Unum Group Increases Quarterly Dividend by 10% to $0.505 Per Share

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Unum Group's Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.505 per share, effective in Q3 2026.

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• Quarterly Dividend Increase

  The Board of Directors authorized a 10% increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.505 per share, or $2.02 on an annual basis.

• Effective Date

  The new dividend rate will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2026.

• Reinforces Shareholder Returns

  This dividend increase follows the company's strong Q1 earnings report and a previously announced substantial share repurchase program, highlighting a consistent strategy of returning capital to shareholders.

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Unum Group's decision to increase its quarterly dividend by 10% signals strong financial health and confidence in future earnings. This move, following a recent announcement of substantial share repurchases and strong Q1 earnings, reinforces the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The stock is trading near its 52-week high, suggesting investor confidence in the company's performance.