Sharemaestro company-news research for Unum Group (UNM), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NYSE United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest UNM news and sentiment

Unum Group

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score52Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 34/100 evidence confidence 99% direct company focus 40 current stories across 7 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 95.19week of 18 Sep 2026
Main news subjectEarnings78/100 share of current news
News data statusHealthy76 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

40 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone55/100 Published 30-day score52/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Unum Group (UNM) Could Be 7% Undervalued After Buyback And AM Best Reaffirmation simplywall.st ยท 19 Sep 2026 00:50

What supports the score

Direct evidence

40 current stories are mapped specifically to UNM.

Source breadth

The score uses 7 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.746.

Confidence

Confidence is 34/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

52/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
34/100
Confidencethin evidence
99%/100
Company news40 company stories
91/100
Story agreement9/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
23 Aug: 2 stories24 Aug: 3 stories25 Aug: 1 stories26 Aug: 5 stories27 Aug: 3 stories30 Aug: 2 stories31 Aug: 2 stories03 Sep: 2 stories04 Sep: 2 stories06 Sep: 1 stories08 Sep: 2 stories09 Sep: 1 stories11 Sep: 2 stories12 Sep: 3 stories13 Sep: 1 stories16 Sep: 1 stories18 Sep: 2 stories19 Sep: 1 stories 23 Aug: tone 58, 2 stories24 Aug: tone 62, 3 stories25 Aug: tone 64, 1 stories26 Aug: tone 63, 5 stories27 Aug: tone 62, 3 stories30 Aug: tone 59, 2 stories31 Aug: tone 53, 2 stories03 Sep: tone 59, 2 stories04 Sep: tone 58, 2 stories06 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories08 Sep: tone 56, 2 stories09 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories11 Sep: tone 42, 2 stories12 Sep: tone 49, 3 stories13 Sep: tone 57, 1 stories16 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories18 Sep: tone 50, 2 stories19 Sep: tone 59, 1 stories 95505
23 Aug07 Sep21 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence15
0.746 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
7 independent publishers
Company relevance99
share tied directly to this company
Freshness28
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement91
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix71
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks21 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
27 Mar 2026: close 72.469746, indexed 100.003 Apr 2026: close 73.73225, indexed 101.710 Apr 2026: close 76.217496, indexed 105.217 Apr 2026: close 79.160026, indexed 109.224 Apr 2026: close 77.48, indexed 106.901 May 2026: close 80.84, indexed 111.508 May 2026: close 80.88, indexed 111.615 May 2026: close 81.64, indexed 112.722 May 2026: close 84.52, indexed 116.629 May 2026: close 83.23, indexed 114.805 Jun 2026: close 86.84, indexed 119.812 Jun 2026: close 92.73, indexed 128.019 Jun 2026: close 89.456046, indexed 123.426 Jun 2026: close 89.595231, indexed 123.603 Jul 2026: close 91.802304, indexed 126.710 Jul 2026: close 86.990487, indexed 120.017 Jul 2026: close 88.531462, indexed 122.224 Jul 2026: close 86.22, indexed 119.031 Jul 2026: close 86.11, indexed 118.807 Aug 2026: close 90.56, indexed 125.014 Aug 2026: close 93.33, indexed 128.821 Aug 2026: close 87.77, indexed 121.128 Aug 2026: close 93.05, indexed 128.404 Sep 2026: close 95.85, indexed 132.311 Sep 2026: close 94.42, indexed 130.318 Sep 2026: close 95.19, indexed 131.4 01 May 2026: news score 51, close 80.84, 1 stories5108 May 2026: news score 50, close 80.88, 1 stories15 May 2026: news score 50, close 81.64, 1 stories22 May 2026: news score 50, close 84.52, 1 stories5029 May 2026: news score 50, close 83.23, 1 stories05 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 86.84, 1 stories12 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 92.73, 2 stories5019 Jun 2026: news score 49, close 89.456046, 3 stories26 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 89.595231, 6 stories03 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 91.802304, 9 stories5010 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 86.990487, 12 stories17 Jul 2026: news score 57, close 88.531462, 15 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 55, close 86.22, 33 stories5531 Jul 2026: news score 54, close 86.11, 66 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 54, close 90.56, 77 stories14 Aug 2026: news score 52, close 93.33, 86 stories5221 Aug 2026: news score 49, close 87.77, 80 stories28 Aug 2026: news score 56, close 93.05, 65 stories04 Sep 2026: news score 56, close 95.85, 49 stories5611 Sep 2026: news score 52, close 94.42, 44 stories18 Sep 2026: news score 52, close 95.19, 39 stories52 Price index 136.1 116.1 96.1 News score 100 50 0
27 Mar23 Jun18 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price+31.4%latest close 95.19
News score change+1first to latest comparable week
One-week response-1.5%Price digesting
Fair-value position+42.1%Materially above fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
18 Sep 202652USD 95.19+0.8%
11 Sep 202652USD 94.42-1.5%
04 Sep 202656USD 95.85+3.0%
28 Aug 202656USD 93.05+6.0%
21 Aug 202649USD 87.77-6.0%
14 Aug 202652USD 93.33+3.1%
07 Aug 202654USD 90.56+5.2%
31 Jul 202654USD 86.11-0.1%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings5320 stories ยท 50%
Capital return5311 stories ยท 28%
Analyst action515 stories ยท 12%
Market update423 stories ยท 8%
Deals and strategy621 stories ยท 2%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

