UNH ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
UNH dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | ≈ Sep 28, 2026 | $2.32 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | ≈ Jun 29, 2026 | $2.32 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ≈ Mar 23, 2026 | $2.21 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ≈ Dec 22, 2025 | $2.21 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ≈ Sep 29, 2025 | $2.21 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ≈ Jun 30, 2025 | $2.21 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | ≈ Mar 24, 2025 | $2.10 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | ≈ Dec 23, 2024 | $2.10 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | ≈ Sep 30, 2024 | $2.10 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ≈ Jul 1, 2024 | $2.10 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | ≈ Mar 22, 2024 | $1.88 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from UNH's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is UNH's next ex-dividend date?
UNH's next ex-dividend date is Dec 14, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 11, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is UNH's dividend?
UNH most recently paid about $2.32 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $9.0744 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is UNH's dividend yield?
UNH's dividend yield is about 2.40%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $378.52 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does UNH pay its dividend?
UNH pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 14, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on UNH's usual timing we estimate about Dec 28, 2026.
Has UNH grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, UNH paid $9.06 per share, which was 5.1% higher than the 4 payments before that ($8.62). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of UNH pay?
At the current yield of 2.40%, $10,000 invested in UNH would pay roughly $240 a year in dividends, or about $20 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has UNH made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year UNH's share price changed by +3.3%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +5.8%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?