UNM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

UNM has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.32%
Payout Ratio 43.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.75%
Consistency Lifetime 96.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.83%
Payout FCF 44.4%
Streak Years 39
Dividend Rating 75.13%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -0.5%
Total Return 5y: 265.6%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NN 20,703 M 6.28% 14.0%
AEG 11,956 M 6.21% 13.2%
PRU 39,104 M 5.08% 8.50%
MFC 62,983 M 4.01% 8.32%
SLF 35,116 M 4.29% 6.44%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AEG 11,956 M 27.7% 78.9%
PRI 8,520 M 22.0% 100%
AFL 59,874 M 15.1% 96.9%
SLF 35,116 M 9.07% 98.3%
GL 11,903 M 7.65% 91.2%

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PFG
Principal Financial
 3.78% Yield

UNM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.61%
2025-10-24 2025-10-24 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.6%
2025-07-25 2025-07-25 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.46 9.5% 0.58%
2025-04-25 2025-04-25 2025-05-16 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.54%
2025-01-24 2025-01-24 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.56%
2024-10-25 2024-10-25 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% 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% 0.71%
2024-01-25 2024-01-26 2024-02-16 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.78%
2023-10-26 2023-10-27 2023-11-17 Quarterly 0.365 0% 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% 0.82%
2023-01-26 2023-01-27 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.8%
2022-10-27 2022-10-28 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.33 0% 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% 0.95%
2022-01-27 2022-01-28 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.15%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.3 0% 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% 0.99%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2020-04-24 2020-04-27 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-10-25 2019-10-28 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.285 0% N/A
2019-07-26 2019-07-29 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.285 9.6% N/A
2019-04-26 2019-04-29 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-01-25 2019-01-28 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-10-26 2018-10-29 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-07-27 2018-07-30 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.26 13% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2018-01-26 2018-01-29 2018-02-16 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-10-27 2017-10-30 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-01-26 2017-01-30 2017-02-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.2 8.1% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-19 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.185 12.1% N/A
2015-04-23 2015-04-27 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-10-29 2014-10-31 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-07-24 2014-07-28 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.165 13.8% N/A
2014-04-24 2014-04-28 2014-05-16 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-02-21 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2013-10-24 2013-10-28 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A

UNM Dividend FAQ

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) and its subsidiaries deliver employer-sponsored financial protection benefits across the United States, United Kingdom, and Poland, operating through four segments: Unum US, Unum International, Colonial Life, and a Closed Block unit. Its product suite spans group long- and short-term disability, group life, accidental death & dismemberment, as well as supplemental voluntary offerings such as individual disability, dental, vision, cancer, and critical-illness coverage. The firm also provides group pension solutions, corporate-owned life policies, reinsurance pools, and related administrative services, selling primarily via field sales teams, independent brokers, consultants, and contractor agents.

What is the Dividend Yield of UNM?

As of February 2026, UNM`s dividend yield is 2.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 74.56.

Does UNM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, UNM paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-30 and the payout was 0.46 USD.

How often does UNM pay dividends?

UNM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UNM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-30.

UNM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UNM for the next 4 payments are between 0.423 (-8.0%) and 0.442 (-3.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will UNM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.46 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Unum (UNM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UNM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Unum (UNM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UNM?

UNM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.8% per year.
Strong growth: UNM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UNM?

UNM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.83%. If you bought UNM's shares at 20.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UNM?

UNM Payout Consistency is 96.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Unum has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UNM have a good Dividend Yield?

UNM`s 2.32% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UNM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UNM is 43.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of UNM?

UNM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 75.13%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UNM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UNM's Outstanding Shares?

Unum's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.58% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has UNM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 3, 1997 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 144,558,200 -1.76%
1997 141,666,700 -2%
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 318,365,100 -4.55%
2011 314,332,300 -1.27%
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 181,638,000 -7.08%
2025 170,588,800 -6.08%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-09 02:17