71/100 independence
MarketBeat5522 stories ยท 55%
simplywall.st583 stories ยท 8%
Zacks662 stories ยท 5%
Investing.com Nigeria442 stories ยท 5%
MT Newswires452 stories ยท 5%
Simply Wall St.502 stories ยท 5%
Investing.com691 stories ยท 2%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Earnings31Finance29Financial Markets27Insurance7Economy Macro4Dividends3Balance Sheet3Share Buyback2Underperform1Share Price1

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

52 comparable readings ยท 68 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move-355 to 52 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range49โ€“5850 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth36stories at latest stored reading ยท +23
Confidence25/100Provisional ยท -6
15 Jul50 neutral21 Sep 13:12
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
21 Sep 13:1252+025/100 (-3)36 (-3)Provisional
19 Sep 23:5952+028/100 (+3)39 (0)Provisional
18 Sep 23:5952+025/100 (-3)39 (0)Provisional
16 Sep 23:5952+028/100 (-8)39 (-3)Provisional
13 Sep 23:5952+036/100 (0)42 (0)Measured
12 Sep 23:5952+036/100 (+3)42 (-2)Measured
11 Sep 23:5952-233/100 (+3)44 (0)Provisional
09 Sep 23:5954-130/100 (-3)44 (0)Provisional

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-30 of 40

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

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simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

Unum Group (UNM) Could Be 7% Undervalued After Buyback And AM Best Reaffirmation

Published
19 Sep 2026 00:50
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Positive valuation view
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 55/100
30-day weight
20.8% of the score ยท 0.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2Not directional
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

Unum Group (UNM) Unveils A $1b Buyback, Is The Stock Still Cheap?

Why Unum Group Stock Is Back In Focus Unum Group (UNM) has moved onto investor watchlists after management approved a new US$1b share repurchase program, signaling a fresh phase of capital returns alongside the insurer's existing dividend. Recent trading shows momentum building in Unum Group, with a 30-day share price return of 6.52% adding to a 23.81% gain year to date and a 5-year total shareholder return of 361.22%. The fresh US$1b buyback sits alongside reaffirmed A-level financial strength ratings from AM Best. Together, these developments indicate that investors are reacting to both capi

Balance SheetDividendsInsuranceNet IncomeRatingsShare Price
Published
18 Sep 2026 12:11
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 0.6d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#3Not directional
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

How Unumโ€™s New US$1 Billion Buyback and AM Best Rating Reaffirmation Will Impact Unum Group (UNM) Investors

In recent days, Unum Group announced a new US$1.00 billion share repurchase authorization, while AM Best reaffirmed its A (Excellent) financial strength rating and stable outlook for the insurer's core U.S. subsidiaries. Together, the expanded buyback capacity and reaffirmed rating highlight confidence in Unum's balance sheet resilience and capital management discipline, reinforcing its ability to return capital while maintaining financial strength. Next, we'll examine how the fresh US$1.00 billion repurchase authorization may influence Unum's existing investment narrative and capital return o

