UnitedHealth (UNH) | Dividend History & Payments | 1997 - 2025
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TL;DR: UnitedHealth Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
UnitedHealth has paid $6.30 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 2.05%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.38%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $18.99 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 10, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$6.30
12-Month Div. Yield
2.05%
3-Year Total Dividend
$18.99
3-Year Avg Dividend
$6.33
3-Year Avg Yield
0.38%
Last 5Y Dividend
$30.19
All Time Dividend
$51.89
Date Range
Apr 1997 - Mar 2025
UnitedHealth Yearly Dividend History Chart
UnitedHealth Dividend History From 1997 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $2.10 | $2.10 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 4 | $8.18 | $2.04 | 1.58% |
| 2023 | 3 | $5.41 | $1.80 | 1.10% |
| 2022 | 4 | $6.40 | $1.60 | 1.27% |
| 2021 | 4 | $5.60 | $1.40 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 4 | $4.83 | $1.21 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 4 | $4.14 | $1.04 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 4 | $3.45 | $0.86 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 4 | $2.87 | $0.72 | 1.48% |
| 2016 | 4 | $2.36 | $0.59 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.88 | $0.47 | 1.60% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.42 | $0.36 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 5 | $1.33 | $0.27 | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.79 | $0.20 | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.39 | $0.10 | 1.16% |
| 2009 | 1 | $0.03 | $0.03 | 0.15% |
| 2008 | 1 | $0.03 | $0.03 | 0.08% |
| 2007 | 1 | $0.03 | $0.03 | 0.06% |
| 2005 | 1 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.02% |
| 2004 | 1 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.03% |
| 2003 | 1 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.04% |
| 2002 | 1 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.05% |
| 2001 | 1 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.07% |
| 2000 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1999 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1998 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1997 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | $2.10 | 0.43% | $488.65 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $2.10 | 0.40% | $520.48 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $2.10 | 0.37% | $575.00 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $2.10 | 0.44% | $482.59 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $1.88 | 0.38% | $490.82 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $1.88 | 0.34% | $549.77 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $1.88 | 0.41% | $458.49 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $1.65 | 0.35% | $469.50 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $1.65 | 0.31% | $539.20 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | $1.65 | 0.32% | $521.02 |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $1.65 | 0.36% | $452.06 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | $1.45 | 0.29% | $506.12 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $1.45 | 0.30% | $478.23 |
| Sep 10, 2021 | $1.45 | 0.35% | $420.16 |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $1.45 | 0.36% | $404.95 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $1.25 | 0.34% | $365.58 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $1.25 | 0.37% | $337.07 |
| Sep 11, 2020 | $1.25 | 0.41% | $308.02 |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $1.25 | 0.44% | $286.88 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $1.08 | 0.52% | $206.59 |
| Dec 6, 2019 | $1.08 | 0.38% | $285.48 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $1.08 | 0.46% | $232.89 |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $1.08 | 0.43% | $252.28 |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $0.90 | 0.36% | $251.40 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.90 | 0.33% | $269.18 |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $0.90 | 0.34% | $268.28 |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.90 | 0.35% | $254.37 |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.75 | 0.33% | $225.43 |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.75 | 0.33% | $226.78 |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.75 | 0.38% | $197.75 |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $0.75 | 0.41% | $181.63 |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.62 | 0.37% | $169.98 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | $0.62 | 0.39% | $160.73 |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.62 | 0.47% | $133.62 |
| Jun 15, 2016 | $0.62 | 0.45% | $137.69 |
| Mar 9, 2016 | $0.50 | 0.40% | $125.10 |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.50 | 0.42% | $117.74 |
| Sep 9, 2015 | $0.50 | 0.42% | $118.70 |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.50 | 0.42% | $117.65 |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.38 | 0.33% | $115.25 |
| Dec 3, 2014 | $0.38 | 0.37% | $100.33 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.38 | 0.44% | $86.18 |
| Jun 12, 2014 | $0.38 | 0.47% | $79.18 |
| Mar 12, 2014 | $0.28 | 0.37% | $75.70 |
| Dec 4, 2013 | $0.28 | 0.38% | $73.50 |
| Sep 11, 2013 | $0.28 | 0.38% | $74.48 |
| Jun 13, 2013 | $0.28 | 0.44% | $63.80 |
| Jun 12, 2013 | $0.28 | 0.44% | $63.80 |
| Mar 13, 2013 | $0.21 | 0.39% | $54.73 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | $0.21 | 0.39% | $54.05 |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $0.21 | 0.39% | $54.25 |
| Jun 13, 2012 | $0.21 | 0.36% | $58.90 |
| Mar 1, 2012 | $0.16 | 0.29% | $55.84 |
| Dec 5, 2011 | $0.16 | 0.33% | $48.91 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | $0.16 | 0.36% | $45.52 |
| Jun 3, 2011 | $0.16 | 0.33% | $49.41 |
| Mar 3, 2011 | $0.12 | 0.28% | $44.45 |
| Dec 3, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.34% | $36.67 |
| Sep 10, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.37% | $34.13 |
| Jun 3, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.41% | $30.34 |
| Apr 1, 2010 | $0.03 | 0.09% | $32.99 |
| Mar 31, 2009 | $0.03 | 0.15% | $20.54 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | $0.03 | 0.08% | $36.50 |
| Mar 29, 2007 | $0.03 | 0.06% | $52.97 |
| Mar 30, 2005 | $0.01 | 0.03% | $47.92 |
| Mar 30, 2004 | $0.01 | 0.05% | $32.56 |
| Mar 28, 2003 | $0.01 | 0.03% | $23.08 |
| Mar 27, 2002 | $0.01 | 0.04% | $19.10 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | $0.01 | 0.05% | $14.81 |
| Mar 30, 2000 | $0.00 | 0.05% | $7.45 |
| Mar 30, 1999 | $0.00 | 0.06% | $6.59 |
| Mar 30, 1998 | $0.00 | 0.04% | $8.72 |
| Apr 1, 1997 | $0.00 | 0.06% | $6.27 |
UnitedHealth Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cigna
CI | $4.31 | 1.37% | 0.42% | $4.35 | Mar 5, 2025 |
CVS Health
CVS | $2.01 | 3.01% | 0.87% | $2.28 | Apr 22, 2025 |
Elevance Health
ELV | $4.97 | 1.32% | 0.32% | $5.08 | Mar 10, 2025 |
Humana
HUM | $3.56 | 1.46% | 0.23% | $3.46 | Mar 28, 2025 |
UnitedHealth
UNH | $6.30 | 2.05% | 0.38% | $6.33 | Mar 10, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has UnitedHealth been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- UnitedHealth has been paying dividends for 28 years, from 1997 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $51.89 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was UnitedHealth's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- UnitedHealth's most recent dividend payment was $2.10 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 10, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was UnitedHealth's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- UnitedHealth's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $8.18 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do UnitedHealth's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing UnitedHealth's dividend payments, the company paid $5.41 per share in 2023 versus $8.18 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $2.77. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in UnitedHealth have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, UnitedHealth has paid a total of $46.34 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $1,524.29 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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