STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.43
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.68
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.66%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.43%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 14, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Oct 24, 2025
4.06 %
41.46
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2025 | 0.46 | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 0.46 | Jul 25, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0.42 | Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| Jan 09, 2025 | 0.42 | Jan 24, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 0.42 | Oct 25, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 0.42 | Jul 26, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 0.365 | Apr 25, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 0.365 | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 0.365 | Oct 26, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 0.365 | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 0.33 | Apr 27, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0.33 | Jan 26, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 0.33 | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 0.33 | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03, 1997 | 2:1 | -1.11% | +1.29% |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 2:1 | +0.33% | +1.04% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unum Group (UNM) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Unum Group is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is UNM's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. UNM's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.66.
When did UNM last pay a dividend?
UNM last paid dividends on 2025-11-14, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-10-24.
When was the last time UNM stock split?
UNM stock split took place on 03-06-1997.
How did UNM's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jun 3, 1997, when Unum Group went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 UNM share(s).