Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ Sells 18,828 Shares of Unum Group $UNM

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ lowered its stake in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) by 77.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,443 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 18,828 shares during the quarter. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ’s holdings in Unum Group were worth $423,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in Unum Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Unum Group by 44.0% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 537 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 164 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in shares of Unum Group by 1,123.4% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 575 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 528 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in shares of Unum Group by 36.2% during the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 587 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. boosted its holdings in Unum Group by 2,350.0% in the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 588 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 564 shares during the period. 86.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Unum Group news, Director Cynthia Egan sold 9,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.00, for a total transaction of $657,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 42,846 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,127,758. The trade was a 17.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Timothy F. Keaney sold 4,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.58, for a total value of $326,610.00. Following the sale, the director owned 38,592 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,801,007.36. This trade represents a 10.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 14,400 shares of company stock worth $1,049,760. Corporate insiders own 0.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently commented on UNM. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $115.00 price objective on shares of Unum Group in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Evercore set a $103.00 target price on Unum Group in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Morgan Stanley set a $85.00 price target on Unum Group in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Unum Group in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Unum Group from $98.00 to $104.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $96.75.

Unum Group Stock Performance

NYSE:UNM opened at $73.66 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 0.37 and a quick ratio of 0.37. The company has a market cap of $12.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.33, a PEG ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 0.20. Unum Group has a 1 year low of $66.81 and a 1 year high of $84.48. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $76.57 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $75.25.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The financial services provider reported $1.92 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.19). The business had revenue of $3.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.29 billion. Unum Group had a return on equity of 12.62% and a net margin of 5.65%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.03 EPS. Unum Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.600-8.900 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Unum Group will post 9.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Unum Group declared that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Thursday, December 4th that permits the company to buyback $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the financial services provider to buy up to 8.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Unum Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 20th. Investors of record on Friday, January 30th were issued a $0.46 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 30th. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Unum Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.29%.

Unum Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Unum Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Institutional/hedge-fund interest — An article highlights why hedge funds favor Unum, which can support demand for the shares and provide a catalyst for outperformance if funds increase positions or spotlight the name for other investors. What Makes Unum Group (UNM) Highly Favored by Hedge Funds
• Neutral Sentiment: Directors still hold sizable equity despite recent sales — While two directors trimmed positions, both remain substantial shareholders (tens of thousands of shares), which limits the immediate governance/insider-control impact and suggests sales may be for diversification or personal liquidity rather than a lack of confidence. Cynthia Egan Form 4 Timothy F. Keaney Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sales disclosed — Director Cynthia Egan sold 9,000 shares (~17% haircut to her position) at an average $73.00 and Director Timothy Keaney sold 4,500 shares (~10% haircut) at ~$72.58. Large/timed insider sales can be interpreted negatively by investors, especially when coupled with downward analyst revisions. Cynthia Egan Form 4 Timothy F. Keaney Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cuts EPS estimates across multiple quarters and fiscal years — Zacks lowered Q1–Q4 2026 and FY2026 estimates and also trimmed FY2027 and quarterly projections. The downward revisions (FY2026 to $8.88 from $9.08; FY2027 to $9.84 from $9.99) increase near-term earnings risk versus consensus and could pressure the stock multiple if others follow. (Source: Zacks research notes)

About Unum Group

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.