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Dividend history and payout analysis for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $8.73 | $8.18 | $7.29 | $6.40 | $5.60 | $4.83 | $4.14 | $3.45 | $2.87 | $2.36 | $1.88 | $1.42 | $1.05 | $0.79 | $0.60 | $0.39 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | N/A | 1.60% | 1.38% | 1.21% | 1.12% | 1.38% | 1.41% | 1.38% | 1.30% | 1.48% | 1.59% | 1.39% | 1.39% | 1.47% | 1.20% | 1.11% | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.41% | 0.38% | 0.41% | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.13% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | N/A | 52.29% | 30.21% | 29.78% | 30.55% | 29.76% | 28.41% | 27.70% | 26.26% | 32.22% | 30.72% | 24.24% | 18.77% | 14.84% | 12.66% | 9.69% | 0.94% | 1.24% | 0.86% | 0.99% | 0.62% | 0.70% | 0.54% | 0.67% | 0.99% | 0.68% | 1.06% | -20.48% | 7.61% | 9.58% | 1.82% | 0.28% | 1.08% | 0.88% | 1.20% | 2.36% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | December 08, 25 | 2025-12-08 | $2.21 |
| 2025-09-23 | September 15, 25 | 2025-09-15 | $2.21 |
| 2025-06-24 | June 16, 25 | 2025-06-16 | $2.21 |
| 2025-03-18 | March 10, 25 | 2025-03-10 | $2.10 |
| 2024-12-17 | December 09, 24 | 2024-12-09 | $2.10 |
| 2024-12-17 | September 16, 24 | 2024-09-16 | $2.10 |
| 2024-06-25 | June 17, 24 | 2024-06-17 | $2.10 |
| 2024-03-19 | March 08, 24 | 2024-03-11 | $1.88 |
| 2023-12-12 | December 01, 23 | 2023-12-04 | $1.88 |
| 2023-09-19 | September 08, 23 | 2023-09-11 | $1.88 |
| 2023-06-27 | June 15, 23 | 2023-06-19 | $1.88 |
| 2023-03-21 | March 10, 23 | 2023-03-13 | $1.65 |
| 2022-12-13 | December 02, 22 | 2022-12-05 | $1.65 |
| 2022-09-20 | September 09, 22 | 2022-09-12 | $1.65 |
| 2022-06-28 | June 16, 22 | 2022-06-20 | $1.65 |
| 2022-03-22 | March 11, 22 | 2022-03-14 | $1.45 |
| 2021-12-14 | December 03, 21 | 2021-12-06 | $1.45 |
| 2021-09-21 | September 10, 21 | 2021-09-13 | $1.45 |
| 2021-06-29 | June 18, 21 | 2021-06-21 | $1.45 |
| 2021-03-23 | March 12, 21 | 2021-03-15 | $1.25 |
| 2020-12-15 | December 04, 20 | 2020-12-07 | $1.25 |
| 2020-09-22 | September 11, 20 | 2020-09-14 | $1.25 |
| 2020-06-30 | June 19, 20 | 2020-06-22 | $1.25 |
| 2020-03-24 | March 13, 20 | 2020-03-16 | $1.08 |
| 2019-12-17 | December 06, 19 | 2019-12-09 | $1.08 |
| 2019-09-24 | September 13, 19 | 2019-09-16 | $1.08 |
| 2019-06-25 | June 14, 19 | 2019-06-17 | $1.08 |
| 2019-03-19 | March 08, 19 | 2019-03-11 | $0.90 |
| 2018-12-13 | November 30, 18 | 2018-12-03 | $0.90 |
| 2018-09-18 | September 06, 18 | 2018-09-07 | $0.90 |
| 2018-06-26 | June 15, 18 | 2018-06-18 | $0.90 |
| 2018-03-20 | March 08, 18 | 2018-03-09 | $0.75 |
| 2017-12-12 | November 30, 17 | 2017-12-01 | $0.75 |
| 2017-09-19 | September 07, 17 | 2017-09-08 | $0.75 |
| 2017-06-27 | June 15, 17 | 2017-06-19 | $0.75 |
| 2017-03-21 | March 08, 17 | 2017-03-10 | $0.62 |
