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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Jun 08, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 28, 2016 | $0.625 | 0.451% |
| 42 | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 09, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016 | $0.500 | 0.391% |
| 43 | Nov 06, 2015 | Dec 02, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | $0.500 | 0.425% |
| 44 | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 09, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $0.500 | 0.407% |
| 45 | Jun 03, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | $0.500 | 0.420% |
| 46 | Feb 11, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 | $0.375 | 0.317% |
| 47 | Nov 07, 2014 | Dec 03, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | $0.375 | 0.391% |
| 48 | Aug 12, 2014 | Sep 10, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | $0.375 | 0.433% |
| 49 | Jun 03, 2014 | Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 25, 2014 | $0.375 | 0.455% |
| 50 | Feb 12, 2014 | Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 25, 2014 | $0.280 | 0.345% |
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% |
