Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Stock Price Expected to Rise, UBS Group Analyst Says

Key Points

• UBS raised its price target on Unum Group from $81 to $85 while maintaining a "neutral" rating, implying roughly an 11% upside, even as the broker consensus averages to a "Moderate Buy" with a $94.80 price target.
• Quarterly results missed expectations: Unum reported $1.92 EPS vs. $2.11 expected and slightly below‑consensus revenue, set FY2026 guidance of $8.60–$8.90 EPS (analysts peg FY EPS at ~9.14), and several analysts including Zacks have trimmed near‑term forecasts.
• Market and ownership picture: Shares traded at $76.57 (down ~1.3%), market cap ~$12.5B, P/E 18.0 and 52‑week range $68.28–$83.13; insiders sold ~21,852 shares (~$1.59M) over the past 90 days while institutional investors own ~86.6%.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM - Get Free Report) had its price target raised by investment analysts at UBS Group from $81.00 to $85.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a "neutral" rating on the financial services provider's stock. UBS Group's price target would suggest a potential upside of 11.01% from the stock's current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on UNM. Weiss Ratings lowered Unum Group from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a report on Friday, March 27th. Citigroup reiterated a "market perform" rating on shares of Unum Group in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Unum Group from $85.00 to $80.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a "moderate buy" rating and set a $95.00 price target on shares of Unum Group in a report on Thursday, March 26th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Unum Group from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $94.80.

Unum Group Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of Unum Group stock traded down $0.98 during trading on Thursday, hitting $76.57. 1,166,802 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,641,563. The stock has a market cap of $12.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.02, a PEG ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 0.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a current ratio of 0.37. Unum Group has a twelve month low of $68.28 and a twelve month high of $83.13. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $73.52 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $75.65.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The financial services provider reported $1.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.19). The firm had revenue of $3.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.29 billion. Unum Group had a net margin of 5.65% and a return on equity of 12.62%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up .2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.03 earnings per share. Unum Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.600-8.900 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Unum Group will post 9.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Unum Group news, EVP Lisa G. Iglesias sold 3,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.00, for a total transaction of $255,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 29,453 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,150,069. This represents a 10.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Timothy F. Keaney sold 4,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.58, for a total value of $326,610.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 38,592 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,801,007.36. The trade was a 10.44% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 21,852 shares of company stock worth $1,590,734 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.92% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unum Group

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UNM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Unum Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. SHP Wealth Management bought a new stake in shares of Unum Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Unum Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Ancora Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Unum Group by 385.2% in the third quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 427 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 339 shares during the period. Finally, Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Unum Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Institutional investors own 86.57% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about Unum Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Unum Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Unum from "strong sell" to "hold," which reduces downside from a very negative analyst stance and may stabilize sentiment. Zacks Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks retains a "hold" rating overall (neutral) and the broader consensus full‑year EPS for Unum remains around $9.14 per share, so analysts are not abandoning the name but are trimming precision on future quarters.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut multiple quarterly and annual EPS forecasts: FY2026 lowered to $8.69 (from $8.76), FY2027 to $9.63 (from $9.72), and FY2028 to $10.59 (from $10.72). They also trimmed numerous quarter-level estimates (examples: Q1 2026 to $2.06 from $2.08; Q1 2028 to $2.70 from $2.74). These downward revisions suggest pressure on near‑term earnings and are the primary driver of the stock's weaker performance today.

About Unum Group

Unum Group NYSE: UNM is a leading provider of employee benefits in the United States and selected international markets, specializing in disability, life, accident and critical illness insurance. Through both fully insured and self-funded arrangements, the company offers group coverage designed to protect income and mitigate financial hardship for employees and their families. Its portfolio includes short-term and long-term disability plans, group life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) policies, as well as critical illness and hospital indemnity products.

In addition to its core product lines, Unum Group markets voluntary benefits under its Colonial Life brand, allowing employees to purchase supplemental insurance such as accident, cancer, and dental coverage directly through payroll deductions.

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