Unum Group (UNM) – Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 4/14/2026 – Unum Group had its price target lowered by Bank of America Corporation from $83.00 to $77.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/11/2026 – Unum Group was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 4/10/2026 – Unum Group had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $102.00 to $99.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/9/2026 – Unum Group had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $81.00 to $85.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/6/2026 – Unum Group was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 3/27/2026 – Unum Group was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 3/26/2026 – Unum Group had its “moderate buy” rating reaffirmed by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. They now have a $95.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/7/2026 – Unum Group was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 3/3/2026 – Unum Group had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $85.00 to $80.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 2/26/2026 – Unum Group was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 2/25/2026 – Unum Group was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 2/25/2026 – Unum Group had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $104.00 to $102.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 2/20/2026 – Unum Group had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $85.00 to $81.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

Unum Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.46 per share. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 24th. Unum Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 43.29%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Timothy F. Keaney sold 4,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.58, for a total transaction of $326,610.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 38,592 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,801,007.36. This represents a 10.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Lisa G. Iglesias sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.00, for a total transaction of $255,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 29,453 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,150,069. This represents a 10.62% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 21,852 shares of company stock worth $1,590,734. 0.92% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.