Unum (UNM) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: Unum Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Unum has paid $1.26 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 1.61%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.76%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $4.02 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Jan 24, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$1.26
12-Month Div. Yield
1.61%
3-Year Total Dividend
$4.02
3-Year Avg Dividend
$1.34
3-Year Avg Yield
0.76%
Last 5Y Dividend
$6.06
All Time Dividend
$19.87
Date Range
Apr 1995 - Jan 2025
Unum Yearly Dividend History Chart
Unum Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $0.42 | $0.42 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.56 | $0.39 | 2.89% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.38 | $0.34 | 3.05% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.26 | $0.32 | 3.77% |
| 2021 | 4 | $1.16 | $0.29 | 4.45% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 5.74% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.08 | $0.27 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.98 | $0.24 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.86 | $0.22 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.76 | $0.19 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.70 | $0.18 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.62 | $0.16 | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.54 | $0.14 | 1.90% |
| 2012 | 2 | $0.23 | $0.12 | 1.10% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.38 | $0.10 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.34 | $0.08 | 1.49% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.30 | $0.08 | 1.70% |
| 2008 | 3 | $0.21 | $0.07 | 1.09% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.22% |
| 2006 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.40% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.55% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.88% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.36 | $0.09 | 2.48% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 2.52% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 2.16% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 2.59% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 1.34% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.59 | $0.15 | 1.18% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.56 | $0.14 | 1.32% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.55 | $0.14 | 1.81% |
| 1995 | 3 | $0.39 | $0.13 | 1.63% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.42 | 0.55% | $76.25 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.42 | 0.66% | $64.12 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.42 | 0.78% | $53.90 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $0.36 | 0.72% | $50.75 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $0.36 | 0.77% | $47.41 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | $0.36 | 0.76% | $48.10 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $0.36 | 0.75% | $48.84 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.33 | 0.78% | $42.20 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | $0.33 | 0.79% | $41.56 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | $0.33 | 0.72% | $46.09 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.33 | 1.03% | $32.19 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.30 | 0.98% | $30.52 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | $0.30 | 1.20% | $24.99 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.30 | 1.18% | $25.47 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.30 | 1.09% | $27.40 |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.01% | $28.26 |
| Jan 28, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.23% | $23.23 |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.61% | $17.66 |
| Jul 30, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.65% | $17.23 |
| Apr 24, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.73% | $16.50 |
| Jan 30, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.07% | $26.69 |
| Oct 25, 2019 | $0.28 | 1.00% | $28.64 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | $0.28 | 0.96% | $29.69 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | $0.26 | 0.71% | $36.81 |
| Jan 25, 2019 | $0.26 | 0.75% | $34.82 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | $0.26 | 0.70% | $37.17 |
| Jul 27, 2018 | $0.26 | 0.71% | $36.44 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $0.23 | 0.58% | $39.86 |
| Jan 26, 2018 | $0.23 | 0.44% | $52.71 |
| Oct 27, 2017 | $0.23 | 0.44% | $52.46 |
| Jul 27, 2017 | $0.23 | 0.46% | $49.80 |
| Apr 26, 2017 | $0.20 | 0.43% | $46.33 |
| Jan 26, 2017 | $0.20 | 0.44% | $45.95 |
| Oct 27, 2016 | $0.20 | 0.57% | $35.18 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | $0.20 | 0.60% | $33.41 |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.54% | $34.21 |
| Jan 27, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.65% | $28.64 |
| Oct 28, 2015 | $0.18 | 0.53% | $34.65 |
| Jul 29, 2015 | $0.18 | 0.52% | $35.84 |
| Apr 23, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.49% | $33.68 |
| Jan 28, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.53% | $31.06 |
| Oct 29, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.49% | $33.46 |
| Jul 24, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.47% | $34.99 |
| Apr 24, 2014 | $0.14 | 0.44% | $32.87 |
| Jan 29, 2014 | $0.14 | 0.45% | $32.20 |
