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%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.24)
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
Green day on Friday for Unum Group stock after gaining 0.84%
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
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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UNM Performance
Trading levels for UNM
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
| # | 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% |
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