Vise Technologies Inc. Acquires 6,575 Shares of Unum Group $UNM

Vise Technologies Inc. increased its holdings in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) by 69.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,047 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 6,575 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Unum Group were worth $1,244,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of UNM. UBS Group AG boosted its holdings in Unum Group by 5.4% in the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,356,916 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $105,161,000 after purchasing an additional 68,957 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in Unum Group by 1,167.7% in the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 153,696 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $11,911,000 after purchasing an additional 141,572 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Unum Group by 4.0% in the 3rd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 5,734,937 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $446,063,000 after purchasing an additional 223,095 shares during the period. Qsemble Capital Management LP boosted its holdings in Unum Group by 245.9% in the 4th quarter. Qsemble Capital Management LP now owns 106,742 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $8,273,000 after purchasing an additional 75,885 shares during the period. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. bought a new position in Unum Group in the 4th quarter valued at $1,898,000. 86.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Unum Group news, EVP Christopher W. Pyne sold 4,852 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.47, for a total value of $351,624.44. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 52,268 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,787,861.96. The trade was a 8.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Elizabeth Claire Ahmed sold 12,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.14, for a total transaction of $961,680.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 42,587 shares in the company, valued at $3,412,922.18. The trade was a 21.98% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.00% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on UNM shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued a “moderate buy” rating and issued a $95.00 price target on shares of Unum Group in a report on Thursday, March 26th. Zacks Research raised shares of Unum Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Unum Group from $81.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of Unum Group from $88.00 to $96.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Unum Group from $99.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Unum Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $93.83.

Unum Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:UNM opened at $87.08 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $13.91 billion, a PE ratio of 18.93, a PEG ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 0.24. The company’s fifty day moving average is $79.93 and its 200 day moving average is $76.97. Unum Group has a 52 week low of $68.28 and a 52 week high of $87.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The financial services provider reported $2.14 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.07 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $3.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.91 billion. Unum Group had a net margin of 5.86% and a return on equity of 12.60%. The firm’s revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.04 EPS. Unum Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.600-8.90 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Unum Group will post 8.76 earnings per share for the current year.

Unum Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th were given a $0.46 dividend. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. Unum Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 40.00%.

Unum Group Profile

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) is a leading provider of employee benefits in the United States and selected international markets, specializing in disability, life, accident and critical illness insurance. Through both fully insured and self-funded arrangements, the company offers group coverage designed to protect income and mitigate financial hardship for employees and their families. Its portfolio includes short-term and long-term disability plans, group life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) policies, as well as critical illness and hospital indemnity products.

In addition to its core product lines, Unum Group markets voluntary benefits under its Colonial Life brand, allowing employees to purchase supplemental insurance such as accident, cancer, and dental coverage directly through payroll deductions.