Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The financial services provider reported $2.16 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.16, FiscalAI reports. Unum Group had a net margin of 5.86% and a return on equity of 12.60%. The firm had revenue of $3.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.91 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.92 earnings per share. Unum Group updated its FY 2026 guidance to 8.600-8.900 EPS.

Unum Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UNM traded up $1.57 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $87.99. 1,933,623 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,510,644. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.13, a P/E/G ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 0.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $87.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $80.13. Unum Group has a twelve month low of $68.28 and a twelve month high of $93.21.

Unum Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.505 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $2.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. This is a boost from Unum Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.46. Unum Group’s dividend payout ratio is 43.91%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Elizabeth Claire Ahmed sold 12,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.14, for a total value of $961,680.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 42,587 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,412,922.18. This represents a 21.98% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unum Group

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Unum Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Ancora Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Unum Group by 385.2% during the 3rd quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 427 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 339 shares during the last quarter. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in Unum Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $47,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Unum Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $53,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Unum Group by 157.4% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,851 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $149,000 after purchasing an additional 1,132 shares during the period. 86.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Unum Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Unum reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $3.37 billion, well above the $2.91 billion consensus estimate. Premium income also increased to $2.82 billion from $2.75 billion a year earlier, supporting the outlook for continued underlying business growth. Revenue results article
• Positive Sentiment: After-tax adjusted operating income was $2.16 per share, in line with analyst expectations and up from $1.92 in the prior-year quarter. The company also repurchased 2.5 million shares for $202.1 million and maintained strong liquidity and capital ratios, including approximately 480% risk-based capital. Unum Group second-quarter results
• Neutral Sentiment: Unum projected full-year 2026 adjusted operating EPS of $8.60 to $8.90, compared with the $8.78 analyst consensus. The midpoint is modestly below expectations, but the range still encompasses the consensus forecast. Unum Q2 revenue beat analysis
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP net income declined to $256.9 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, from $335.6 million, or $1.92 per share, in the year-earlier period. This decline could limit enthusiasm despite the stronger adjusted operating result. Unum net income and revenue report

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Unum Group from $90.00 to $101.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $106.00 price target on shares of Unum Group in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Unum Group from $80.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Truist Financial upped their price objective on Unum Group from $88.00 to $96.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Bank of America cut their price objective on Unum Group from $83.00 to $77.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $98.17.

Unum Group Company Profile

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.