Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Stock Unloaded Rep. Lisa C. McClain

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM). In a filing disclosed on November 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Unum Group stock on October 30th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924” account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coherent (NYSE:COHR) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Clorox (NYSE:CLX) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home BancShares (NYSE:HOMB) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) on 10/31/2025.

Unum Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UNM traded down $0.41 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $75.97. 685,285 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,407,910. Unum Group has a one year low of $66.81 and a one year high of $84.48. The company’s 50 day moving average is $76.47 and its 200 day moving average is $76.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.30 and a quick ratio of 0.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.37.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The financial services provider reported $2.09 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.15 by ($0.06). Unum Group had a return on equity of 13.44% and a net margin of 11.77%.The firm had revenue of $3.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.31 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.13 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 5.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Unum Group has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Unum Group will post 9.14 EPS for the current year.

Unum Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 14th. Investors of record on Friday, October 24th were issued a dividend of $0.46 per share. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 24th. Unum Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 35.87%.

Insider Transactions at Unum Group

In other news, EVP Steven Andrew Zabel sold 7,500 shares of Unum Group stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.38, for a total transaction of $572,850.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 113,807 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,692,578.66. The trade was a 6.18% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Christopher W. Pyne sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $78.04, for a total transaction of $312,160.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 51,372 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,009,070.88. The trade was a 7.22% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.92% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Unum Group from $100.00 to $98.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Unum Group in a research report on Tuesday. Barclays upped their price target on Unum Group from $92.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of Unum Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 16th. Finally, Evercore ISI boosted their target price on shares of Unum Group from $96.00 to $99.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Unum Group has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $94.67.

Institutional Trading of Unum Group

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Unum Group by 19.3% in the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 5,614 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $437,000 after purchasing an additional 909 shares in the last quarter. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new stake in Unum Group during the third quarter worth $437,000. Captrust Financial Advisors increased its holdings in Unum Group by 3.4% in the 3rd quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 253,072 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $19,684,000 after buying an additional 8,397 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Unum Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $47,000. Finally, Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt raised its stake in shares of Unum Group by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt now owns 84,200 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $6,548,000 after buying an additional 2,300 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.57% of the company’s stock.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

About Unum Group

Unum Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial protection benefit solutions primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and internationally. It operates through Unum US, Unum International, Colonial Life, and Closed Block segment. The company offers group long-term and short-term disability, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment products; supplemental and voluntary products, such as individual disability, voluntary benefits, and dental and vision products; and accident, sickness, disability, life, and cancer and critical illness products.