UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
UNH26 yrs growthHealthcare · Stock · quarterly payer
$396.47
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
2.34%
Annual Dividend
$9.28
Payout Ratio
67%
5-Yr Growth
12.1%
Ex-Date
Jun 15, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
UNH Dividend Safety Score
88/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak27 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 1999
Earnings payout coverage67% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage48% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.74
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.5× its 5-yr average — elevated
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is UNH a good dividend stock?
YesUnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.34% ($9.28/yr), with 26 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 26 consecutive years of growth
- Strong 12.1% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 1999
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.34%
- Payout Ratio
- 67%
- Annual Dividend
- $9.28
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 12.1%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 15, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 26
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.65
- Market Cap
- $360.1B
- P/E Ratio
- 29.9
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -0%
- 52-Week Range
- $234.60 – $404.15
- Dividend Safety
- A · 88/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (1999)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | — | $2.2100 | regular |
| Dec 8, 2025 | — | $2.2100 | regular |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $2.2100 | regular |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $2.2100 | regular |
| Mar 10, 2025 | — | $2.1000 | regular |
| Dec 9, 2024 | — | $2.1000 | regular |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $2.1000 | regular |
| Jun 17, 2024 | — | $2.1000 | regular |
| Mar 8, 2024 | — | $1.8800 | regular |
| Dec 1, 2023 | — | $1.8800 | regular |
| Sep 8, 2023 | — | $1.8800 | regular |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $1.8800 | regular |
| Mar 10, 2023 | — | $1.6500 | regular |
| Dec 2, 2022 | — | $1.6500 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $9.28 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$232.00
Annual$928.00
Monthly avg$77.33