Balance SheetCapital ReturnEarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsInsurance
Published
18 Sep 2026 01:16
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 1.1d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#4Not directional
Business WireDirect company coverageStored article

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Unum Group and Its Core U.S. Life/Health Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J., September 16, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a+" (Excellent) of the members of Unum Insurance Group. These companies are the core U.S. life/health (L/H) insurance subsidiaries of Unum Group (Unum) (headquartered in Chattanooga, TN) [NYSE: UNM]. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "bbb+" (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of Unum. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a complete

Balance SheetCredit RatingCredit RatingsDividend PaymentsDividendsInsurance
Published
16 Sep 2026 14:58
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 2.5d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#557Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

California State Teachers Retirement System Boosts Holdings in Unum Group $UNM

The California State Teachers Retirement System significantly increased its stake in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) by 7,918.5% in the second quarter, now owning over 15 million shares valued at $1.35 billion. This move comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in the financial services provider. The article details analyst ratings, insider trading activity, and Unum Group's recent financial performance, including its increased dividend and share repurchase program.

EarningsFinance
Published
13 Sep 2026 07:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 42/100
30-day weight
10.8% of the score ยท 5.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#656Tone
Investing.com South AfricaDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group EVP, general counsel Lisa Iglesias sells $377,746 in stock By Investing.com

Lisa Iglesias, EVP and General Counsel at Unum Group (NYSE:UNM), sold 4,000 shares of company stock for a total of $377,746 on September 9, 2026. This sale occurred as Unum's stock traded near its 52-week high after a 32% gain over six months, with Iglesias retaining 25,453 shares. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is slightly undervalued despite recent strong revenue performance reported in Q2 2026.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
12 Sep 2026 13:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth, Positive valuation view
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 42/100
30-day weight
14.6% of the score ยท 6.6d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#7Not directional
Investing.com NigeriaDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group SVP Walter Rice sells $206,361 in common stock By Investing.com

Walter Rice, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Unum Group, recently sold 2,188 shares of company common stock for $206,361, with the stock trading near its 52-week high after a 32% surge. Following this and a transfer of 239 shares, Rice directly holds 7,915 shares, including restricted stock units. Unum Group, an insurance company, has a market valuation of $14.9 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.12, and offers a 2.14% dividend yield.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
12 Sep 2026 10:50
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 6.7d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#840Tone
Investing.com NigeriaDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group director Keaney sells $404,286 in common stock By Investing.com

Unum Group director Timothy F. Keaney sold 4,300 shares of the company's common stock for $404,286, at a price of $94.02 per share. This transaction occurred as UNM stock traded near its 52-week high, having gained 32% in six months and appearing fairly valued by InvestingPro analysis. Following the sale, Keaney retains 36,502 shares, including deferred share rights and restricted stock units.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
12 Sep 2026 00:54
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 45/100
30-day weight
13.5% of the score ยท 7.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
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MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Director Sells 4,300 Shares of Stock

Unum Group Director Timothy Keaney sold 4,300 shares of the company's stock for over $404,000, reducing his stake by 10.54%. This sale occurred as Unum Group authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.505 per share. The stock is trading near its 52-week high, with analysts maintaining a "Moderate Buy" rating and an average price target of $99.42.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
11 Sep 2026 22:54
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 41/100
30-day weight
9% of the score ยท 7.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1042Tone
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

Unum Insider Sold Shares Worth $404,286, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Published
11 Sep 2026 21:36
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 32/100
30-day weight
1% of the score ยท 7.3d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#11Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Q3 Earnings Estimate for Unum Group Issued By Zacks Research

Zacks Research lowered its Q3 2026 EPS estimate for Unum Group to $2.17 from $2.18, with a full-year forecast of $8.63. Despite this, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $99.42. Unum Group recently increased its quarterly dividend and authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its valuation.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
09 Sep 2026 11:32
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 9.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#12Not directional
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

Should $1b Buyback Require Action From Unum Group (UNM) Investors?

