What is the current annual payout ratio of UNH?

As of today, UNH annual payout ratio is 61.81%

What is 1-year change in UNH annual payout ratio?

UNH annual payout ratio is up +25.07% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in UNH annual payout ratio?

UNH annual payout ratio is up +112.92% over the past 3 years

How far is UNH annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

UNH annual payout ratio is currently at its all-time high

How does UNH annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

UNH annual payout ratio is higher than 98.74% of companies in Healthcare sector

When is UNH next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for UNH is on January 12, 2027

What is the current TTM payout ratio of UNH?

As of today, UNH TTM payout ratio is 51.71%

What is UNH TTM payout ratio most recent change?

UNH TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on October 29, 2026

What is 1-year change in UNH TTM payout ratio?

UNH TTM payout ratio is up +14.96% year-over-year

How far is UNH TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

UNH TTM payout ratio is currently -23.49% below its historical high of 67.59% set on June 15, 2026

How does UNH TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

UNH TTM payout ratio is higher than 98.14% of companies in Healthcare sector

When is UNH next earnings release?

The next earnings release for UNH is on January 12, 2027

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of UNH?

As of today, UNH quarterly payout ratio is 48.33%

What is UNH quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

UNH quarterly payout ratio was up +31.30% on September 30, 2026

What is 1-year change in UNH quarterly payout ratio?

UNH quarterly payout ratio is down -38.61% year-over-year

How far is UNH quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

UNH quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.74% below its historical high of 918.35% set on December 31, 2025

How does UNH quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

UNH quarterly payout ratio is higher than 98.32% of companies in Healthcare sector

When is UNH next earnings release?

The next earnings release for UNH is on January 12, 2027

UNH Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1987

Annual Payout Ratio

61.81%12.39%+25.07%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, UNH annual payout ratio is 61.81%, up +25.07% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: UNH annual payout ratio is up +112.92% over the past 3 years, up +112.62% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: UNH annual payout ratio is currently at its all-time high
3-Year Low Comparison: UNH annual payout ratio is +112.92% above its 3-year low of 29.03% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: UNH annual payout ratio is higher than 98.74% of companies in Healthcare sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

UNH Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	61.81%	+25.1%	+112.9%	+112.6%	+537.9%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 26	48.33%	-38.6%	+67.8%	+48.2%	+257.2%
TTM Payout Ratio	Oct 29, 26	51.71%	+15.0%	+68.8%	+54.4%	+303.7%
Price	Oct 29, 26	$410.91	+15.7%	-21.7%	-10.8%	+741.2%
Annual Dividend Yield	Oct 29, 26	2.12%	-7.8%	+73.8%	+101.9%	+155.4%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 25	$7.92B	+5.1%	+32.1%	+72.7%	+1663.0%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$8.73	+6.7%	+36.4%	+80.8%	+2055.6%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$16.08B	-22.4%	-31.3%	-20.1%	+198.0%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$447.57B	+11.8%	+38.1%	+74.1%	+375.4%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$13.23	-14.7%	-37.5%	-17.4%	+222.8%

Payout Ratio Highs

UNH Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	61.81%	Dec 31, 25	at high
5Y	61.81%	Dec 31, 25	at high
All	61.81%	Dec 31, 25	at high

Payout Ratio Lows

UNH Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	29.03%	N/A	+112.9%
5Y	29.03%	Dec 31, 22	+112.9%
All	-18.28%	Dec 31, 98	+438.1%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	61.81%	+25.1%
2024	49.42%	+69.2%
2023	29.21%	+0.6%
2022	29.03%	-2.5%
2021	29.78%	+2.4%
2020	29.07%	+5.3%
2019	27.61%	+3.0%
2018	26.81%	+4.6%
2017	25.62%	-19.9%
2016	31.97%	+5.0%
2015	30.44%	+25.6%
2014	24.24%	+30.3%
2013	18.61%	+25.4%
2012	14.84%	+17.2%
2011	12.66%	+30.7%
2010	9.69%	+930.9%
2009	0.94%	-24.2%
2008	1.24%	+44.2%
2007	0.86%	-13.1%
2006	0.99%	+59.7%

Year	Value	Change
2005	0.62%	-11.4%
2004	0.70%	+42.9%
2003	0.49%	-26.9%
2002	0.67%	-32.3%
2001	0.99%	+39.4%
2000	0.71%	-33.0%
1999	1.06%	+105.8%
1998	-18.28%	-340.2%
1997	7.61%	-20.5%
1996	9.57%	+434.6%
1995	1.79%	+12.6%
1994	1.59%	+60.6%
1993	0.99%	+11.2%
1992	0.89%	-28.2%
1991	1.24%	-47.5%
1990	2.36%	>+9,900.0%
1989	0.00%	0.0%
1988	0.00%	0.0%
1987	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of UNH?: As of today, UNH annual payout ratio is 61.81%
What is 1-year change in UNH annual payout ratio?: UNH annual payout ratio is up +25.07% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in UNH annual payout ratio?: UNH annual payout ratio is up +112.92% over the past 3 years
How far is UNH annual payout ratio from its all-time high?: UNH annual payout ratio is currently at its all-time high
How does UNH annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?: UNH annual payout ratio is higher than 98.74% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is UNH next annual earnings release?: The next annual earnings release for UNH is on January 12, 2027

