Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells Off Shares of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM)

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain sold shares of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on June 17th, according to a filing disclosed on August 13th.
• Unum Group reported a net margin of 11.77% and a 4.0% year-over-year revenue growth in its latest quarterly earnings, although it missed earnings expectations.
• The company increased its quarterly dividend from $0.42 to $0.46, reflecting a 2.7% dividend yield for shareholders.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Unum Group NYSE: UNM. In a filing disclosed on August 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Unum Group stock on June 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

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• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SAP NYSE: SAP on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of XPO NYSE: XPO on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sanofi NASDAQ: SNY on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Waters NYSE: WAT on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Group 1 Automotive NYSE: GPI on 7/22/2025.

Unum Group Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of UNM stock traded down $0.4730 during trading on Monday, hitting $69.4470. 398,299 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,420,032. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.30 and a current ratio of 0.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 0.40. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $76.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $77.88. Unum Group has a twelve month low of $52.71 and a twelve month high of $84.48.

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

Unum Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 15th. Investors of record on Friday, July 25th were issued a dividend of $0.46 per share. This is an increase from Unum Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 25th. Unum Group's dividend payout ratio is 22.01%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on UNM shares. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Unum Group from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Evercore ISI dropped their target price on shares of Unum Group from $100.00 to $96.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Unum Group from $87.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 8th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $95.00 price target (down previously from $100.00) on shares of Unum Group in a research note on Thursday, July 31st. Finally, Piper Sandler boosted their target price on shares of Unum Group from $88.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $91.15.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Unum Group

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of UNM. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. acquired a new stake in Unum Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Unum Group in the second quarter worth $30,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC acquired a new stake in Unum Group in the first quarter valued at about $30,000. Atwood & Palmer Inc. boosted 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 buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Unum Group in the first quarter valued at about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.

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.