Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.77
Unum Group (UNM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
41.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
20 years
UNM Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
20 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.0% and trend is rising.
UNM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$1.77
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout53.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak20 years
3Y CAGR11.8%
5Y CAGR9.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.8%
Total Shareholder Yield10.0%
1Y Total Return2.0%
5Y Total Return193.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$29,37610Y ago$27,72320Y ago$53,704
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). UNM's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
UNM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
UNM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Unum Group distributes 41.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 53.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UNM has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.8% and 5-year CAGR of 9.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UNM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 7.8% buyback yield, 10.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 193.8%, with dividends contributing 25.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,723 today.
UNM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.50
Avg/Payment$0.3750
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.4600 | — | 2.37% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.4600 | — | 2.37% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 2.31% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.4600 | ↑ +9.5% | 2.13% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.4200 | — | 2.14% | May 16, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.4200 | — | 2.17% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.4200 | — | 2.55% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.4200 | ↑ +15.1% | 2.85% | Aug 16, 2024 |
UNM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
41.5% payout
Streak
20Y
9.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.0%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNMUnum Group | $13.0B | 2.2% | 41.5% | 20 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $51.4B | 2.9% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  PRUPrudential Financial… | $34.6B | 5.5% | 53.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
2nd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $6.9B | 4.9% | 27.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  PFGPrincipal Financial … | $21.7B | 3.0% | 57.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
 AFLAflac Incorporated | $58.5B | 2.0% | 32.9% | 37 | Sustainable |
 CNOCNO Financial Group,… | $4.3B | 1.5% | 28.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $12.0B | 0.7% | 7.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
UNM Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.92 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $1.76 | 12.1% | 4 | $4.28 | 41.1% | 2.43x | 8.0% |
| 2024 | $1.57 | 12.9% | 4 | $9.46 | 16.6% | 6.03x | 7.1% |
| 2023 | $1.39 | 10.3% | 4 | $6.50 | 21.4% | 4.68x | 6.3% |
| 2022 | $1.26 | 7.7% | 4 | $6.96 | 18.1% | 5.52x | 5.7% |
| 2021 | $1.17 | 2.6% | 4 | $4.02 | 29.1% | 3.44x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $1.14 | 4.6% | 4 | $3.89 | 29.3% | 3.41x | 5.2% |
| 2019 | $1.09 | 11.2% | 4 | $5.24 | 20.8% | 4.81x | 4.9% |
| 2018 | $0.98 | 14.0% | 4 | $2.38 | 41.2% | 2.43x | 4.4% |
| 2017 | $0.86 | 11.7% | 4 | $4.37 | 19.7% | 5.08x | 3.9% |
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Start ComparisonUNM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UNM stock.
How much dividend does UNM pay per share?
Unum Group (UNM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UNM's next ex-dividend date?
UNM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UNM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UNM's dividend safe?
UNM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.5% and FCF payout ratio of +53.1%. With 20 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is UNM a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Unum Group is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does UNM pay dividends?
Unum Group pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UNM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UNM five years ago would be worth approximately $29,376 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UNM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UNM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.