Published
08 Sep 2026 11:32
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 10.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1359Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Makes New $18.10 Million Investment in Unum Group $UNM

Virginia Retirement Systems Et Al has invested $18.10 million in Unum Group, acquiring 202,416 shares and holding a 0.13% stake. This comes as Unum Group reported strong quarterly earnings, meeting analyst estimates, and authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program alongside a dividend increase. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for the company, with an average price target of $99.42.

EarningsEconomy MacroFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
08 Sep 2026 09:30
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Operating growth, Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 40/100
30-day weight
5.6% of the score ยท 10.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#14Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Wellington Management Group LLP Lowers Stock Holdings in Unum Group $UNM

Wellington Management Group LLP reduced its stake in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) by 21.1% in the second quarter, selling 76,741 shares and retaining 287,512 shares valued at approximately $25.7 million. Despite this, institutional investors collectively own 86.57% of UNM, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $99.42. Unum Group has also authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.505 per share.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
06 Sep 2026 08:57
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Capital returned, Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 12.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#15Not directional
StockStoryDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group (UNM): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

Unum Group (UNM): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? Unum Group currently trades at $96.56 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It's returned 268% since September 2021, blowing past the S&P 500's 69.5% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 31.6%. Is there a buying opportunity in Unum Group, or does it present a risk to your portfolio? Get the full stock story straight from our expert analysts, it's free. Why Do We Think Unum Group Will Underperform? We're happy investors have made money, but we're sitting this one out for now. H

EarningsFree Cash FlowGrowth RateInsuranceRevenue GrowthUnderperform
Published
04 Sep 2026 20:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Negative analyst concern
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 14.3d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#1665Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

AXQ Capital LP Purchases 20,300 Shares of Unum Group $UNM

AXQ Capital LP significantly increased its stake in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) by 266.3% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 27,924 shares valued at $2.5 million. Institutional investors hold a substantial 86.57% of Unum's stock, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $99.42. Unum Group also reported strong financial results, including increased earnings and revenue, a raised quarterly dividend, and a new $1 billion share repurchase program.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
04 Sep 2026 07:32
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 44/100
30-day weight
4.5% of the score ยท 14.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#17Not directional
Investing.com UKDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group stock hits all-time high at 94.6 USD By Investing.com

Unum Group's stock reached an all-time high of $94.60, with a market capitalization of $14.93 billion and a 30.6% total return over the past year. Despite strong stock performance and a revenue beat in Q2 2026, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is slightly overvalued, and the company faces margin pressure in certain business segments.

EarningsEconomy MacroFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
03 Sep 2026 14:52
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Margin pressure, Negative valuation view
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 15.5d old
Duplicates
4 consolidated
#1863Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Invests $4.36 Million in Unum Group $UNM

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio recently acquired 48,714 shares of Unum Group, valued at approximately $4.36 million, increasing institutional ownership to 86.57%. Unum Group reported in-line quarterly earnings of $2.16 per share with $3.39 billion in revenue and projects fiscal 2026 earnings between $8.60 and $8.90 per share. The company also authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.505 per share, resulting in a 2.2% yield.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
03 Sep 2026 08:28
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 42/100
30-day weight
3.7% of the score ยท 15.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1942Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Alyeska Investment Group L.P. Reduces Position in Unum Group $UNM

Alyeska Investment Group L.P. significantly reduced its stake in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) by 37.0% in the second quarter, selling 189,539 shares but still retaining 323,378 shares valued at approximately $28.9 million. Despite this reduction, institutional investors collectively hold 86.57% of Unum's stock, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $99.42. Unum Group recently reported strong quarterly earnings, maintained its 2026 EPS guidance, authorized a $1 billion stock buyback, and increased its quarterly dividend.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
31 Aug 2026 23:59
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 35/100
30-day weight
1.9% of the score ยท 18.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2064Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

22,358 Shares in Unum Group $UNM Acquired by Hsbc Holdings PLC

Hsbc Holdings PLC acquired 22,358 shares of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) in the second quarter, valued at approximately $2.0 million. This acquisition is part of broader institutional investment, with other firms like Brighton Jones LLC and EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC also adjusting their stakes. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Unum Group, with an average price target of $99.42, and the company recently increased its quarterly dividend and authorized a $1 billion share-repurchase program.

