Unilever PLC

ULVR.L|Consumer Defensive|Household & Personal Products|£42.74|P/E 19.4|MCap 932.2M|LSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

Safe

ULVR.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 8.9x interest coverage & 30.9% return on equity. Areas of concern: 100.8% cfo payout ratio & 0.8x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 7.44% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

Return on Equity: 30.9%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.

Risks

CFO Payout Ratio: 100.8%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
Current Ratio: 0.8xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

79.0%Caution

FCF Payout Ratio

63.2%Caution

CFO Payout Ratio

100.8%Danger

Interest Coverage

8.9xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

33.6%Caution

Current Ratio

0.8xWarning

Debt-to-Equity

160.8Caution

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

30.9%Very Safe

Operating Margin

20.1%Safe

Gross Margin

46.9%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

7.4%Safe

GrowingVery Safe

About Unilever PLC

Unilever PLC is a British multinational consumer goods company headquartered in London, formed in 1929 through the merger of Lever Brothers and Margarine Unie. It operates as a fast-moving consumer goods leader, offering around 400 brands across Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream segments, including Dove, Knorr, Hellmann's, Axe, Rexona, and Magnum. These products span personal care items like soaps, shampoos, and deodorants; household cleaners; and packaged foods such as soups, sauces, and mayonnaise. Unilever PLC reaches over 190 countries, serving 3.4 billion people daily, with 58% of its €60.8 billion 2024 turnover from emerging markets like India and the US. The company emphasizes sustainability through initiatives like the Sustainable Living Plan, focusing on environmental impact reduction and health improvements. Its growth strategy includes strategic acquisitions and a planned spin-off of its ice cream business to enhance focus and efficiency in core areas.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.05%

Annual Dividend

£1.72

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

78.96%

FCF Payout Ratio

63.21%

Stock Price

£42.74

52-Week Range

£40.68 – £55.42

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ULVR.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ULVR.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 14, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.15%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

7.44%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.92%

3-Year Total Growth

6.59%

5-Year Total Growth

43.15%

10-Year Total Growth

77.70%

Income Calculator

ULVR.L Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

£4,274.50

Annual Income

£172.49

Quarterly Income

£43.12

Monthly Income

£14.37

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ULVR.L's current dividend yield?

Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) currently has a dividend yield of 4.05%, based on a stock price of £42.74 and an annual dividend of £1.72.

When is ULVR.L's next dividend payment date?

ULVR.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-14 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does ULVR.L pay in dividends per year?

Unilever PLC paid £1.55 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has ULVR.L been increasing its dividend?

Unilever PLC has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 7.44% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.92%.

Is ULVR.L's dividend safe?

Unilever PLC has a payout ratio of 78.96%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 63.21%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is ULVR.L's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?

The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Unilever PLC's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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