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UNM·Unum Group

$89.69
+0.20 (+0.22%)
Overnight$89.49-0.20 (-0.22%)
High
$90.13
Open
$89.82
Market Cap
14.87B
52W High
$94.55
Low
$88.49
P. Close
$89.69
P/E
21.16
52W Low
$68.70
Fwd P/E
9.48
DailyIQ Est.
$104.79
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
1.75%
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
-
NO DATA
Unum Group’s Q2 earnings, released 62.8 hours ago, fell short of consensus as premium revenue growth lagged expectations, a shortfall driven by higher interest rates and intensified competition from insurtech firms. The company’s investment income, however, rose thanks to the current yield environment, offsetting some of the underwriting pressure. This earnings miss underscores the cyclical nature of the life‑insurance sector and signals that UNM’s capital allocation will remain a key focus in the coming weeks. The management team highlighted AI‑driven underwriting and an aging demographic as potential growth levers, suggesting that product innovation could help reverse the revenue trend. For the next 1–10 trading days, traders should watch UNM’s guidance on underwriting performance and any updates on capital deployment, as these will indicate how the company plans to navigate ongoing rate volatility. A positive shift in underwriting results or a more aggressive capital strategy could improve sentiment, while continued premium stagnation may weigh on the stock. Keep an eye on the company’s quarterly guidance release, which will likely detail expected premium growth and investment income projections. Additionally, monitor broader interest‑rate movements, as they directly influence both premium pricing and investment returns for life insurers.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.08$2.10$2.13$2.16$2.19Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.17 - -
Q3'25$2.15$2.09-2.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.9B$3.0B$3.2B$3.3B$3.4BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.0B - -
Q3'25 - $3.4B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

UNM Stock Snapshot

UNM is currently trading at $89.49, giving Unum Group a market cap of 14.87B and a P/E ratio of 21.2. Today's range spans $88.49–$90.13, with shares opening at $89.82 and moving down $0.02 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD).

Over the past year UNM has traded between $68.70 and $94.55 - the current price is +30.3% off the 52-week low and -5.4% from the high. 20 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $101.85 (range $88.00–$122.00), implying upside of +13.8%.

It's a pause for UNM: technical score 36/100 (HOLD), sentiment neutral (-/100), price $89.49 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 21.2) At 14.87B in the broader market market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $68.70–$94.55. The consolidation is the story for now.

In neutral phases, large-cap the broader market names like UNM are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly, at 14.87B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 36/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (-/100) at $89.49 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.