Rep. Lisa C. McClain Buys Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain purchased between $1,001 and $15,000 in shares of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) on August 4th, according to a filing.
• Unum Group recently declared a quarterly dividend increase from $0.42 to $0.46, representing an annual dividend of $1.84 with a yield of 2.5%.
• Unum Group's recent quarterly earnings report showed earnings per share of $2.07, missing consensus estimates by $0.16, while revenue rose 4.0% year-over-year.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently bought shares of Unum Group NYSE: UNM. In a filing disclosed on September 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Unum Group stock on August 4th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE: TSM on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ACI Worldwide NASDAQ: ACIW on 8/19/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of HCA Healthcare NYSE: HCA on 8/19/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amedisys NASDAQ: AMED on 8/18/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Kite Realty Group Trust NYSE: KRG on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ServiceNow NYSE: NOW on 8/13/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of JD.com NASDAQ: JD on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Trade Desk NASDAQ: TTD on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of US Foods NYSE: USFD on 8/13/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Agree Realty NYSE: ADC on 8/13/2025.

Unum Group Trading Down 0.9%

NYSE:UNM opened at $74.21 on Wednesday. Unum Group has a 12 month low of $56.07 and a 12 month high of $84.48. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $73.80 and a 200-day simple moving average of $77.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The company has a market capitalization of $12.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.88, a PEG ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 0.38.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $2.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.23 by ($0.16). The firm had revenue of $3.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.35 billion. Unum Group had a return on equity of 13.44% and a net margin of 11.77%.The company's revenue was up 4.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.16 EPS. Unum Group has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.500-8.50 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Unum Group will post 9.14 earnings per share for the current year.

Unum Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 25th were issued a $0.46 dividend. This is an increase from Unum Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 25th. Unum Group's dividend payout ratio is presently 22.01%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays set a $96.00 price objective on shares of Unum Group and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, July 7th. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of Unum Group from $88.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 3rd. UBS Group set a $87.00 price objective on shares of Unum Group and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $95.00 price objective (down previously from $100.00) on shares of Unum Group in a research report on Thursday, July 31st. Finally, Evercore ISI lowered their price objective on shares of Unum Group from $100.00 to $96.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $91.14.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unum Group

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of UNM. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. raised its holdings in Unum Group by 28.3% in the first quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 3,802 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $310,000 after acquiring an additional 838 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP acquired a new stake in Unum Group in the fourth quarter valued at $240,000. HighTower Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Unum Group by 0.3% in the first quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 60,370 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $4,918,000 after acquiring an additional 201 shares in the last quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in Unum Group in the first quarter valued at $646,000. Finally, Asset Management One Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Unum Group by 88.4% in the first quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 17,302 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $1,409,000 after acquiring an additional 8,120 shares in the last quarter. 86.57% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

Unum Group Company Profile

Unum Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial protection benefit solutions primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and internationally. It operates through Unum US, Unum International, Colonial Life, and Closed Block segment. The company offers group long-term and short-term disability, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment products; supplemental and voluntary products, such as individual disability, voluntary benefits, and dental and vision products; and accident, sickness, disability, life, and cancer and critical illness products.

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