Unum Group (UNM) Projected to Release 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 $2.9056 billion for the quarter. Unum Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.600-8.90 EPS. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The financial services provider reported $2.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.07 by $0.07. Unum Group had a return on equity of 12.60% and a net margin of 5.86%.The business had revenue of $3.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.91 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.04 EPS. 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 0.0%

Shares of Unum Group stock opened at $86.22 on Monday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $87.88 and a 200 day simple moving average of $80.08. The stock has a market cap of $13.78 billion, a PE ratio of 18.74, a price-to-earnings-growth 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. Unum Group has a 12 month low of $68.28 and a 12 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. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.505 per share. This represents a $2.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. This is an increase from Unum Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.46. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Unum Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 43.91%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on UNM shares. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Unum Group from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Unum Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Unum Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 11th. Atlantic Securities set a $88.00 price objective on shares of Unum Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective 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. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $98.17.

Insider Activity at Unum Group

In other news, EVP Elizabeth Claire Ahmed sold 12,000 shares of Unum Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.14, for a total transaction of $961,680.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 42,587 shares in the company, valued at $3,412,922.18. The trade was a 21.98% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Unum Group

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

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.