Should you buy UNM stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Unum Group (UNM) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.22 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.

  • Buy signal since
  • Price since signal Up 0.50%
  • 3-month trend forecast Up 7.71%
  • Buy Candidate 3.22
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Some Reasons Why To Add UNM:
  • Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
  • Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.24)
  • Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
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Green day on Friday for Unum Group stock after gaining 0.84%
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)

Buy or Hold candidate since Aug 03, 2026 Gain 0.50%

The Unum Group stock price gained 0.84% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from $89.81 to $90.56. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.07% from a day low at $88.87 to a day high of $90.71. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.03% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 511 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $131.17 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 7.71% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $90.93 and $104.47 at the end of this 3-month period.

UNM Signals & Forecast

The Unum Group stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $89.12 and $88.85. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.91%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Unum Group stock

Unum Group finds support from accumulated volume at $89.98 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $1.84 (2.07%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.11%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $86.73 (-4.23%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (UNM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Unum Group to open at $90.05, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $89.40 and $91.72, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.33 (+/-2.60%) up or down from last closing price. If Unum Group takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.60% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $90.68 (0.13%) than the support at $89.98 (0.64%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is Unum Group stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Unum Group stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 3.218 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $90.05 ( 0.567%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 91.89 1.46%
R2 91.18 0.689%
R1 90.75 0.209%
Price 90.56
S1 89.34 -1.34%
S2 88.91 -1.82%
S3 88.21 -2.60%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 92.73 2.40%
R2 91.39 0.92%
R1 90.68 0.133%
Price 90.56
S1 89.98 -0.640%
S2 89.51 -1.16%
S3 86.42 -4.57%

UNM Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Jul 09, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 $0.505 0.565%
2 Apr 09, 2026 Apr 24, 2026 May 15, 2026 $0.460 0.600%
3 Jan 30, 2026 Jan 30, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 $0.460 0.605%
4 Oct 09, 2025 Oct 24, 2025 Nov 14, 2025 $0.460 0.610%
5 Jul 10, 2025 Jul 25, 2025 Aug 15, 2025 $0.460 0.577%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Unum Group Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Unum Group is UNM and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Unum Group Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 07, 2026, StockInvest.us rates Unum Group (UNM) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.22 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation. Since the Buy signal began on Aug 03, 2026, the price has risen 0.50%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a rise of 7.71%.

How to buy Unum Group Stock?
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What's the current price of Unum Group Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 07, 2026, the price of an Unum Group (UNM) share was $90.56.

What is the 52-week high and low for Unum Group Stock?
The 52-week high for Unum Group Stock is $93.22 and the 52-week low is $68.28.

What is the market capitalization of Unum Group Stock?
As of the Aug 07, 2026, the market capitalization of Unum Group is 14.336B.

When is the next earnings date for Unum Group?
The upcoming earnings date for Unum Group is Nov 02, 2026.
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ABOUT UNUM GROUP
Unum Group
Unum Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial protection benefit solutions primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Poland. It operates through Unum US, Unum International, Colonial Life, and Closed Block segments. The company offers group long-term and short-term disability, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment products; supplemental and voluntary products, such as individual disability, voluntary be...
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