UNH
Unitedhealth Group
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: UNH
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.19%
Payout ratio: 67.4%
Unitedhealth Group's most recent dividend of $2.32 per share was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $8.95 per share, the stock yields 2.2%. The latest UNH distribution of $2.32 marks a dividend growth of 5%.
UNH dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Unitedhealth Group Dividend yield
UNH has a dividend yield of 2.2% which is above the Healthcare sector and the industry average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.61%, Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is 37% higher. The current dividend yield is above the historical average of 1.7% of the last 5 years.
UNH Dividend history
Unitedhealth Group has a history of paying dividends since 2001. Our records of UNH show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 5% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 35% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 22%.
Unitedhealth Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $2.32 | 2.18% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $2.21 | 3.1% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $2.21 | 2.7% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $2.21 | 2.48% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $2.21 | 2.77% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $2.1 | 1.75% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $2.1 | 1.46% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $2.1 | 1.35% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $2.1 | 1.58% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $1.88 | 1.58% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $1.88 | 1.33% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | $1.88 | 1.47% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $1.88 | 1.47% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $1.65 | 1.43% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $1.65 | 1.19% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | $1.65 | 1.18% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $1.65 | 1.32% |
| Mar 11, 2022 | $1.45 | 1.2% |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $1.45 | 1.25% |
| Sep 10, 2021 | $1.45 | 1.34% |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $1.45 | 1.34% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $1.25 | 1.4% |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $1.25 | 1.38% |
| Sep 11, 2020 | $1.25 | 1.55% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $1.25 | 1.54% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $1.08 | 1.59% |
| Dec 6, 2019 | $1.08 | 1.48% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $1.08 | 1.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $1.08 | 1.54% |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $0.9 | 1.52% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.9 | 1.23% |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $0.9 | 1.22% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.9 | 1.23% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.75 | 1.33% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.75 | 1.26% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.75 | 1.39% |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $0.75 | 1.46% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.625 | 1.49% |
| Nov 30, 2016 | $0.625 | 1.5% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.625 | 1.67% |
| Jun 15, 2016 | $0.625 | 1.55% |
| Mar 9, 2016 | $0.5 | 1.65% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.5 | 1.59% |
| Sep 9, 2015 | $0.5 | 1.52% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.5 | 1.36% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.375 | 1.33% |
Unitedhealth Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
UNH has a payout ratio of 67.4% which is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Unitedhealth Group's payout ratio is 75% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UNH dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc | 2.19% | $8.95 | 67.4% |
| CI Cigna Corp | 2.18% | $6.14 | 25.8% |
| HUM Humana Inc | 0.98% | $3.54 | 37.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Unitedhealth Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Unitedhealth Group has been paying dividends for the last 25 years.
When was UNH's last dividend?
Unitedhealth Group's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $2.32 per share.
How much dividend does Unitedhealth Group pay (per share)?
UNH's annualized dividend per share is $8.95.
What is Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield?
Unitedhealth Group's current dividend yield is 2.2%.
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 67.4%.
Does Unitedhealth Group pay a good dividend?
Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is above the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.