EarningsFinance
Published
31 Aug 2026 12:39
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying, Capital returned
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 39/100
30-day weight
2% of the score ยท 18.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#21Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

Legal & General Group Plc Makes New Investment in Unum Group $UNM

Published
30 Aug 2026 09:00
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 19.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2259Tone
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline

Unum Group (UNM) Buyback Puts Focus On Whether Shares Still Look Undervalued

Published
30 Aug 2026 06:30
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Positive valuation view
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 35/100
30-day weight
1.2% of the score ยท 19.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2361Tone
ZacksDirect company coverageStored article

Why Is Unum (UNM) Up 9.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Unum (UNM). Shares have added about 9.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Unum due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. UNM Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates on Solid Premium Growth Unum Group's second-quarter 2026 operating net income o

EarningsEarnings ReleaseEarnings ReportGuidanceInsuranceInvestment Income
Published
27 Aug 2026 15:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 33/100
30-day weight
0.9% of the score ยท 22.5d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#24Not directional
marketscreener.comDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group to Present at the KBW Insurance Conference

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) President & CEO, Rick McKenney, will present at the KBW Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. ET. He will discuss the company's business strategy and future growth prospects. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors section of Unum's website.

Business StrategyConferenceEarningsFinanceInsurance
Published
27 Aug 2026 16:16
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 22.5d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#2571Tone
ZacksDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group Strengthens Capital Returns With New $1B Share Buyback

Unum Group UNM is reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns with a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization. Approved by the board of directors on Aug. 26, 2026, the program will begin on Sept. 1, 2026, immediately following the expiration of the company's existing repurchase program on Aug. 31, 2026. Under the new authorization, Unum can repurchase up to $1 billion of its common stock from time to time, with the timing and amount determined by management based on market conditions and other considerations. The new authorization represents a continuation rather than a shift in Unu

Capital AllocationDividendsEarningsFinancial MarketsInsuranceShare Buyback
Published
27 Aug 2026 14:31
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Share Buyback
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 43/100
30-day weight
1% of the score ยท 22.5d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#2669Tone
Investing.comDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group approves $1 billion share buyback program

Unum Group's board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1 billion of its common stock, set to begin on September 1, 2026. This new program will follow the termination of the current repurchase program on August 31, 2026. The timing and amount of repurchases will be determined by management based on market conditions, with the board retaining the right to modify or terminate the program.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
26 Aug 2026 23:59
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
Share Buyback, Capital returned
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 45/100
30-day weight
1.7% of the score ยท 23.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#27Not directional
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageStored article

Unum Group Reports $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., August 26, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to $1 billion of its common stock from time to time beginning on September 1, 2026. The company's current share repurchase program will continue in effect through August 31, 2026, at which time the current program will terminate and all subsequent repurchases will take place under the new program. The timing and amount of share repurchases under the new program will be determined by manageme

Share Buyback
Published
26 Aug 2026 20:37
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 23.3d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#2866Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

58,387 Shares in Unum Group $UNM Acquired by Cibc World Market Inc.

Cibc World Market Inc. acquired 58,387 shares of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) during the second quarter, valued at $5.22 million. Institutional investors now own 86.57% of UNM's stock, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $99.42. Unum Group recently reported strong quarterly earnings, meeting estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.505 per share.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
26 Aug 2026 08:14
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying, Operating growth
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 43/100
30-day weight
1.3% of the score ยท 23.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2959Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Commerce Bank Takes Position in Unum Group $UNM

Commerce Bank has acquired a new stake in Unum Group, purchasing 14,489 shares valued at approximately $1.295 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in Unum Group, which recently reported strong quarterly earnings and increased its quarterly dividend. The company maintains an average analyst rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $99.42.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
26 Aug 2026 08:14
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 35/100
30-day weight
1% of the score ยท 23.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3057Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Takes $12.95 Million Position in Unum Group $UNM

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. has acquired a new position in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) valued at approximately $12.95 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their stakes in the company, with institutional investors and hedge funds collectively owning 86.57% of Unum Group's stock. Unum Group recently reported earnings that met analyst expectations, increased its quarterly dividend, and has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
26 Aug 2026 08:14
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth, Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 33/100
30-day weight
0.9% of the score ยท 23.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated

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