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UNH Dividends Insights
UNH pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $2.21 at Mar 17, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 2.34%.
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AI Analysis of UNH
Built on AI-powered analysis of yield strength, recent news, payout trends, and 10-year dividend growth consistency.
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AI Analysis of UNH
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.34% |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | 0% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $2.21 |
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UnitedHealth Group has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: Mar 17, 2026.
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UNH Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of UNH's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Nov 09, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Dec 13, 2018 | $0.90 | 0.331% |
| 32 | Aug 08, 2018 | Sep 06, 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 | $0.90 | 0.342% |
| 33 | Jun 06, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 | $0.90 | 0.360% |
| 34 | Feb 14, 2018 | Mar 08, 2018 | Mar 20, 2018 | $0.750 | 0.331% |
| 35 | Nov 08, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 12, 2017 | $0.750 | 0.337% |
| 36 | Aug 16, 2017 | Sep 07, 2017 | Sep 19, 2017 | $0.750 | 0.385% |
| 37 | Jun 07, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 27, 2017 | $0.750 | 0.406% |
| 38 | Feb 09, 2017 | Mar 08, 2017 | Mar 21, 2017 | $0.625 | 0.373% |
| 39 | Nov 09, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 13, 2016 | $0.625 | 0.389% |
| 40 | Aug 03, 2016 | Sep 07, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | $0.625 | 0.455% |
Dividend Sustainability
With a moderate Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS), the company may sustain its dividends, but continuous monitoring is advised for any financial shifts. Its low Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) suggests limited prospects for dividend growth. Overall, the dividend outlook is mixed, and merits close monitoring of both financial strength and growth prospects.
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Comparing UNH to Sector and Country
UNH pays a solid dividend yield of 2.34%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (0.560%). UNH’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Healthcare sector in the US market (8.73%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
UNH Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| Pfizer | 144.509B | $0.430 | 6.78% | 130.54% | |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | 186.639B | $0.92 | 3.17% | 42.47% | |
| AbbVie | 383.518B | $1.73 | 3.10% | 324.76% | |
| Merck | 283.536B | $0.85 | 2.89% | 92.12% | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 151.572B | $0.630 | 2.80% | 66.73% | |
| Johnson & Johnson | 537.387B | $1.34 | 2.35% | 59.52% | |
| UnitedHealth Group | 342.37B | $2.21 | 2.34% | 66.50% | |
| Novartis AG | 274.116B | $3.10 | 2.16% | 61.00% | |
| Danaher Corporation | 126.04B | $0.400 | 0.764% | 24.67% | |
| Eli Lilly | 1.02T | $1.73 | 0.596% | 22.10% | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 176.13B | $0.470 | 0.371% | 9.46% |
