Unum Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unum Group a buy right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unum Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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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How has Unum Group's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Unum Group's stock was trading at $17.48 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, UNM shares have increased by 54.2% and is now trading at $26.96.
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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, February 1st 2022.
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How can I listen to Unum Group's earnings call?

Unum Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 2nd at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 866-813-9403 with passcode "338155".

How were Unum Group's earnings last quarter?

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 2nd. The financial services provider reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.16 by $0.13. The financial services provider had revenue of $2.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. Unum Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.68% and a net margin of 6.01%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.21 EPS.
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How often does Unum Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Unum Group?

Unum Group announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 14th. Investors of record on Friday, January 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Friday, February 18th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.45%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 27th.
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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 4.34%. UNM has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Unum Group has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Unum Group is 30.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Unum Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.34% next year. This indicates that Unum Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Unum Group's stock buyback program work?

Unum Group declared that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Monday, October 25th 2021, which allows the company to buyback $250,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 4.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for UNM?

4 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Unum Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $25.00 to $32.00. On average, they anticipate Unum Group's share price to reach $29.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.6% 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 (LinkedIn Profile)

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), American Equity Investment Life (AEL), CNO Financial Group (CNO), Independence (IHC), National Western Life Group (NWLI), Citizens (CIA) and Kansas City Life Insurance (KCLI).
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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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.17%), Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.12%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%), Polianta Ltd (0.02%), BKD Wealth Advisors LLC (0.02%) and Trilogy Capital Inc. (0.02%). 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 BKD Wealth Advisors LLC, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., Cadence Bank NA, Abacus Planning Group Inc., Carret Asset Management LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Cutler Group LP. 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 Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Evergreen Wealth Solutions LLC, Polianta Ltd, Trilogy Capital Inc., Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC, Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC, Old Port Advisors, and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System.
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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 $26.96.

How much money does Unum Group make?

Unum Group has a market capitalization of $5.51 billion and generates $13.16 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $793 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.90 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, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 615-238-9898.