| Oct 24, 2013 | $0.14 | 0.46% | $31.35 |
| Jul 25, 2013 | $0.14 | 0.46% | $31.58 |
| Apr 25, 2013 | $0.13 | 0.48% | $27.23 |
| Jan 24, 2013 | $0.13 | 0.56% | $23.29 |
| Jul 26, 2012 | $0.13 | 0.69% | $18.95 |
| Jan 26, 2012 | $0.10 | 0.46% | $22.92 |
| Oct 27, 2011 | $0.10 | 0.43% | $24.24 |
| Jul 27, 2011 | $0.10 | 0.43% | $24.39 |
| Apr 20, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.36% | $25.80 |
| Jan 27, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.37% | $24.93 |
| Oct 21, 2010 | $0.09 | 0.41% | $22.42 |
| Jul 28, 2010 | $0.09 | 0.41% | $22.82 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | $0.08 | 0.32% | $25.91 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | $0.08 | 0.41% | $20.19 |
| Oct 22, 2009 | $0.08 | 0.39% | $21.34 |
| Jul 29, 2009 | $0.08 | 0.44% | $18.77 |
| Apr 23, 2009 | $0.07 | 0.50% | $15.04 |
| Jan 22, 2009 | $0.07 | 0.49% | $15.31 |
| Oct 23, 2008 | $0.07 | 0.50% | $15.10 |
| Jul 24, 2008 | $0.07 | 0.34% | $21.92 |
| Jan 24, 2008 | $0.07 | 0.36% | $20.58 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.32% | $23.57 |
| Jul 26, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.32% | $23.54 |
| Apr 26, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.30% | $24.94 |
| Jan 25, 2007 | $0.07 | 0.38% | $19.94 |
| Oct 26, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.37% | $20.08 |
| Jul 27, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.46% | $16.28 |
| Apr 20, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.39% | $19.35 |
| Jan 26, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.31% | $24.05 |
| Oct 27, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.38% | $19.76 |
| Jul 21, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.39% | $19.40 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.47% | $15.98 |
| Jan 27, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.44% | $17.02 |
| Oct 21, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.57% | $13.15 |
| Jul 22, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.48% | $15.51 |
| Apr 22, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.49% | $15.19 |
| Jan 22, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.48% | $15.63 |
| Oct 23, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.49% | $15.41 |
| Jul 24, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.55% | $13.65 |
| May 1, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.67% | $11.13 |
| Jan 23, 2003 | $0.15 | 0.82% | $17.94 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | $0.15 | 0.73% | $20.20 |
| Jul 25, 2002 | $0.15 | 0.78% | $19.00 |
| Apr 25, 2002 | $0.15 | 0.53% | $28.00 |
| Jan 24, 2002 | $0.15 | 0.52% | $28.11 |
| Oct 25, 2001 | $0.15 | 0.63% | $23.28 |
| Jul 26, 2001 | $0.15 | 0.52% | $28.28 |
| Apr 26, 2001 | $0.15 | 0.49% | $29.95 |
| Jan 25, 2001 | $0.15 | 0.50% | $29.50 |
| Oct 26, 2000 | $0.15 | 0.54% | $27.19 |
| Jul 27, 2000 | $0.15 | 0.63% | $23.50 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | $0.15 | 0.93% | $15.88 |
| Jan 27, 2000 | $0.15 | 0.57% | $25.94 |
| Nov 3, 1999 | $0.15 | 0.43% | $34.19 |
| Aug 4, 1999 | $0.15 | 0.37% | $39.50 |
| Apr 22, 1999 | $0.15 | 0.32% | $46.69 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | $0.15 | 0.25% | $59.25 |
| Oct 22, 1998 | $0.15 | 0.32% | $45.50 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | $0.15 | 0.28% | $52.69 |
| Apr 23, 1998 | $0.15 | 0.28% | $52.94 |
| Jan 22, 1998 | $0.14 | 0.29% | $49.00 |
| Oct 23, 1997 | $0.14 | 0.29% | $49.88 |
| Jul 24, 1997 | $0.14 | 0.31% | $46.06 |
| Apr 24, 1997 | $0.14 | 0.39% | $36.25 |
| Jan 23, 1997 | $0.14 | 0.37% | $37.25 |
| Oct 24, 1996 | $0.14 | 0.44% | $31.50 |
| Jul 25, 1996 | $0.14 | 0.45% | $30.56 |
| Apr 25, 1996 | $0.14 | 0.45% | $30.31 |
| Jan 25, 1996 | $0.13 | 0.46% | $29.00 |
| Oct 26, 1995 | $0.13 | 0.52% | $25.69 |
| Jul 27, 1995 | $0.13 | 0.55% | $24.25 |
| Apr 18, 1995 | $0.13 | 0.61% | $21.62 |
Unum Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aflac
AFL | $1.58 | 1.54% | 0.56% | $1.55 | Feb 19, 2025 |
Globe Life
GL | $0.99 | 0.82% | 0.21% | $0.85 | Apr 3, 2025 |
MetLife
MET | $1.65 | 2.10% | 0.77% | $1.93 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| - | - | 1.41% | $0.53 | Nov 21, 2023 | |
Prudential
PRU | $3.95 | 3.82% | 1.21% | $4.23 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Unum
UNM | $1.26 | 1.61% | 0.76% | $1.34 | Jan 24, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Unum been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Unum has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $19.87 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Unum's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Unum's most recent dividend payment was $0.42 per share, with an ex-dividend date of January 24, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Unum's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Unum's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $1.56 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 Unum's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Unum's dividend payments, the company paid $1.38 per share in 2023 versus $1.56 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.18. 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 Unum have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Unum has paid a total of $10.76 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $1,550.21 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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