Splits, dividend moves, buybacks and structural changes on file for UNP, and what each one says about how management treats you, the shareholder.
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Management postureReturns cash, still building a record
Management returns cash through dividends and/or buybacks, but the track record is shorter or less consistent than a seasoned compounder's. Judge each action on its own coverage.
The 116 oldest dividend payments are counted in that total but not listed: this ledger keeps the most recent ones.
Aug 31, 2026ex-dateDividendDividend increase +2.9% +2.9% · 1.8% yield/yr Favorable▸
May 29, 2026ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.38 · 2.1% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 27, 2026ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.38 · 2.1% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2025FYBuybackShare repurchases $2.7B (FY25) $2.7B Favorable▸
Dec 5, 2025ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.38 · 2.3% yield/yr Neutral▸
Aug 29, 2025ex-dateDividendDividend increase +3.0% +3.0% · 2.5% yield/yr Favorable▸
May 30, 2025ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.34 · 2.4% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 28, 2025ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.34 · 2.2% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2024FYBuybackShare repurchases $1.5B (FY24) $1.5B Favorable▸
Dec 9, 2024ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.34 · 2.3% yield/yr Neutral▸
Aug 30, 2024ex-dateDividendDividend increase +3.1% +3.1% · 2.1% yield/yr Favorable▸
May 31, 2024ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.3% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 28, 2024ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.1% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2023FYBuybackShare repurchases $705M (FY23) $705M Favorable▸
Dec 7, 2023ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.2% yield/yr Neutral▸
Aug 30, 2023ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.3% yield/yr Neutral▸
May 30, 2023ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.7% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 27, 2023ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.7% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2022FYBuybackShare repurchases $6.3B (FY22) $6.3B Favorable▸
Dec 16, 2022ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.4% yield/yr Neutral▸
Aug 30, 2022ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.30 · 2.2% yield/yr Neutral▸
May 27, 2022ex-dateDividendDividend increase +10.2% +10.2% · 2.3% yield/yr Favorable▸
Feb 25, 2022ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.18 · 1.9% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2021FYBuybackShare repurchases $7.3B (FY21) $7.3B Favorable▸
Dec 17, 2021ex-dateDividendDividend increase +10.3% +10.3% · 1.9% yield/yr Favorable▸
Aug 30, 2021ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $1.07 · 1.9% yield/yr Neutral▸
May 27, 2021ex-dateDividendDividend increase +10.3% +10.3% · 1.9% yield/yr Favorable▸
Feb 25, 2021ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.97 · 1.8% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2020FYBuybackShare repurchases $3.7B (FY20) $3.7B Favorable▸
Nov 27, 2020ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.97 · 1.9% yield/yr Neutral▸
Aug 28, 2020ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.97 · 2.0% yield/yr Neutral▸
May 28, 2020ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.97 · 2.2% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 27, 2020ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.97 · 2.3% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2019FYBuybackShare repurchases $5.8B (FY19) $5.8B Favorable▸
Nov 27, 2019ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.97 · 2.2% yield/yr Neutral▸
Aug 29, 2019ex-dateDividendDividend increase +10.2% +10.2% · 2.4% yield/yr Favorable▸
May 30, 2019ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.88 · 2.1% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 27, 2019ex-dateDividendDividend increase +10.0% +10.0% · 2.1% yield/yr Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2018FYBuybackShare repurchases $8.2B (FY18) $8.2B Favorable▸
Nov 29, 2018ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.80 · 2.1% yield/yr Neutral▸
Aug 30, 2018ex-dateDividendDividend increase +9.6% +9.6% · 2.1% yield/yr Favorable▸
May 30, 2018ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.73 · 2.0% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 27, 2018ex-dateDividendDividend increase +9.8% +9.8% · 2.1% yield/yr Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2017FYBuybackShare repurchases $4.0B (FY17) $4.0B Favorable▸
Nov 29, 2017ex-dateDividendDividend increase +9.9% +9.9% · 2.2% yield/yr Favorable▸
Aug 29, 2017ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.605 · 2.3% yield/yr Neutral▸
May 26, 2017ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.605 · 2.2% yield/yr Neutral▸
Feb 24, 2017ex-dateDividendDividend held flat $0.605 · 2.3% yield/yr Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2016FYBuybackShare repurchases $3.1B (FY16) $3.1B Favorable▸
Nov 28, 2016ex-dateDividendDividend increase +10.0% +10.0% · 2.4% yield/yr Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2015FYBuybackShare repurchases $3.5B (FY15) $3.5B Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2014FYBuybackShare repurchases $3.2B (FY14) $3.2B Favorable▸
Jun 9, 2014ex-dateSplitForward split 2-for-1 2 : 1 Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2013FYBuybackShare repurchases $2.2B (FY13) $2.2B Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2012FYBuybackShare repurchases $1.5B (FY12) $1.5B Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2011FYBuybackShare repurchases $1.4B (FY11) $1.4B Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2010FYBuybackShare repurchases $1.2B (FY10) $1.2B Favorable▸
Dec 31, 2008FYBuybackShare repurchases $1.6B (FY08) $1.6B Favorable▸
May 29, 2008ex-dateSplitForward split 2-for-1 2 : 1 Neutral▸
Dec 31, 2007FYBuybackShare repurchases $1.4B (FY07) $1.4B Favorable▸
Oct 2, 1991ex-dateSplitForward split 2-for-1 2 : 1 Neutral▸
May 12, 1980ex-dateSplitForward split 2-for-1 2 : 1 Neutral▸
Reads are Tenet's plain-English interpretation of each action type, a starting point, not investment advice.