| 2016-12-13 | November 30, 16 | 2016-12-02 | $0.62 |
| 2016-09-20 | September 07, 16 | 2016-09-09 | $0.62 |
| 2016-06-28 | June 15, 16 | 2016-06-17 | $0.62 |
| 2016-03-22 | March 09, 16 | 2016-03-11 | $0.50 |
| 2015-12-15 | December 02, 15 | 2015-12-04 | $0.50 |
| 2015-09-22 | September 09, 15 | 2015-09-11 | $0.50 |
| 2015-06-24 | June 11, 15 | 2015-06-15 | $0.50 |
| 2015-03-24 | March 11, 15 | 2015-03-13 | $0.38 |
| 2014-12-16 | December 03, 14 | 2014-12-05 | $0.38 |
| 2014-09-23 | September 10, 14 | 2014-09-12 | $0.38 |
| 2014-06-25 | June 12, 14 | 2014-06-16 | $0.38 |
| 2014-03-25 | March 12, 14 | 2014-03-14 | $0.28 |
| 2013-12-17 | December 04, 13 | 2013-12-06 | $0.28 |
| 2013-09-24 | September 11, 13 | 2013-09-13 | $0.28 |
| 2013-06-26 | June 13, 13 | 2013-06-17 | $0.28 |
| 2013-03-26 | March 13, 13 | 2013-03-15 | $0.21 |
| 2012-12-21 | December 07, 12 | 2012-12-11 | $0.21 |
| 2012-09-21 | September 12, 12 | 2012-09-14 | $0.21 |
| 2012-06-22 | June 13, 12 | 2012-06-15 | $0.21 |
| 2012-03-19 | March 01, 12 | 2012-03-05 | $0.16 |
| 2011-12-21 | December 05, 11 | 2011-12-07 | $0.16 |
| 2011-09-21 | September 02, 11 | 2011-09-07 | $0.16 |
| 2011-06-21 | June 03, 11 | 2011-06-07 | $0.16 |
| 2011-03-21 | March 03, 11 | 2011-03-07 | $0.12 |
| 2010-12-21 | December 03, 10 | 2010-12-07 | $0.12 |
| 2010-09-28 | September 10, 10 | 2010-09-14 | $0.12 |
| 2010-06-21 | June 03, 10 | 2010-06-07 | $0.12 |
| 2010-04-20 | April 01, 10 | 2010-04-06 | $0.03 |
| 2009-04-16 | March 31, 09 | 2009-04-02 | $0.03 |
| 2008-04-16 | March 31, 08 | 2008-04-02 | $0.03 |
| 2007-04-16 | March 29, 07 | 2007-04-02 | $0.03 |
| 2006-04-17 | March 30, 06 | 2006-04-03 | $0.03 |
| 2005-04-18 | March 30, 05 | 2005-04-01 | $0.03 |
| 2004-04-16 | March 30, 04 | 2004-04-01 | $0.03 |
| 2003-04-17 | March 28, 03 | 2003-04-01 | $0.03 |
| 2002-04-17 | March 27, 02 | 2002-04-01 | $0.03 |
| 2001-04-18 | March 29, 01 | 2001-04-02 | $0.03 |
| 2000-04-19 | March 30, 00 | 2000-04-03 | $0.03 |
| 1999-04-15 | March 30, 99 | 1999-04-01 | $0.01 |
| 1998-04-15 | March 30, 98 | 1998-04-01 | $0.03 |
| 1997-04-15 | April 01, 97 | 1997-04-03 | $0.03 |
| 1996-04-15 | April 01, 96 | 1996-04-03 | $0.01 |
| 1995-04-15 | March 28, 95 | 1995-04-03 | $0.03 |
| 1994-04-15 | March 25, 94 | 1994-04-01 | $0.03 |
| 1993-04-16 | March 26, 93 | 1993-04-01 | $0.01 |
| 1992-04-30 | April 10, 92 | 1992-04-16 | $0.03 |
| 1991-06-15 | May 24, 91 | 1991-06-01 | $0.01 |
| 1990-09-30 | August 27, 90 | 1990-09-01 | $0.01 |
The dividend yield shows how much UnitedHealth Group Incorporated returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
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Analyzing UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.
Investors often include UnitedHealth Group Incorporated dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.
