Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.77
Unum Group 6.250% JR NT58 (UNMA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.6%
Payout Ratio
41.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
20 years
UNMA 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 5.7% and trend is flat.
UNMA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.6%
Trailing DPS$1.77
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout74.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak20 years
3Y CAGR-0.0%
5Y CAGR-0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield19.1%
Total Shareholder Yield26.6%
1Y Total Return2.8%
5Y Total Return17.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)30.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,77210Y ago$14,39920Y ago$14,399
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
UNMA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
UNMA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Unum Group 6.250% JR NT58 distributes 41.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 74.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UNMA has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UNMA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.6% dividend yield, 19.1% buyback yield, 26.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 17.7%, with dividends contributing 30.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,399 today.
UNMA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.81
Avg/Payment$0.3907
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.3906 | — | 6.65% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3906 | — | 6.70% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.63% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.63% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.40% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3906 | — | 6.26% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3906 | — | 6.18% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3906 | — | 6.28% | Sep 16, 2024 |
UNMA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.6%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
41.5% payout
Streak
20Y
-0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
26.6%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st UNMAUnum Group 6.250% JR… | $5.3B | 7.6% | 41.5% | 20 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $51.4B | 2.9% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  PRUPrudential Financial… | $34.6B | 5.5% | 53.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
 AFLAflac Incorporated | $58.5B | 2.0% | 32.9% | 37 | Sustainable |
3rd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $6.9B | 4.9% | 27.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 UNMUnum Group | $13.0B | 2.2% | 41.5% | 20 | Sustainable |
 CNOCNO Financial Group,… | $4.3B | 1.5% | 28.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 GLGlobe Life Inc. | $12.0B | 0.7% | 7.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
UNMA Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.28 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $1.56 | -20.0% | 4 | $9.46 | 16.5% | 6.05x | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $1.95 | 24.9% | 5 | $6.50 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 7.2% |
| 2022 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.96 | 22.5% | 4.45x | 5.7% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.02 | 38.9% | 2.57x | 5.7% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | -0.0% | 4 | $3.89 | 40.2% | 2.49x | 5.7% |
| 2019 | $1.56 | 83.8% | 4 | $5.24 | 29.8% | 3.35x | 5.7% |
| 2018 | $0.85 | — | 2 | $2.38 | 35.8% | 2.80x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.37 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UNMA stock.
How much dividend does UNMA pay per share?
Unum Group 6.250% JR NT58 (UNMA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UNMA's next ex-dividend date?
UNMA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UNMA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UNMA's dividend safe?
UNMA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.5% and FCF payout ratio of +74.3%. With 20 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is UNMA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Unum Group 6.250% JR NT58 is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UNMA pay dividends?
Unum Group 6.250% JR NT58 pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UNMA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UNMA five years ago would be worth approximately $11,772 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UNMA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UNMA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.