Unitedhealth Group stock dividend history, payout ratio & dates (2024)

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Unitedhealth Group's most recent quarterly dividend of $1.88 per share was on Mar 8, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $7.52 per share, the stock yields 1.58%.

Key dates

  • UNH last dividend date: Mar 8, 2024
  • UNH next dividend date: Not announced

Peer dividends: HUM

UNH dividend stats

DPS

$7.52

Dividend yield

1.58%

Payout ratio

31.2%

vs. Healthcare sector

Dividend yield

1.79%

Payout ratio

35.3%

Dividend yield

What is Unitedhealth Group current dividend yield

UNH has a dividend yield of 1.58% which is below the Healthcare sector and the industry average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.79%, Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is 12% lower. The current dividend yield is above the historical average of 1.4% of the last 5 years.

Dividend history

What is UNH dividend payout history and dates

Unitedhealth Group has a history of paying dividends since 2001. Our records of UNH show that the company has issued six quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 18% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 1.3% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 16%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Mar 8, 2024 Mar 19, 2024 Feb 23, 2024 $1.88 normal
Dec 1, 2023 Dec 12, 2023 Nov 8, 2023 $1.88 normal
Sep 8, 2023 Sep 19, 2023 Aug 23, 2023 $1.88 normal
Jun 16, 2023 Jun 27, 2023 Jun 7, 2023 $1.88 normal
Jun 15, 2023 Jun 27, 2023 Jun 7, 2023 $1.88 normal
Mar 10, 2023 Mar 21, 2023 Feb 27, 2023 $1.65 normal
Dec 2, 2022 Dec 13, 2022 Nov 4, 2022 $1.65 normal
Sep 9, 2022 Sep 20, 2022 Aug 17, 2022 $1.65 normal
Jun 16, 2022 Jun 28, 2022 Jun 8, 2022 $1.65 normal
Mar 11, 2022 Mar 22, 2022 $1.45 normal
Dec 3, 2021 Dec 14, 2021 Nov 5, 2021 $1.45 normal
Sep 10, 2021 Sep 21, 2021 Aug 11, 2021 $1.45 normal
Jun 18, 2021 Jun 29, 2021 Jun 9, 2021 $1.45 normal
Mar 12, 2021 Mar 23, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 $1.25 normal
Dec 4, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 Nov 4, 2020 $1.25 normal
Sep 11, 2020 Sep 22, 2020 Aug 5, 2020 $1.25 normal
Jun 19, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Jun 2, 2020 $1.25 normal
Mar 13, 2020 Mar 24, 2020 Feb 17, 2020 $1.08 normal
Dec 6, 2019 Dec 17, 2019 Nov 8, 2019 $1.08 normal
Sep 13, 2019 Sep 24, 2019 Aug 13, 2019 $1.08 normal
Jun 14, 2019 Jun 25, 2019 Jun 5, 2019 $1.08 normal
Mar 8, 2019 Mar 19, 2019 Feb 27, 2019 $0.9 normal
Nov 30, 2018 Dec 13, 2018 Nov 9, 2018 $0.9 normal
Sep 6, 2018 Sep 18, 2018 Aug 8, 2018 $0.9 normal
Jun 15, 2018 Jun 26, 2018 Jun 5, 2018 $0.9 normal
Mar 8, 2018 Mar 20, 2018 Feb 14, 2018 $0.75 normal
Nov 30, 2017 Dec 12, 2017 Nov 8, 2017 $0.75 normal
Sep 7, 2017 Sep 19, 2017 Aug 16, 2017 $0.75 normal
Jun 15, 2017 Jun 27, 2017 Jun 7, 2017 $0.75 normal
Mar 8, 2017 Mar 21, 2017 Feb 9, 2017 $0.625 normal
Nov 30, 2016 Dec 13, 2016 Nov 9, 2016 $0.625 normal
Sep 7, 2016 Sep 20, 2016 Aug 3, 2016 $0.625 normal
Jun 15, 2016 Jun 28, 2016 Jun 8, 2016 $0.625 normal
Mar 9, 2016 Mar 22, 2016 Feb 10, 2016 $0.5 normal
Dec 2, 2015 Dec 15, 2015 $0.5 normal
Sep 9, 2015 Sep 22, 2015 $0.5 normal
Jun 11, 2015 Jun 24, 2015 Jun 3, 2015 $0.5 normal

Unitedhealth Group dividend payout ratio

What is Unitedhealth Group dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

UNH has a payout ratio of 31.2% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 35.3%, Unitedhealth Group's payout ratio is 12% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

UNH dividend vs peer dividends

How does UNH dividend compare to its peers' dividends

Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc 1.58% $7.52 31.2%
HUM Humana Inc 1.04% $3.54 17.6%

Frequently asked questions

Does Unitedhealth Group pay a dividend?

Yes, Unitedhealth Group has been paying dividends for the last 23 years.

