNP quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

UNP quarterly payout ratio is higher than 89.13% of companies in Industrials sector

When is UNP next earnings release?

The next earnings release for UNP is on July 23, 2026

UNP Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

45.33%2.29%-4.81%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, UNP annual payout ratio is 45.33%, down -4.81% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: UNP annual payout ratio is up +0.42% over the past 3 years, down -7.66% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: UNP annual payout ratio is currently -88.71% below its historical high of 401.56% set on December 31, 1991
3-Year Low Comparison: UNP annual payout ratio is +0.42% above its 3-year low of 45.14% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: UNP annual payout ratio is higher than 88.14% of companies in Industrials sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

UNP Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	45.33%	-4.8%	+0.4%	-7.7%	+109.4%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Mar 31, 26	48.27%	-2.4%	-1.0%	-0.4%	+65.8%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 21, 26	45.44%	-2.4%	-4.2%	+0.3%	+74.2%
Price	Jul 21, 26	$293.48	+29.9%	+35.4%	+35.1%	+462.2%
Annual Dividend Yield	Jul 21, 26	1.85%	-20.9%	-20.9%	+3.4%	+48.0%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 25	$3.24B	+0.7%	+2.4%	+23.2%	+437.5%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$5.44	+3.0%	+7.1%	+40.2%	+730.5%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$5.50B	-6.7%	-4.2%	-2.0%	+238.8%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$24.51B	+1.1%	-1.5%	+25.5%	+44.5%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$11.98	+8.1%	+6.8%	+52.1%	+333.2%

Payout Ratio Highs

UNP Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	49.74%	Dec 31, 23	-8.9%
5Y	49.74%	Dec 31, 23	-8.9%
All	401.56%	Dec 31, 91	-88.7%

Payout Ratio Lows

UNP Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	45.14%	N/A	+0.4%
5Y	42.93%	Dec 31, 21	+5.6%
All	-54.35%	Dec 31, 86	+183.4%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	45.33%	-4.8%
2024	47.62%	-4.3%
2023	49.74%	+10.2%
2022	45.14%	+5.1%
2021	42.93%	-12.5%
2020	49.09%	+11.8%
2019	43.89%	+13.9%
2018	38.54%	+108.3%
2017	18.50%	-58.3%
2016	44.39%	-9.6%
2015	49.12%	+55.9%
2014	31.51%	+3.7%
2013	30.38%	+4.5%
2012	29.06%	+14.3%
2011	25.43%	+17.5%
2010	21.65%	-24.5%
2009	28.66%	+39.3%
2008	20.57%	+4.8%
2007	19.62%	-2.1%
2006	20.05%	-34.5%
2005	30.60%	-40.4%
2004	51.32%	+131.6%
2003	22.16%	+47.8%

Year	Value	Change
2002	14.99%	-26.9%
2001	20.50%	-13.2%
2000	23.63%	-6.6%
1999	25.29%	+162.8%
1998	-40.28%	-141.2%
1997	97.69%	+102.8%
1996	48.16%	-15.6%
1995	57.03%	+63.6%
1994	34.86%	-20.5%
1993	43.83%	+13.1%
1992	38.74%	-90.4%
1991	401.56%	+969.7%
1990	37.54%	-5.0%
1989	39.50%	-4.8%
1988	41.50%	-4.0%
1987	43.21%	+179.5%
1986	-54.35%	-217.4%
1985	46.31%	-3.9%
1984	48.18%	-10.0%
1983	53.51%	+0.5%
1982	53.23%	+37.7%
1981	38.67%	+12.5%
1980	34.36%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of UNP?
As of today, UNP annual payout ratio is 45.33%
What is 1-year change in UNP annual payout ratio?
UNP annual payout ratio is down -4.81% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in UNP annual payout ratio?
UNP annual payout ratio is up +0.42% over the past 3 years
How far is UNP annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
UNP annual payout ratio is currently -88.71% below its historical high of 401.56% set on December 31, 1991
How does UNP annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
UNP annual payout ratio is higher than 88.14% of companies in Industrials sector
When is UNP next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for UNP has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

TTM Payout Ratio

45.44%0.00%0.00%

1 min ago

Summary

Current Value: As of today, UNP TTM payout ratio is 45.44%, unchanged on July 21, 2026
Historical Performance: UNP TTM payout ratio is down -2.41% year-over-year, down -4.24% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: UNP TTM payout ratio is currently -90.25% below its historical high of 466.00% set on November 26, 1991
3-Year Low Comparison: UNP TTM payout ratio is +0.73% above its 3-year low of 45.11% reached on March 31, 2026
Sector Comparison: UNP TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.79% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

