UNMFinancial Services · Insurance - LifeThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Unum Group hold a median 12-month price target of $99 — +4.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Unum Group on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (90): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Quality (22): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (12): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UNM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $87 → $92 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $101 → $98 |
| 30 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $110 → $108 |
| 30 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $90 → $101 |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $106 → $111 |
| 13 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $117 → $123 |
| 9 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $100 → $101 |
| 7 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $103 → $106 |
| 7 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $105 → $110 |
| 6 July 2026 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Outperform | $102 → $100 |
| 6 July 2026 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UNM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Unum Group returned +27.8% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 66% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Unum Group has a market value of $15.1B and an enterprise value of $17.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $13.2B. The latest quarter grew 0.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $702.7M, a 5.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.29.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $693.0M.
Unum Group spent $1.1B on share buybacks and $307.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 22.1×; forward P/E: 10.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.12%, paying out 43% of earnings.
Unum Group employs 10,684 people — $1.2M of revenue per employee.
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Unum Group presented at the KBW Insurance Conference 2026, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — The conference presentation transcript offers UNM watchers insight into the company's messaging and strategic commentary delivered to the investment community.
Unum Group announced that 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, with a live audio webcast available on Unum's investor website.
Why it matters — A UNM watcher would care because the CEO's presentation at a major industry conference offers insight into the company's strategic direction and growth outlook.
Unum (UNM) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 9.4% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company following its recent earnings announcement.
Why it matters — UNM watchers would care because the post-earnings stock gain reflects market reaction to the company's latest results and signals what investors may expect going forward.
Unum Group announced a new $1 billion share buyback authorization, which the article says reinforces its shareholder-return program and is backed by strong capital and recurring repurchases.
Why it matters — A UNM watcher would care because an expanded buyback authorization signals management's confidence in returning capital to shareholders.
Unum Group's board of directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing up to $1 billion of common stock repurchases, effective September 1, 2026. The existing repurchase program will remain in effect until August 31, 2026, after which all repurchases will occur under the new program.
Why it matters — A UNM watcher would care because the new $1 billion authorization signals continued capital-return activity for shareholders over the coming years.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Unum Group have a median 12-month price target of $99, with estimates ranging from $88 to $122. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Unum Group, 9 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Unum Group 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 19 Sept 2026, Unum Group ranks 54 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +4.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Unum Group 54 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Unum Group publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UNM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $88 to $122 over the next 12 months.
Unum Group returned +27.8% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Unum Group is an American insurance company that provides financial protection benefits for employers, employees, and their families. Its core offerings include group and individual disability coverage, life insurance, accident and critical illness protection, dental and vision benefits, and leave and absence management services.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 9 Sept 2026): "Unum Group (UNM) Presents at KBW Insurance Conference 2026 Transcript". Unum Group presented at the KBW Insurance Conference 2026, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.
Unum Group is an American insurance company that provides financial protection benefits for employers, employees, and their families. Its core offerings include group and individual disability coverage, life insurance, accident and critical illness protection, dental and vision benefits, and leave and absence management services. Through its Unum US, Unum International, Colonial Life, and closed-block operations, the company serves workplace benefit needs across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Poland. Unum Group focuses on helping organizations support employee well-being with products designed to protect income, health-related expenses, and family finances in the event of illness, injury, or death. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum Group is a major participant in the employee benefits and insurance market.
CEO Mr. Richard Paul McKenney · 10,684 employees · United States · https://www.unum.com
