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UNHDividend YieldUpdated Dec 2024

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s Dividend Yield at a glance

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated reports dividend yield of 1.6% for Dec 2024. The prior period recorded 1.4% (Dec 2023). Year over year the metric moved +0.22 pts (+15.8%). The rolling three-period average stands at 1.4%. Data last refreshed Nov 21, 2025, 12:28 AM.

Latest reading

1.6% · Dec 2024

YoY movement

+0.22 pts (+15.8%)

Rolling average

1.4%

Current Dividend Yield

1.6%

YoY change

+0.22 pts

YoY change %

+15.8%

Rolling average

1.4%

UNH · UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

Latest Value

1.6%

Dec 2024

YoY Change

+0.22 pts

Absolute

YoY Change %

+15.8%

Rate of change

3-Period Avg

1.4%

Smoothed

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Narrative signal

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s dividend yield stands at 1.6% for Dec 2024. Year-over-year, the metric shifted by +0.22 pts, translating into a +15.8% rate of change versus the prior period.

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How dividend yield shapes UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's story

As of Dec 2024, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated reports dividend yield of 1.6%. Review annual dividend yield trends, payout momentum, and shareholder income strength for leading U.S. equities.

What dividend yield tells investors

Dividend yield shows how much cash flow a shareholder earns relative to the stock price. A rising yield can indicate improving capital returns but may also signal share price weakness.

How to interpret momentum

Compare the latest dividend yield against the 3-year history to understand consistency. Large swings often reflect changes in payout policy or volatile share price performance.

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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) FAQs

Answers tailored to UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s dividend yield profile using the latest Financial Modeling Prep data.

What is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's current dividend yield?

As of Dec 2024, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated reports dividend yield of 1.6%. This reading reflects the latest filings and price data for UNH.

How is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's dividend yield trending year over year?

Year-over-year, the figure shifts by +0.22 pts (+15.8%). Pair this context with revenue growth and free cash flow signals to gauge momentum for UNH.

Why does dividend yield matter for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated?

Dividend yield tracks cash returned to shareholders as a percentage of the current share price. For UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, operating within Healthcare — Medical - Healthcare Plans, tracking this metric helps benchmark management's execution against close competitors.

Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's dividend yield above its recent average?

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's rolling three-period average sits at 1.4%. Comparing the latest reading of 1.6% to that baseline highlights whether momentum is building or fading for UNH.

How frequently is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's dividend yield refreshed?

Data for UNH was last refreshed on Nov 21, 2025, 12:28 AM and updates automatically every 24 hours, keeping your valuation inputs current.