Unum Group Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Unum Group (UNM). 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.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

39 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987
Dividends per share (FY)$1.76$1.56$1.38$1.26$1.16$1.12$1.08$0.98$0.86$0.76$0.70$0.62$0.54$0.46$0.38$0.34$0.30$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.36$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.59$1.34$1.11$1.05$0.92$0.77$0.85$0.98$0.75$0.57$0.46$0.40
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A2.18%3.12%3.09%4.77%4.96%3.75%3.34%1.58%1.77%2.12%1.78%1.58%2.28%1.90%1.45%1.62%1.63%1.25%1.42%1.32%1.67%2.38%3.37%2.23%2.20%1.82%0.72%0.79%0.86%1.84%2.43%1.48%1.18%1.22%1.62%1.19%1.70%2.16%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A16.67%21.58%18.06%24.40%29.24%20.83%41.19%19.71%19.60%20.09%39.64%17.07%14.96%51.40%12.96%12.26%18.71%15.49%23.26%17.27%-34.94%-25.39%35.59%24.62%25.19%-75.94%22.87%24.26%31.25%26.72%44.15%20.47%16.84%16.00%13.98%14.61%15.33%22.73%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-14October 24, 252025-10-24$0.46
2025-08-15July 25, 252025-07-25$0.46
2025-05-16April 25, 252025-04-25$0.42
2025-02-14January 24, 252025-01-24$0.42
2024-11-15October 25, 242024-10-25$0.42
2024-08-16July 26, 242024-07-26$0.42
2024-05-17April 25, 242024-04-26$0.36
2024-02-16January 25, 242024-01-26$0.36
2023-11-17October 26, 232023-10-27$0.36
2023-08-18July 27, 232023-07-28$0.36
2023-05-19April 27, 232023-04-28$0.33
2023-02-17January 26, 232023-01-27$0.33
2022-11-18October 27, 222022-10-28$0.33
2022-08-19July 28, 222022-07-29$0.33
2022-05-20April 28, 222022-04-29$0.30
2022-02-18January 27, 222022-01-28$0.30
2021-11-19October 28, 212021-10-29$0.30
2021-08-20July 29, 212021-07-30$0.30
2021-05-21April 29, 212021-04-30$0.28
2021-02-19January 28, 212021-01-29$0.28
2020-11-20October 29, 202020-10-30$0.28
2020-08-21July 30, 202020-07-31$0.28
2020-05-15April 24, 202020-04-27$0.28
2020-02-21January 30, 202020-01-31$0.28
2019-11-15October 25, 192019-10-28$0.28
2019-08-16July 26, 192019-07-29$0.28
2019-05-17April 26, 192019-04-29$0.26
2019-02-15January 25, 192019-01-28$0.26
2018-11-16October 26, 182018-10-29$0.26
2018-08-17July 27, 182018-07-30$0.26
2018-05-18April 27, 182018-04-30$0.23
2018-02-16January 26, 182018-01-29$0.23
2017-11-17October 27, 172017-10-30$0.23
2017-08-18July 27, 172017-07-31$0.23
2017-05-19April 26, 172017-04-28$0.20
2017-02-17January 26, 172017-01-30$0.20
2016-11-18October 27, 162016-10-31$0.20
2016-08-19July 27, 162016-07-29$0.20
2016-05-20April 27, 162016-04-29$0.18
2016-02-19January 27, 162016-01-29$0.18
2015-11-20October 28, 152015-10-30$0.18
2015-08-21July 29, 152015-07-31$0.18
2015-05-15April 23, 152015-04-27$0.17
2015-02-20January 28, 152015-01-30$0.17
2014-11-21October 29, 142014-10-31$0.17
2014-08-15July 24, 142014-07-28$0.17
2014-05-16April 24, 142014-04-28$0.14
2014-02-21January 29, 142014-01-31$0.14
2013-11-15October 24, 132013-10-28$0.14
2013-08-16July 25, 132013-07-29$0.14
2013-05-17April 25, 132013-04-29$0.13
2013-02-15January 24, 132013-01-28$0.13
2012-11-16October 25, 122012-10-29$0.13
2012-08-17July 26, 122012-07-30$0.13
2012-05-18April 26, 122012-04-30$0.10
2012-02-17January 26, 122012-01-30$0.10
2011-11-18October 27, 112011-10-31$0.10
2011-08-19July 27, 112011-07-29$0.10
2011-05-20April 20, 112011-04-25$0.09
2011-02-18January 27, 112011-01-31$0.09
2010-11-19October 21, 102010-10-25$0.09
2010-08-20July 28, 102010-07-30$0.09
2010-05-21April 22, 102010-04-26$0.08
2010-02-19January 21, 102010-01-25$0.08
2009-11-20October 22, 092009-10-26$0.08
2009-08-21July 29, 092009-07-31$0.08
2009-05-15April 23, 092009-04-27$0.07
2009-02-20January 22, 092009-01-26$0.07
2008-11-21October 23, 082008-10-27$0.07
2008-08-15July 24, 082008-07-28$0.07
2008-05-16April 24, 082008-04-28$0.07
2008-02-15January 24, 082008-01-28$0.07
2007-11-16October 25, 072007-10-29$0.07
2007-08-17July 26, 072007-07-30$0.07
2007-05-18April 26, 072007-04-30$0.07
2007-02-16January 25, 072007-01-29$0.07
2006-11-17October 26, 062006-10-30$0.07
2006-08-18July 27, 062006-07-31$0.07
2006-05-19April 20, 062006-04-24$0.07
2006-02-17January 26, 062006-01-30$0.07
2005-11-18October 27, 052005-10-31$0.07
2005-08-19July 21, 052005-07-25$0.07
2005-05-20April 21, 052005-04-25$0.07
2005-02-18January 27, 052005-01-31$0.07
2004-11-19October 21, 042004-10-25$0.07
2004-08-20July 22, 042004-07-26$0.07
2004-05-21April 22, 042004-04-26$0.07
2004-02-20January 22, 042004-01-26$0.07
2003-11-21October 23, 032003-10-27$0.07
2003-08-15July 24, 032003-07-28$0.07
2003-05-16May 01, 032003-05-05$0.07
2003-02-21January 23, 032003-01-27$0.15
2002-11-15October 24, 022002-10-28$0.15
2002-08-16July 25, 022002-07-29$0.15
2002-05-17April 25, 022002-04-29$0.15
2002-02-15January 24, 022002-01-28$0.15
2001-11-16October 25, 012001-10-29$0.15
2001-08-17July 26, 012001-07-30$0.15
2001-05-18April 26, 012001-04-30$0.15
2001-02-16January 25, 012001-01-29$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unum Group's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Unum Group 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.

How has Unum Group's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Unum Group, 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.

Is Unum Group a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Unum Group's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Unum Group maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Unum Group'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.

Should I consider Unum Group dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Unum Group 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.