Unum (UNM) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (UNM) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.33%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.62
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 6.61%
Overall Dividend Rating 70.95%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.46%
Payout Ratio 19.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.3%
Total Return 12m: 53.19%
#4 in Group
Total Return 5y: 513.58%
#2 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
UNM 14,379m 2.33% 12.5%
NN 14,628m 11.6% 32.6%
AEG 10,210m 5.46% 17.9%
LNC 6,119m 6.73% 10.5%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
UNM 14,379m 6.61% 71.0%
PRI 9,460m 15.6% 18.6%
AFL 60,280m 12.3% 28.9%
CNO 4,135m 6.03% 16.0%

UNM Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-24 2025-01-24 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.42 0.56%
2024-10-25 2024-10-25 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.42 0.67%
2024-07-26 2024-07-26 2024-08-16 Quarterly 0.42 15.1% 0.79%
2024-04-25 2024-04-26 2024-05-17 Quarterly 0.365 0.71%
2024-01-25 2024-01-26 2024-02-16 Quarterly 0.365 0.78%
2023-10-26 2023-10-27 2023-11-17 Quarterly 0.365 0.76%
2023-07-27 2023-07-28 2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.365 10.6% 0.75%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-19 Quarterly 0.33 0.82%
2023-01-26 2023-01-27 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.33 0.8%
2022-10-27 2022-10-28 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.33 0.74%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-19 Quarterly 0.33 10% 1.01%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-20 Quarterly 0.3 0.95%
2022-01-27 2022-01-28 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.3 1.15%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.3 1.12%
2021-07-29 2021-07-30 2021-08-20 Quarterly 0.3 5.3% 1.08%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.285 0.99%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.285 1.15%
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.285 1.76%
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.285 1.64%
2020-04-24 2020-04-27 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.285 1.93%
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.285
2019-10-25 2019-10-28 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.285
2019-07-26 2019-07-29 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.285 9.6%
2019-04-26 2019-04-29 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.26
2019-01-25 2019-01-28 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.26
2018-10-26 2018-10-29 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.26
2018-07-27 2018-07-30 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.26 13%
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.23
2018-01-26 2018-01-29 2018-02-16 Quarterly 0.23
2017-10-27 2017-10-30 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.23
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.23 15%
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.2
2017-01-26 2017-01-30 2017-02-17 Quarterly 0.2
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.2
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.2 8.1%
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.185
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-19 Quarterly 0.185
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.185
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.185 12.1%
2015-04-23 2015-04-27 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.165

UNM Dividend FAQ

Does UNM pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, UNM paid a dividend of 1.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-24.

What is the Dividend Yield of UNM?

As of March 2025, UNM`s dividend yield is 2.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.62M USD by the current share price of 80.00.

How often does UNM pay dividends?

UNM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), UNM has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UNM?

The next ex-dividend date for Unum (UNM) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of UNM?

UNM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.61M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UNM?

UNM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.5M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Unum five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.62M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (13.04):

What is the Payout Consistency of UNM?

UNM Payout Consistency is 96.3%.
Highly consistent: Unum has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does UNM have a good Dividend Yield?

UNM`s 2.33% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UNM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UNM is 19.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UNM?

UNM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.95%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

UNM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UNM`s Outstanding Shares?

Unum`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.68% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Unum ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1997-06-03 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 170,476,200
1986 181,111,100 +6.24%
1987 182,500,000 +0.77%
1988 164,500,000 -9.86%
1989 140,322,600 -14.7%
1990 132,222,200 -5.77%
1991 134,772,700 +1.93%
1992 159,750,000 +18.53%
1993 151,176,500 -5.37%
1994 144,090,900 -4.69%
1995 147,142,900 +2.12%
1996 91,370,400 -37.9%
1997 141,666,700 +55.05%
1998 141,743,000 +0.05%
1999 240,178,600 +69.45%
2000 242,666,700 +1.04%
2001 246,000,000 +1.37%
2002 241,568,600 -1.8%
2003 294,397,900 +21.87%
2004 310,612,200 +5.51%
2005 319,130,400 +2.74%
2006 349,607,800 +9.55%
2007 354,565,200 +1.42%
2008 330,964,500 -6.66%
2009 333,524,700 +0.77%
2010 324,467,000 -2.72%
2011 314,332,300 -3.12%
2012 273,613,200 -12.95%
2013 262,600,000 -4.03%
2014 251,964,300 -4.05%
2015 243,800,000 -3.24%
2016 232,400,000 -4.68%
2017 224,800,000 -3.27%
2018 217,400,000 -3.29%
2019 205,700,000 -5.38%
2020 204,100,000 -0.78%
2021 204,243,200 +0.07%
2022 200,904,100 -1.63%
2023 195,476,200 -2.7%
2024 187,475,800 -4.09%