UNP Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 21, 26	45.44%	+0.7%	-2.4%	-4.2%	+0.3%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Mar 31, 26	48.27%	+9.1%	-2.4%	-1.0%	-0.4%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	45.33%	–	-4.8%	+0.4%	-7.7%
Price	Jul 21, 26	$293.48	+16.8%	+29.9%	+35.4%	+35.1%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jul 21, 26	1.88%	-13.8%	-20.7%	-21.7%	+2.7%
TTM Dividends Paid	Mar 31, 26	$3.25B	+0.5%	+1.0%	+1.3%	+24.4%
TTM Dividend	Jul 21, 26	$5.52	+0.7%	+3.0%	+6.2%	+38.7%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Mar 31, 26	$5.70B	+3.6%	-3.0%	+5.1%	+0.2%
TTM Revenue	Mar 31, 26	$24.70B	+0.8%	+1.9%	-1.5%	+27.9%
TTM EPS	Mar 31, 26	$12.15	+1.4%	+9.4%	+7.4%	+57.1%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

UNP TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	46.91%	Aug 29, 25	-3.1%
3Y	49.93%	Sep 29, 23	-9.0%
5Y	49.93%	Sep 29, 23	-9.0%
All	466.00%	Nov 26, 91	-90.3%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

UNP TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	45.11%	Mar 31, 26	+0.7%
3Y	45.11%	Mar 31, 26	+0.7%
5Y	33.27%	Dec 10, 21	+36.6%
All	-229.09%	Jun 30, 98	+119.8%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jul 2026	45.44%	+0.7%
Mar 2026	45.11%	-0.6%
Dec 2025	45.40%	-1.0%
Sep 2025	45.84%	-1.5%
Jun 2025	46.56%	-2.9%
Mar 2025	47.93%	+0.7%
Dec 2024	47.62%	-1.1%
Sep 2024	48.14%	-1.5%
Jun 2024	48.85%	-1.6%
Mar 2024	49.63%	-0.2%
Dec 2023	49.74%	-0.4%
Sep 2023	49.93%	+5.2%
Jun 2023	47.45%	+3.2%
Mar 2023	45.97%	+1.5%
Dec 2022	45.28%	+2.4%
Sep 2022	44.23%	+0.4%
Jun 2022	44.05%	+3.1%
Mar 2022	42.72%	-0.8%
Dec 2021	43.05%	-1.4%
Sep 2021	43.65%	-3.6%
Jun 2021	45.28%	-9.8%
Mar 2021	50.18%	+1.9%
Dec 2020	49.26%	-0.4%
Sep 2020	49.44%	+2.6%
Jun 2020	48.20%	+9.4%
Mar 2020	44.06%	-0.2%
Dec 2019	44.13%	+6.1%
Sep 2019	41.60%	+4.3%
Jun 2019	39.90%	+1.7%
Mar 2019	39.24%	+1.7%
Dec 2018	38.59%	+96.7%
Sep 2018	19.62%	+2.5%
Jun 2018	19.14%	+0.9%
Mar 2018	18.97%	+2.3%
Dec 2017	18.55%	-56.6%
Sep 2017	42.76%	-0.2%
Jun 2017	42.84%	-2.8%
Mar 2017	44.08%	-0.7%
Dec 2016	44.39%	+0.9%
Sep 2016	44.00%	+2.8%
Jun 2016	42.80%	+4.1%
Mar 2016	41.12%	+2.6%
Dec 2015	40.07%	+7.9%
Sep 2015	37.13%	+2.9%
Jun 2015	36.08%	+5.6%
Mar 2015	34.16%	+3.0%
Dec 2014	33.16%	-0.3%
Sep 2014	33.27%	+0.5%
Jun 2014	33.11%	+1.8%
Mar 2014	32.52%	+3.6%
Dec 2013	31.39%	-0.4%
Sep 2013	31.53%	+3.7%
Jun 2013	30.41%	+0.3%
Mar 2013	30.32%	+0.7%
Dec 2012	30.11%	+1.2%
Sep 2012	29.74%	+1.1%
Jun 2012	29.43%	-1.2%
Mar 2012	29.78%	+3.7%
Dec 2011	28.72%	+5.6%
Sep 2011	27.19%	+4.3%
Jun 2011	26.08%	+6.7%
Mar 2011	24.44%	+3.2%
Dec 2010	23.69%	-0.3%
Sep 2010	23.76%	-6.0%
Jun 2010	25.28%	-5.7%
Mar 2010	26.80%	-7.2%
Dec 2009	28.88%	+6.2%
Sep 2009	27.20%	+8.9%
