Unum Group (UNM) to Post Earnings on Tuesday

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) is expected to be issuing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 28th. Analysts expect Unum Group to announce earnings of $2.14 per share and revenue of $2.9049 billion for the quarter. Unum Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.600-8.90 EPS. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The financial services provider reported $2.14 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.07 by $0.07. Unum Group had a net margin of 5.86% and a return on equity of 12.60%. The business had revenue of $3.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.91 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.04 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Unum Group to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $10 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Unum Group Stock Down 0.3%

UNM opened at $88.81 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $87.39 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $79.81. The company has a market capitalization of $14.19 billion, a PE ratio of 19.31, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.25. Unum Group has a 1-year low of $68.28 and a 1-year high of $93.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Unum Group Increases Dividend

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

Insider Activity at Unum Group

In other news, EVP Elizabeth Claire Ahmed sold 12,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.14, for a total transaction of $961,680.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 42,587 shares in the company, valued at $3,412,922.18. This trade represents a 21.98% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.00% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unum Group

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of UNM. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Unum Group in the third quarter valued at about $31,000. Ancora Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Unum Group by 385.2% during the third quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 427 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 339 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in shares of Unum Group during the third quarter worth about $47,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Unum Group during the fourth quarter worth about $53,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings 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 worth $149,000 after purchasing an additional 1,132 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.57% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Wolfe Research decreased their target price on Unum Group from $102.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 6th. Barclays boosted their price target on Unum Group from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Morgan Stanley upped 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. Atlantic Securities set a $88.00 price objective on Unum Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Unum Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 11th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Unum Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $97.25.

About Unum Group

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.