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

TTM Payout Ratio

51.71%0.00%0.00%

October 29, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, UNH TTM payout ratio is 51.71%, unchanged on October 29, 2026
Historical Performance: UNH TTM payout ratio is up +14.96% year-over-year, up +68.77% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: UNH TTM payout ratio is currently -23.49% below its historical high of 67.59% set on June 15, 2026
3-Year Low Comparison: UNH TTM payout ratio is +69.15% above its 3-year low of 30.57% reached on December 29, 2023
Sector Comparison: UNH TTM payout ratio is higher than 98.14% of companies in Healthcare sector

Performance

UNH Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Oct 29, 26	51.71%	-10.2%	+15.0%	+68.8%	+54.4%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 26	48.33%	+31.3%	-38.6%	+67.8%	+48.2%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	61.81%	–	+25.1%	+112.9%	+112.6%
Price	Oct 29, 26	$410.91	-2.3%	+15.7%	-21.7%	-10.8%
TTM Dividend Yield	Oct 29, 26	2.20%	+3.3%	-9.5%	+63.0%	+88.0%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 26	$8.17B	+0.9%	+4.2%	+24.5%	+60.3%
TTM Dividend	Oct 29, 26	$9.06	+1.2%	+5.1%	+28.3%	+67.8%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$22.83B	-3.4%	+31.4%	-13.7%	-0.3%
TTM Revenue	Sep 30, 26	$449.66B	-0.1%	+3.3%	+25.3%	+61.0%
TTM EPS	Sep 30, 26	$17.52	+12.7%	-8.6%	-24.0%	+8.7%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

UNH TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	67.59%	Jun 15, 26	-23.5%
3Y	67.59%	Jun 15, 26	-23.5%
5Y	67.59%	Jun 15, 26	-23.5%
All	67.59%	Jun 15, 26	-23.5%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

UNH TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	44.98%	Oct 29, 25	+15.0%
3Y	30.57%	Dec 29, 23	+69.2%
5Y	30.19%	Mar 31, 23	+71.3%
All	-6.02%	Mar 31, 99	+959.0%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Oct 2026	51.71%	0.0%
Sep 2026	51.71%	-10.1%
Jun 2026	57.55%	-13.8%
Mar 2026	66.76%	+0.9%
Dec 2025	66.17%	+47.1%
Sep 2025	44.98%	+22.0%
Jun 2025	36.86%	+5.0%
Mar 2025	35.11%	-33.3%
Dec 2024	52.64%	+1.8%
Sep 2024	51.71%	+1.0%
Jun 2024	51.18%	+11.4%
Mar 2024	45.94%	+50.3%
Dec 2023	30.57%	-0.2%
Sep 2023	30.64%	+0.3%
Jun 2023	30.56%	+1.2%
Mar 2023	30.19%	-0.1%
Dec 2022	30.21%	-0.5%
Sep 2022	30.36%	-3.1%
Jun 2022	31.34%	-1.3%
Mar 2022	31.74%	+2.5%
Dec 2021	30.97%	-7.5%
Sep 2021	33.49%	-2.5%
Jun 2021	34.34%	+20.8%
Mar 2021	28.42%	-5.7%
Dec 2020	30.13%	+12.6%
Sep 2020	26.77%	+6.0%
Jun 2020	25.25%	-16.5%
Mar 2020	30.24%	+4.6%
Dec 2019	28.90%	+0.3%
Sep 2019	28.82%	+1.5%
Jun 2019	28.40%	+1.5%
Mar 2019	27.97%	-1.2%
Dec 2018	28.31%	+9.3%
Sep 2018	25.90%	-1.3%
Jun 2018	26.23%	-0.7%
Mar 2018	26.42%	-1.6%
Dec 2017	26.85%	-14.1%
Sep 2017	31.27%	-1.0%
Jun 2017	31.57%	-1.4%
Mar 2017	32.02%	-2.3%
Dec 2016	32.77%	-1.4%
Sep 2016	33.23%	-0.1%
Jun 2016	33.25%	+3.4%
Mar 2016	32.17%	+3.1%
Dec 2015	31.20%	+12.4%
Sep 2015	27.77%	+7.3%
Jun 2015	25.87%	+4.6%
Mar 2015	24.74%	+0.5%
Dec 2014	24.62%	+4.5%
Sep 2014	23.55%	+5.9%
Jun 2014	22.23%	+8.1%
Mar 2014	20.57%	+7.5%
Dec 2013	19.14%	+2.8%
Sep 2013	18.62%	+6.6%
Jun 2013	17.46%	+5.4%
Mar 2013	16.57%	+9.4%
Dec 2012	15.15%	+6.1%
Sep 2012	14.28%	+0.4%
Jun 2012	14.22%	+5.3%
Mar 2012	13.51%	+4.1%
Dec 2011	12.98%	+1.3%
Sep 2011	12.81%	+6.3%
Jun 2011	12.05%	+3.3%
Mar 2011	11.66%	+18.0%
Dec 2010	9.88%	+40.1%
Sep 2010	7.05%	+69.1%
Jun 2010	4.17%	+379.3%
Mar 2010	0.87%	-6.5%
Dec 2009	0.93%	-6.1%
Sep 2009	0.99%	-4.8%
Jun 2009	1.04%	-57.9%
Mar 2009	2.47%	+97.6%
Dec 2008	1.25%	+13.6%