Jun 2009	24.97%	+7.3%
Mar 2009	23.28%	+8.2%
Dec 2008	21.51%	-3.5%
Sep 2008	22.28%	+1.4%
Jun 2008	21.97%	+0.3%
Mar 2008	21.91%	+1.8%
Dec 2007	21.53%	+9.1%
Sep 2007	19.74%	-3.1%
Jun 2007	20.38%	+0.5%
Mar 2007	20.28%	-0.2%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2006	20.33%	-11.5%
Sep 2006	22.97%	-3.1%
Jun 2006	23.70%	-10.9%
Mar 2006	26.61%	-14.8%
Dec 2005	31.25%	-20.8%
Sep 2005	39.47%	-20.1%
Jun 2005	49.38%	-11.5%
Mar 2005	55.81%	+7.0%
Dec 2004	52.17%	+43.0%
Sep 2004	36.47%	+20.4%
Jun 2004	30.29%	+20.9%
Mar 2004	25.06%	+6.3%
Dec 2003	23.57%	+10.7%
Sep 2003	21.30%	+13.4%
Jun 2003	18.78%	+4.6%
Mar 2003	17.95%	+9.2%
Dec 2002	16.44%	-3.4%
Sep 2002	17.02%	-12.5%
Jun 2002	19.46%	-4.9%
Mar 2002	20.46%	-3.6%
Dec 2001	21.22%	-11.4%
Sep 2001	23.95%	-1.2%
Jun 2001	24.24%	+0.3%
Mar 2001	24.17%	+0.6%
Dec 2000	24.02%	+9.6%
Sep 2000	21.92%	-3.8%
Jun 2000	22.79%	-5.4%
Mar 2000	24.10%	-6.6%
Dec 1999	25.81%	-88.4%
Sep 1999	222.22%	+202.8%
Jun 1999	-216.22%	-381.1%
Mar 1999	-44.94%	-43.3%
Dec 1998	-31.37%	+58.0%
Sep 1998	-74.64%	+67.4%
Jun 1998	-229.09%	-247.6%
Mar 1998	155.21%	+56.1%
Dec 1997	99.42%	+88.4%
Sep 1997	52.76%	+10.1%
Jun 1997	47.91%	+8.6%
Mar 1997	44.10%	+6.1%
Dec 1996	41.55%	+12.6%
Sep 1996	36.91%	-3.0%
Jun 1996	38.05%	-2.0%
Mar 1996	38.83%	+3.9%
Dec 1995	37.39%	-3.9%
Sep 1995	38.91%	-49.6%
Jun 1995	77.13%	+0.9%
Mar 1995	76.47%	+22.5%
Dec 1994	62.41%	-2.4%
Sep 1994	63.92%	+64.6%
Jun 1994	38.83%	-0.8%
Mar 1994	39.15%	-34.7%
Dec 1993	59.92%	-5.9%
Sep 1993	63.71%	+18.4%
Jun 1993	53.82%	+3.9%
Mar 1993	51.79%	+30.2%
Dec 1992	39.78%	+1.0%
Sep 1992	39.38%	-82.3%
Jun 1992	222.95%	-39.8%
Mar 1992	370.11%	-12.1%
Dec 1991	420.90%	-7.7%
Sep 1991	456.14%	+1,052.2%
Jun 1991	39.59%	+2.2%
Mar 1991	38.74%	+1.2%
Dec 1990	38.27%	+0.3%
Sep 1990	38.16%	-3.0%
Jun 1990	39.35%	-0.8%
Mar 1990	39.66%	+0.3%
Dec 1989	39.56%	+6.9%
Dec 1988	36.99%	-3.4%
Dec 1987	38.31%	+381.1%
Dec 1986	-13.63%	-131.6%
Dec 1985	43.10%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of UNP?
As of today, UNP TTM payout ratio is 45.44%
What is UNP TTM payout ratio most recent change?
UNP TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on July 21, 2026
What is 1-year change in UNP TTM payout ratio?
UNP TTM payout ratio is down -2.41% year-over-year
How far is UNP TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
UNP TTM payout ratio is currently -90.25% below its historical high of 466.00% set on November 26, 1991
How does UNP TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
UNP TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.79% of companies in Industrials sector
When is UNP next earnings release?
The next earnings release for UNP is on July 23, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Quarterly Payout Ratio