When is Unitedhealth Group's next dividend?

Currently UNH's next dividend date is unknown, however based on the recent dividend frequency we project that it will likely be in June 2024.

When was UNH's last dividend?

Unitedhealth Group's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 8, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.88 per share.

How much dividend does Unitedhealth Group pay (per share)?

UNH's annualized dividend per share is $7.52.

What is Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield?

Unitedhealth Group's current dividend yield is 1.58%.

How often does Unitedhealth Group pay dividends?

Unitedhealth Group pays four dividends per year.

What is Unitedhealth Group's dividend payout ratio?

Unitedhealth Group's dividend payout ratio is 31.2%.

Does Unitedhealth Group pay a good dividend?

Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is below the Healthcare sector average.

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Unitedhealth Group stock dividend history, payout ratio & dates (2024)

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What is the dividend payout ratio for UnitedHealth Group? ›

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's ( UNH ) dividend yield is 1.54%, which means that for every $100 invested in the company's stock, investors would receive $1.54 in dividends per year. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's payout ratio is 45.26% which means that 45.26% of the company's earnings are paid out as dividends.

How do I find the dividend history of a stock? ›

Ticker pages on Dividend.com make this sort of stock dividend history analysis relatively easy and straightforward; simply search for a ticker using the search box at the top of the page, and scroll down to the Dividend Yield & Stock Price History and Dividend Payout History sections for a visual representation of its ...

What is the history of UnitedHealth Group? ›

United HealthCare Corporation was founded in 1977 to purchase Charter Med and create a network-based health plan for seniors. It became a publicly traded company in 1984 and changed its name to UnitedHealth Group in 1998.

How long has UNH been paying dividends? ›

UnitedHealth Group began paying annual dividends in 1990, and moved to a quarterly dividend in June 2010.

Has UnitedHealth Group stock ever split? ›

UnitedHealth stock (symbol: UNH) underwent a total of 5 stock splits.

Is UnitedHealth Group Inc a good investment? ›

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH is currently aided by a growing customer base, contract wins, a well-performing Optum business and a solid financial position. An optimistic 2024 outlook also reinforces investors' confidence in the stock.

Where is the best place to find dividend history? ›

Sites like CNBC, Morningstar, The Wall Street Journal, and Investopedia are all great resources available for researching dividend data. For example, on Investopedia's Markets Today page, you can use the stock search tool to enter the company name or ticker symbol that you're researching.

Where can I find dividend details? ›

Dividend declarations often accompany earnings announcements. Existing shareholders receive the declaration information directly from the company, usually by a notice in the mail. Investing information websites regularly publish upcoming ex-dividend dates, along with the amount of the dividend.

How do I access dividend statements? ›

Corporate actions such as dividends are handled directly by the share registry. You can access your historical dividend payments by contacting the share registries that the company is associated with. The share registry will be able to provide you with information such as payment history and tax statements.

Where does UnitedHealth Group rank? ›

Fortune magazine ranked UnitedHealth Group No. 32 on its 2024 “America's Most Innovative Companies" list. Fortune magazine ranked UnitedHealth Group No. 5 in the 2023 rankings of the 500 largest U.S. corporations based on 2022 revenues.

What is the difference between UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealth Group? ›

UnitedHealthcare is the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group, a health care and well-being company working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences.

Who is UnitedHealth Group biggest competitor? ›

UnitedHealth Group main competitors are Morgan Stanley, Johnson & Johnson, and Tenet Healthcare. Competitor Summary. See how UnitedHealth Group compares to its main competitors: Walgreens has the most employees (210,500).

Who is the longest dividend payer? ›

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) is a Dividend King with one of the longest dividend payout records, paying regular dividends to shareholders for the past 128 years. The company has been raising its dividends consistently for the past 60 years.

How often does UnitedHealth pay dividends? ›

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There are typically 4 dividends per year (excluding specials), and the dividend cover is approximately 3.6. Our premium tools have predicted Unitedhealth Group Inc with 96% accuracy. Sign up for Unitedhealth Group Inc and we'll email you the dividend information when they declare.

What is the longest paid dividend? ›

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  • Chubb Corp (CB) -- NO. Dividends Paid Since 1902.

What is the current ratio of UnitedHealth Group? ›

UnitedHealth Group has a current ratio of 0.85. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If UnitedHealth Group has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

Does UnitedHealth Group pay bonuses? ›

Performance bonus is available and varies by different grade levels.

What is the average dividend yield for healthcare companies? ›

Healthcare. The healthcare sector is compiled of companies dealing in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers, medical products, medical devices and supplies. On average, companies in the healthcare sector have a 2.28% dividend yield and healthcare companies in the S&P 500 have a 1.75% dividend yield.

What is the dividend yield of care? ›

Last dividend date: 31/10/2023. Current Dividend Yield: 2.69%

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