UPM-Kymmene Oyj
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
UPM.HE's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 7.6x interest coverage & 16.9% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 92.6% fcf payout ratio & 92.4% cfo payout ratio.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Debt-to-Equity: 35.4Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- CFO Payout Ratio: 92.4%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 92.6%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Return on Equity: 5.2%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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SafeAbout UPM-Kymmene Oyj
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a leading material solutions company rooted in the forest industry, specializing in renewable products derived from wood and other sustainable feedstocks. It provides a broad portfolio encompassing publication and specialty papers, chemical pulp, self-adhesive labels, plywood, sawn timber, and advanced materials like wood-plastic composites, biofuels, biochemicals, and biomedical products. The company operates through key segments including UPM Fibres for pulp and timber, UPM Energy for zero-carbon electricity generation, UPM Raflatac for label materials, UPM Specialty Papers and Communication Papers for packaging and printing applications, UPM Plywood for construction and industrial uses, and other innovative operations. With 54 production plants across 11 countries and headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, UPM-Kymmene Oyj serves diverse industries such as packaging, consumer goods, construction, media, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Renowned for its sustainability efforts, it holds top ratings from EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, contributing to global decarbonization and resource-efficient solutions while maintaining strong market positions worldwide.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.96%
Annual Dividend
€0.75
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
73.53%
FCF Payout Ratio
92.64%
Stock Price
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52-Week Range
€21.72 – €27.94
Dividend History (2016–2025)
UPM.HE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
UPM.HE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
October 29, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.89%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.90%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
7.92%
3-Year Total Growth
15.38%
5-Year Total Growth
15.38%
10-Year Total Growth
114.29%
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