UNH Unitedhealth Group dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Unitedhealth Group's most recent dividend of $2.1 per share was on Mar 10, 2025 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $8.4 per share, the stock yields 1.97%.
Key dates
- UNH last dividend date: Mar 10, 2025
UNH dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
UNH has a dividend yield of 1.97% which is below the Healthcare sector and the industry average. But compared to its Healthcare sector average of 2.05%, Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is only 3.9% lower. The current dividend yield is above 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 12% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 31%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 53.7% which is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 42.5%, Unitedhealth Group's payout ratio is 26% 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 | 1.97% | $8.4 | 53.7% |
| CI Cigna Corp | 1.76% | $5.71 | 46.6% |
| HUM Humana Inc | 1.44% | $3.54 | 35.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Unitedhealth Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Unitedhealth Group has been paying dividends for the last 24 years.
When was UNH's last dividend?
Unitedhealth Group's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 10, 2025. The dividend amount was $2.1 per share.
How much dividend does Unitedhealth Group pay (per share)?
UNH's annualized dividend per share is $8.4.
What is Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield?
Unitedhealth Group's current dividend yield is 1.97%.
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 53.7%.
Does Unitedhealth Group pay a good dividend?
Unitedhealth Group's dividend yield is similar to the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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