48.27%4.01%+9.06%

March 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, UNP quarterly payout ratio is 48.27%, up +9.06% on March 31, 2026
Historical Performance: UNP quarterly payout ratio is down -2.39% year-over-year, down -1.03% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: UNP quarterly payout ratio is currently -69.11% below its historical high of 156.25% set on September 30, 1998
3-Year Low Comparison: UNP quarterly payout ratio is +13.90% above its 3-year low of 42.38% reached on June 30, 2025
Sector Comparison: UNP quarterly payout ratio is higher than 89.13% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

UNP Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Mar 31, 26	48.27%	+9.1%	-2.4%	-1.0%	-0.4%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	45.33%	–	-4.8%	+0.4%	-7.7%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 21, 26	45.44%	+0.7%	-2.4%	-4.2%	+0.3%
Price	Jul 21, 26	$293.48	+16.8%	+29.9%	+35.4%	+35.1%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jul 21, 26	1.88%	-13.8%	-20.7%	-21.7%	+2.7%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Mar 31, 26	$821.00M	+0.4%	+2.1%	+3.3%	+26.3%
TTM Dividend	Jul 21, 26	$5.52	+0.7%	+3.0%	+6.2%	+38.7%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Mar 31, 26	$1.50B	+22.6%	+15.3%	+40.7%	+5.7%
Quarterly Revenue	Mar 31, 26	$6.22B	+2.2%	+3.1%	+2.7%	+24.3%
Quarterly EPS	Mar 31, 26	$2.87	-8.0%	+6.1%	+7.5%	+43.0%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

UNP Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	48.27%	Mar 31, 26	at high
3Y	51.83%	Sep 30, 23	-6.9%
5Y	51.83%	Sep 30, 23	-6.9%
All	156.25%	Sep 30, 98	-69.1%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

