United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Dividend History & Yield
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 2.19%. The most recent dividend was $2.1500/share on Jan 23, 2008, paid Special.
Current Yield
2.19%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.15
Payment Frequency
Special
Payout Ratio
0.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
Dividend health
Chowder score
N/A
FCF payout ratio
11.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.7x
Interest coverage
4.31x
ROIC (TTM)
9.6%
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jan 7, 2008
- Payment date
- Jan 23, 2008
- Dividend
- $2.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $2.1500
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2008 | Jan 23, 2008 | $2.1500 | $2.1500 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Insufficient data to display increase history.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for United Airlines Holdings (UAL) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$0
YoY change
N/A
5Y CAGR
-100.0%
Peak year (2020)
$353.00M
Latest annual
$0
Cash dividends paid over time for United Airlines Holdings (UAL)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for United Airlines Holdings (UAL)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2024 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2023 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $0 | -100.0% | -$353.00M | ||
| 2020 | $353.00M | — | +$353.00M | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | -$253.00M | ||
| 2008 | $253.00M | — | +$253.00M | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | -100.0% | -$7.00M | ||
| 2002 | $7.00M | -92.0% | -$81.00M | ||
| 2001 | $88.00M | -25.4% | -$30.00M | ||
| 2000 | $118.00M | +1080.0% | +$108.00M | ||
| 1999 | $10.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $10.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $10.00M | -54.5% | -$12.00M | ||
| 1996 | $22.00M | -55.1% | -$27.00M | ||
| 1995 | $49.00M | -7.5% | -$4.00M | ||
| 1994 | $53.00M | +96.3% | +$26.00M | ||
| 1993 | $27.00M | — | +$27.00M | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1988 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1987 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1986 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1985 | $0 | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for United Airlines Holdings (UAL) came in at $0.
United Airlines Holdings dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -100.0%, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2020 and 2025, United Airlines Holdings dividends paid plunged 100.0%, falling from $353.00M to $0.
The highest annual dividends paid of $353.00M was reported in 2020. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1985.
Among 8 Industrials peers, United Airlines Holdings (UAL) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
United Airlines Holdings Dividends Paid 2025: $0
United Airlines Holdings dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
United Airlines Holdings Dividends Paid 2024: $0
United Airlines Holdings dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
United Airlines Holdings Dividends Paid 2023: $0
United Airlines Holdings dividends paid in 2023 was $0.
United Airlines Holdings Dividends Paid 2022: $0
United Airlines Holdings dividends paid in 2022 was $0.
United Airlines Holdings Dividends Paid 2021: $0
United Airlines Holdings dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for United Airlines Holdings (UAL).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as United Airlines Holdings, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does United Airlines Holdings pay dividends?
Yes, United Airlines Holdings (UAL) pays special dividends of approximately $2.15 per share annually, yielding 2.19%.
What is United Airlines Holdings's dividend yield?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) has a current dividend yield of 2.19%.
How many consecutive years has United Airlines Holdings increased its dividend?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is United Airlines Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) has a dividend payout ratio of 0.0%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is United Airlines Holdings's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for United Airlines Holdings (UAL) is $0 (period ending March 31, 2026).
What is the long-term growth rate of United Airlines Holdings dividends paid?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -100.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did United Airlines Holdings dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
United Airlines Holdings dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $353.00M in 2020.
What was United Airlines Holdings dividends paid in 2024?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) dividends paid in 2024 was $0.
What was United Airlines Holdings dividends paid in 2025?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) dividends paid in 2025 was $0.
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