Trailing Dividend / Share
$8.70
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
65.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
16 years
UNH Dividend Income Check
Safety
65.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
UNH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$8.70
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout65.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout40.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR10.9%
5Y CAGR12.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return35.7%
5Y Total Return11.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,12710Y ago$33,73020Y ago$104,683
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
UNH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
UNH Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated distributes 65.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UNH has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.9% and 5-year CAGR of 12.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UNH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 11.3%, with dividends contributing 9.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,730 today.
UNH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$38.03
Avg/Payment$1.9015
Latest Change+5.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $2.3200 | ↑ +5.0% | 2.18% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $2.2100 | — | 3.10% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $2.2100 | — | 2.70% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $2.2100 | — | 2.48% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $2.2100 | ↑ +5.2% | 2.77% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $2.1000 | — | 1.75% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $2.1000 | — | 1.46% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $2.1000 | — | 1.35% | Sep 24, 2024 |
UNH Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#3 of 5
Safety
Watch
65.7% payout
Streak
16Y
12.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#3 of 5
CVS
ELV
CI
HUMUNH Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.53 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $8.73 | 6.7% | 4 | $13.23 | 66.0% | 1.52x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $8.18 | 12.2% | 4 | $15.51 | 52.7% | 1.90x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $7.29 | 13.9% | 4 | $23.86 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $6.40 | 14.3% | 4 | $21.18 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $5.60 | 15.9% | 4 | $18.08 | 31.0% | 3.23x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $4.83 | 16.7% | 4 | $16.03 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $4.14 | 20.0% | 4 | $14.33 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $3.45 | 20.0% | 4 | $12.19 | 28.3% | 3.53x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $2.88 | 21.1% | 4 | $10.72 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 0.8% |
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UNH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UNH stock.
How much dividend does UNH pay per share?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $8.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UNH's next ex-dividend date?
UNH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UNH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UNH's dividend safe?
UNH's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +65.7% and FCF payout ratio of +40.1%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is UNH a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does UNH pay dividends?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $8.70 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UNH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UNH five years ago would be worth approximately $11,127 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UNH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UNH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.