UNH — UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | UNH | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% | 1.67% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 12.57% | 6.20% |
| Payout Ratio | 68.4% | 32.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 37 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | +5.7% | 4.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
6.72%
3-Year Growth
10.90%
5-Year Growth
12.57%
10-Year Growth
16.63%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 14, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 22, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | $2.3200 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $2.3200 | +4.98% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $2.2100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $2.2100 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $2.2100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $2.2100 | +5.24% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $2.1000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $2.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $2.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $2.1000 | +11.70% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $1.8800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $1.8800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | $1.8800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $1.8800 | +13.94% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $1.6500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $1.6500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | $1.6500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $1.6500 | +13.79% |
| Mar 11, 2022 | $1.4500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $1.4500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
68.4%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
41.9%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $6.90 | $8.15B |
| Q1 2025 | $6.91 | $4.56B |
| Q2 2025 | $3.76 | $6.30B |
| Q3 2025 | $2.59 | $5.05B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Compare UNH:
About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.