UNH Unitedhealth Group dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Unitedhealth Group's most recent dividend of $2.1 per share was on Sep 16, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $7.96 per share, the stock yields 1.42%.
Key dates
- UNH last dividend date: Sep 16, 2024
UNH dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
UNH has a dividend yield of 1.42% which is below the Healthcare sector and the industry average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 1.97%, Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is 28% lower. The current dividend yield is similar to the historical average of 1.4% of the last 5 years.
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 13% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 6%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 52.1% which is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 38.4%, Unitedhealth Group's payout ratio is 36% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UNH dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CI Cigna Corp | 1.73% | $5.43 | 42.2% |
| UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc | 1.41% | $7.96 | 52.1% |
| HUM Humana Inc | 1.33% | $3.54 | 24.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Unitedhealth Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Unitedhealth Group has been paying dividends for the last 23 years.
When was UNH's last dividend?
Unitedhealth Group's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 16, 2024. The dividend amount was $2.1 per share.
How much dividend does Unitedhealth Group pay (per share)?
UNH's annualized dividend per share is $7.96.
What is Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield?
Unitedhealth Group's current dividend yield is 1.42%.
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 52.1%.
Does Unitedhealth Group pay a good dividend?
Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is below the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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