UnitedHealth Group Dividend
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
UnitedHealth Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.65% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.6%
Dividend yield
45%
Payout ratio
Industry average yield | 1.7% |
Next dividend pay date | n/a |
Ex dividend date | n/a |
Dividend per share | n/a |
Earnings per share | US$16.69 |
Dividend yield forecast in 3Y | 1.9% |
Recent dividend updates
Recent updates
I'm Sticking To My Call: UnitedHealth Is Among The Best Dividend Growers
Jun 24UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE:UNH) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Jun 09UnitedHealth Group: A Wonderful Business At A Discounted Price
May 24Investors Appear Satisfied With UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's (NYSE:UNH) Prospects
May 09UnitedHealth Group: A Quality Compounder With A Recent Pullback
May 01Investors Can Find Comfort In UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE:UNH) Earnings Quality
Apr 23UnitedHealth Group: A Loud Sigh Of Relief In Q1'24
Apr 18These 4 Measures Indicate That UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 15UnitedHealth Q1 2024 Earnings Preview: Headwinds Not Enough To Derail This Juggernaut
Apr 10The Returns At UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Aren't Growing
Apr 02UnitedHealth: Undervalued Healthcare Stock With 'Sticky' Customers
Mar 18UnitedHealth Group: Doubling Down On This Dividend Growth Machine
Feb 16UnitedHealth: Rejoice When The Market Turns Fearful (Upgrade)
Jan 29Is UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) A Risky Investment?
Jan 15UnitedHealth Group: Preparing For Q4 Earnings
Jan 08Does UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Jan 02UnitedHealth: A Dividend Grower To Consider For Your Portfolio
Dec 29Getting In Cheap On UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) Is Unlikely
Dec 21Is There An Opportunity With UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's (NYSE:UNH) 38% Undervaluation?
Dec 09UnitedHealth: I Will Get On Board If I Get A Steep Selloff
Dec 05UnitedHealth: Our Top Long Idea For 2024
Nov 27The Returns At UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Aren't Growing
Nov 18UnitedHealth Group: Excellent Healthcare Stock To Buy
Nov 08UnitedHealth Group: Be Prepared For The Next Buying Opportunity
Oct 24UnitedHealth Group: Market Leaders Never Come Cheap
Oct 17UnitedHealth Group Q3 Earnings Preview: Key Determining Factors
Oct 09UnitedHealth: Top-Notch Healthcare Leader - But Its Best Days Could Be Over
Oct 01Is Now The Time To Put UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) On Your Watchlist?
Oct 01These 4 Measures Indicate That UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Is Using Debt Safely
Sep 17UnitedHealth: Medicare Advantage Uncertainty Weighing On Valuation - Wait For Dips
Sep 11UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) Shares Could Be 39% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Aug 31UnitedHealth: One Of The Best Defensive Dividend Stocks Money Can Buy
Aug 30Return Trends At UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Aren't Appealing
Aug 18UnitedHealth Group: Attractively Priced Compounder But Regulatory Risks Remain
Jul 31UnitedHealth Q2 Earnings Preview: Volatility En Route
Jul 10Here's Why UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jun 23UnitedHealth: Back Up The Truck
Jun 22UnitedHealth Group: Cost Worries Are Opening For Dividend Hounds
Jun 16UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.88
Jun 10Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: UNH's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: UNH's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
UnitedHealth Group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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Segment | Dividend Yield |
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Company (UNH) | 1.6% |
Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.5% |
Market Top 25% (US) | 4.7% |
Industry Average (Healthcare) | 1.7% |
Analyst forecast in 3 Years (UNH) | 1.9% |
Notable Dividend: UNH's dividend (1.65%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.53%).
High Dividend: UNH's dividend (1.65%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.7%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (45.3%), UNH's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (73.5%), UNH's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.