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

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 Price Performance

UNM stock traded down $0.06 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $76.19. The company's stock had a trading volume of 4,499,233 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,431,125. Unum Group has a 12 month low of $56.50 and a 12 month high of $84.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a 50 day moving average of $73.56 and a two-hundred day moving average of $77.33.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $2.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.23 by ($0.16). The business had revenue of $3.36 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.16 earnings per share. Unum Group has set its FY 2025 guidance at 8.500-8.50 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Unum Group will post 9.14 EPS for the current year.

Unum Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 25th were paid a $0.46 dividend. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 25th. This is a positive change from Unum Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. Unum Group's dividend payout ratio is currently 22.01%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently commented on UNM shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Unum Group from $87.00 to $96.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 8th. Piper Sandler increased their target price on Unum Group from $88.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 3rd. UBS Group set a $87.00 price target on Unum Group and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $95.00 price target (down from $100.00) on shares of Unum Group in a research report on Thursday, July 31st. Finally, Evercore ISI lowered their price target on Unum Group from $100.00 to $96.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $91.14.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Unum Group

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. purchased a new position in Unum Group in the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new position in Unum Group in the first quarter valued at about $30,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Unum Group in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Atwood & Palmer Inc. grew its stake in Unum Group by 100.0% in the second quarter. Atwood & Palmer Inc. now owns 400 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Unum Group in the first quarter valued at about $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.57% of the company's stock.

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.

About Unum Group

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.