Unum Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unum Group a buy right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unum Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Unum Group stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UNM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Unum Group?

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When is Unum Group's next earnings date?

Unum Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 26th 2021.
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How were Unum Group's earnings last quarter?

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 3rd. The financial services provider reported $1.39 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.13 by $0.26. The financial services provider had revenue of $2.99 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.94 billion. Unum Group had a net margin of 5.27% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.05%.
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How has Unum Group's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Unum Group's stock was trading at $17.48 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, UNM stock has increased by 39.2% and is now trading at $24.34.
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How often does Unum Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Unum Group?

Unum Group declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 30th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Friday, August 20th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 29th. This is a boost from Unum Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.29.
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Is Unum Group a good dividend stock?

Unum Group pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.98%. UNM has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Unum Group does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Unum Group is 24.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Unum Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.22% next year. This indicates that Unum Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Unum Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

Unum Group issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 18th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.782-$4.881 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $4.710. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for UNM?

4 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Unum Group's stock. Their forecasts range from $25.00 to $31.00. On average, they expect Unum Group's share price to reach $27.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.2% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Unum Group's key executives?

Unum Group's management team includes the following people:

• Rick McKenney, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Michael Q. Simonds, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• Steven A. Zabel, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Puneet Bhasin, Executive VP, Chief Information & Digital Officer
• Lisa G. Iglesias, Executive Vice President & General Counsel

What is Rick McKenney's approval rating as Unum Group's CEO?

37 employees have rated Unum Group CEO Rick McKenney on Glassdoor.com. Rick McKenney has an approval rating of 72% among Unum Group's employees.

Who are some of Unum Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Unum Group include MetLife (MET), Prudential Financial (PRU), Aflac (AFL), Lincoln National (LNC), Primerica (PRI), CNO Financial Group (CNO), American Equity Investment Life (AEL), National Western Life Group (NWLI), Independence (IHC), Kansas City Life Insurance (KCLI) and Citizens (CIA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Unum Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Unum Group investors own include AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), International Business Machines (IBM), Altria Group (MO), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Iron Mountain (IRM).

What is Unum Group's stock symbol?

Unum Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UNM."

Who are Unum Group's major shareholders?

Unum Group's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.41%), FMR LLC (8.58%), BlackRock Inc. (8.45%), State Street Corp (5.28%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.37%) and Invesco Ltd. (3.47%). Company insiders that own Unum Group stock include Cherie Pashley, Christopher W Pyne, Lisa G Iglesias, Michael Q Simonds, Richard P Mckenney, Timothy F Keaney and Timothy Gerald Arnold.
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Which major investors are selling Unum Group stock?

UNM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Mackay Shields LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Sandler Capital Management, Bank of America Corp DE, Principal Financial Group Inc., and Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC. Company insiders that have sold Unum Group company stock in the last year include Cherie Pashley, Christopher W Pyne, Lisa G Iglesias, Michael Q Simonds, Richard P Mckenney, Timothy F Keaney, and Timothy Gerald Arnold.
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Which major investors are buying Unum Group stock?

UNM stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Clearbridge Investments LLC, State Street Corp, Prana Capital Management LP, Panagora Asset Management Inc., Twin Tree Management LP, Invesco Ltd., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
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How do I buy shares of Unum Group?

Shares of UNM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Unum Group's stock price today?

One share of UNM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.34.

How much money does Unum Group make?

Unum Group has a market capitalization of $4.97 billion and generates $13.16 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $793 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.93 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Unum Group have?

Unum Group employs 10,300 workers across the globe.

Does Unum Group have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Unum Group: AlwaysCare Benefits Inc., Claims Assistance (UK) Limited, Claims Services International Limited, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Duncanson & Holt Canada Ltd., Duncanson & Holt Europe Ltd., Duncanson & Holt Inc., Duncanson & Holt Services Inc., Duncanson & Holt Underwriters Ltd., Fairwind Insurance Company, First Look Vision Network L.L.C., First Unum Life Insurance Company, H&J Capital, H&J Capital L.L.C., Jaimini Health Inc. dba PrimeCare Dental Plan, LeaveLogic, LeaveLogic Inc., National Dental Plan Limited, Northwind Holdings LLC, Northwind Reinsurance Company, Paul Revere Corp., Pramerica Życie TUiR SA, Provident Investment Management LLC, Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company, Provident Life and Casualty Insurance Company, Starmount Insurance Agency Inc., Starmount Life Insurance Company, Starmount Managed Dental of California, The Paul Revere Life Insurance Company, UDVAS LLC, Unum European Holding Company Limited, Unum Insurance Company, Unum Ireland Limited, Unum Life Insurance Company of America, Unum Limited, Unum Select Limited, Unum Zycie Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen i Reasekuracji Spolka Akcyjna, and UnumProvident Finance Company Limited.

When was Unum Group founded?

Unum Group was founded in 1848.

What is Unum Group's official website?

The official website for Unum Group is www.unum.com.

Where are Unum Group's headquarters?

Unum Group is headquartered at 1 FOUNTAIN SQUARE, CHATTANOOGA TN, 37402.

How can I contact Unum Group?

Unum Group's mailing address is 1 FOUNTAIN SQUARE, CHATTANOOGA TN, 37402. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (423) 294-1011 or via email at [email protected].