Unum Group
UNMUnum Group (UNM) is a leading provider of employee benefits, including disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance, primarily serving employers and their employees. Founded in 1848 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company offers a range of group and individual insurance products, as well as workplace wellness solutions. Unum is recognized for its extensive experience in managing disability and absence management programs, emphasizing financial protection and well-being for its customers.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.46 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 28 days on February 20, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | $0.46 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 |
| November 14, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-10-24 |
| August 15, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-07-25 | 2025-07-25 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.42 | 2025-04-25 | 2025-04-25 |
| February 14, 2025 | $0.42 | 2025-01-24 | 2025-01-24 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Unum Group has rewarded shareholders with 89 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held UNM shares during this period received a total of $17.35 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.46/share was paid 70 days ago, on November 14, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: UNM currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.34%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 513.3%, from $0.07 to $0.46.
- Dividend Reliability: UNM has maintained or increased its dividend for 89 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Unum is a strong dividend stock with a 2.68% dividend yield, which is higher than the industry and S&P 500 averages. The company has increased its dividend by an average of 7.59% annually over the last 5 years, and its payout ratio is low at 18%, indicating potential for future dividend growth.
Unum (UNM) is an attractive dividend play with a strong Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). The company has seen a 20.9% increase in its annualized dividend over the past year and has a dividend yield of 3.09%, higher than the industry and S&P 500 averages. Unum's earnings are expected to grow 10.44% this fiscal year, making it a compelling investment opport...