UNP Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	42.38%	N/A	+13.9%
3Y	42.38%	Jun 30, 25	+13.9%
5Y	38.93%	N/A	+24.0%
All	-681.82%	Mar 31, 93	+107.1%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2026	48.27%	+9.1%
Dec 2025	44.26%	-3.4%
Sep 2025	45.81%	+8.1%
Jun 2025	42.38%	-14.3%
Mar 2025	49.45%	+7.6%
Dec 2024	45.97%	-5.7%
Sep 2024	48.77%	+2.9%
Jun 2024	47.40%	-2.2%
Mar 2024	48.45%	+0.9%
Dec 2023	48.00%	-7.4%
Sep 2023	51.83%	+2.6%
Jun 2023	50.54%	+3.6%
Mar 2023	48.77%	+0.2%
Dec 2022	48.66%	+14.4%
Sep 2022	42.53%	-4.0%
Jun 2022	44.31%	-2.8%
Mar 2022	45.58%	+3.3%
Dec 2021	44.13%	+6.2%
Sep 2021	41.54%	+6.7%
Jun 2021	38.93%	-19.7%
Mar 2021	48.47%	+2.6%
Dec 2020	47.25%	-1.7%
Sep 2020	48.06%	-17.5%
Jun 2020	58.22%	+30.0%
Mar 2020	44.78%	-6.6%
Dec 2019	47.97%	+10.2%
Sep 2019	43.54%	+9.9%
Jun 2019	39.62%	-12.0%
Mar 2019	45.00%	+19.9%
Dec 2018	37.52%	+1.1%
Sep 2018	37.10%	+0.5%
Jun 2018	36.91%	-14.9%
Mar 2018	43.36%	+504.7%
Dec 2017	7.17%	-82.2%
Sep 2017	40.20%	-3.8%
Jun 2017	41.78%	-9.0%
Mar 2017	45.90%	+5.7%
Dec 2016	43.44%	+7.5%
Sep 2016	40.41%	-14.0%
Jun 2016	46.99%	-1.1%
Mar 2016	47.50%	+13.6%
Dec 2015	41.81%	+14.2%
Sep 2015	36.62%	-7.9%
Jun 2015	39.78%	-50.3%
Mar 2015	80.10%	+157.0%
Dec 2014	31.17%	+4.1%
Sep 2014	29.93%	-6.4%
Jun 2014	31.99%	-4.1%
Mar 2014	33.36%	+7.3%
Dec 2013	31.09%	+11.1%
Sep 2013	27.98%	-4.2%
Jun 2013	29.20%	-13.5%
Mar 2013	33.75%	+22.2%
Dec 2012	27.61%	+1.0%
Sep 2012	27.35%	-4.2%
Jun 2012	28.54%	-14.8%
Mar 2012	33.49%	+40.4%
Dec 2011	23.86%	-7.4%
Sep 2011	25.77%	+7.6%
Jun 2011	23.95%	-17.7%
Mar 2011	29.11%	+37.6%
Dec 2010	21.16%	-0.8%
Sep 2010	21.34%	+10.7%
Jun 2010	19.27%	-26.3%
Mar 2010	26.16%	+6.0%
Dec 2009	24.68%	-6.2%
Sep 2009	26.31%	-10.1%
Jun 2009	29.25%	-22.1%
Mar 2009	37.57%	+81.2%
Dec 2008	20.73%	+27.8%
Sep 2008	16.22%	-25.1%
Jun 2008	21.66%	-16.6%
Mar 2008	25.96%	+38.5%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2007	18.74%	+6.1%
Sep 2007	17.67%	-17.0%
Jun 2007	21.30%	-0.9%
Mar 2007	21.50%	+28.7%
Dec 2006	16.70%	-13.4%
Sep 2006	19.29%	-5.9%
Jun 2006	20.51%	-20.3%
Mar 2006	25.72%	-3.6%
Dec 2005	26.69%	+24.7%
Sep 2005	21.41%	-36.1%
Jun 2005	33.48%	-45.1%
Mar 2005	60.94%	-38.3%
Dec 2004	98.73%	+159.0%
Sep 2004	38.12%	-22.8%
Jun 2004	49.37%	+5.8%
Mar 2004	46.67%	+163.4%
Dec 2003	17.72%	-8.3%
Sep 2003	19.33%	-5.7%
Jun 2003	20.49%	-45.2%
Mar 2003	37.42%	+182.8%
Dec 2002	13.23%	+13.4%
Sep 2002	11.67%	-29.1%
Jun 2002	16.45%	-27.0%
Mar 2002	22.52%	+23.9%
Dec 2001	18.18%	-0.9%
Sep 2001	18.35%	-10.8%
Jun 2001	20.58%	-24.0%
Mar 2001	27.07%	-13.3%
Dec 2000	31.21%	+63.1%
Sep 2000	19.14%	-4.7%
Jun 2000	20.08%	-28.6%
Mar 2000	28.11%	+68.6%
Dec 1999	16.67%	-27.3%
Sep 1999	22.94%	-9.2%
Jun 1999	25.26%	-33.5%
Mar 1999	37.98%	+435.8%
Dec 1998	-11.31%	-107.2%
Sep 1998	156.25%	+603.9%
Jun 1998	-31.01%	+81.9%
Mar 1998	-170.97%	-147.5%
Dec 1997	-69.08%	-256.4%
Sep 1997	44.17%	-10.0%
Jun 1997	49.07%	-40.2%
Mar 1997	82.03%	+113.5%
Dec 1996	38.43%	+20.1%
Sep 1996	32.00%	-11.3%
Jun 1996	36.07%	-36.8%
Mar 1996	57.05%	+88.5%
Dec 1995	30.27%	-18.5%
Sep 1995	37.13%	-5.5%
Jun 1995	39.29%	-14.7%
Mar 1995	46.07%	+34.0%
Dec 1994	34.38%	+189.3%
Sep 1994	-38.50%	-203.3%
Jun 1994	37.27%	+28.6%
Mar 1994	28.98%	-16.9%
Dec 1993	34.89%	-50.4%
Sep 1993	70.37%	+83.4%
Jun 1993	38.38%	+105.6%
Mar 1993	-681.82%	-1,845.6%
Dec 1992	39.06%	+4.7%
Sep 1992	37.30%	+11.3%
Jun 1992	33.50%	-29.6%
Mar 1992	47.59%	+26.9%
Dec 1991	37.50%	+341.6%
Sep 1991	-15.52%	-138.3%
Jun 1991	40.52%	-14.5%
Mar 1991	47.37%	+43.8%
Dec 1990	32.95%	-8.5%
Sep 1990	36.02%	-5.0%
Jun 1990	37.91%	-16.3%
Mar 1990	45.31%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of UNP?
As of today, UNP quarterly payout ratio is 48.27%
What is UNP quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
UNP quarterly payout ratio was up +9.06% on March 31, 2026
What is 1-year change in UNP quarterly payout ratio?
UNP quarterly payout ratio is down -2.39% year-over-year
How far is UNP quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
UNP quarterly payout ratio is currently -69.11% below its historical high of 156.25% set on September 30, 1998
How does UNP quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
UNP quarterly payout ratio is higher than 89.13% of companies in Industrials sector
When is UNP next earnings release?
The next earnings release for UNP is on July 23, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

UNP Official Website www.up.com
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/100885/000010088526000032/0000100885-26-000032-index.htm
UNP Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/UNP
UNP Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/unp