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2008	1.10%	+6.8%
Jun 2008	1.03%	-39.1%
Mar 2008	1.69%	+92.0%
Dec 2007	0.88%	-2.2%
Sep 2007	0.90%	-4.3%
Jun 2007	0.94%	-53.0%
Mar 2007	2.00%	+98.0%
Dec 2006	1.01%	-9.0%
Sep 2006	1.11%	-6.7%
Jun 2006	1.19%	-36.7%
Mar 2006	1.88%	+189.2%
Dec 2005	0.65%	-1.5%
Sep 2005	0.66%	-2.9%
Jun 2005	0.68%	-52.8%
Mar 2005	1.44%	+89.5%
Dec 2004	0.76%	-7.3%
Sep 2004	0.82%	-6.8%
Jun 2004	0.88%	-37.6%
Mar 2004	1.41%	+176.5%
Dec 2003	0.51%	-7.3%
Sep 2003	0.55%	-8.3%
Jun 2003	0.60%	-53.8%
Mar 2003	1.30%	+83.1%
Dec 2002	0.71%	-10.1%
Sep 2002	0.79%	-10.2%
Jun 2002	0.88%	-70.0%
Mar 2002	2.93%	+36.3%
Dec 2001	2.15%	-4.9%
Sep 2001	2.26%	-6.2%
Jun 2001	2.41%	-25.8%
Mar 2001	3.25%	+371.0%
Dec 2000	0.69%	-8.0%
Sep 2000	0.75%	-6.3%
Jun 2000	0.80%	-53.5%
Mar 2000	1.72%	+83.0%
Dec 1999	0.94%	-11.3%
Sep 1999	1.06%	-5.4%
Jun 1999	1.12%	+118.6%
Mar 1999	-6.02%	-118.1%
Dec 1998	-2.76%	+2.1%
Sep 1998	-2.82%	-8.5%
Jun 1998	-2.60%	-200.8%
Mar 1998	2.58%	+92.5%
Dec 1997	1.34%	-5.0%
Sep 1997	1.41%	-6.0%
Jun 1997	1.50%	-16.7%
Mar 1997	1.80%	+4.7%
Dec 1996	1.72%	-24.9%
Sep 1996	2.29%	+6.0%
Jun 1996	2.16%	+20.0%
Mar 1996	1.80%	-6.3%
Dec 1995	1.92%	+28.0%
Sep 1995	1.50%	-3.2%
Jun 1995	1.55%	+146.0%
Mar 1995	0.63%	+96.9%
Dec 1994	0.32%	-3.0%
Sep 1994	0.33%	0.0%
Jun 1994	0.33%	-90.1%
Mar 1994	3.35%	+172.4%
Dec 1993	1.23%	-7.5%
Sep 1993	1.33%	-8.9%
Jun 1993	1.46%	+57.0%
Dec 1992	0.93%	-9.7%
Sep 1992	1.03%	-7.2%
Jun 1992	1.11%	-16.5%
Dec 1991	1.33%	-13.6%
Sep 1991	1.54%	-57.7%
Jun 1991	3.64%	+45.6%
Dec 1990	2.50%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1989	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of UNH?: As of today, UNH TTM payout ratio is 51.71%
What is UNH TTM payout ratio most recent change?: UNH TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on October 29, 2026
What is 1-year change in UNH TTM payout ratio?: UNH TTM payout ratio is up +14.96% year-over-year
How far is UNH TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?: UNH TTM payout ratio is currently -23.49% below its historical high of 67.59% set on June 15, 2026
How does UNH TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?: UNH TTM payout ratio is higher than 98.14% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is UNH next earnings release?: The next earnings release for UNH is on January 12, 2027

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Quarterly Payout Ratio

48.33%11.52%+31.30%

September 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, UNH quarterly payout ratio is 48.33%, up +31.30% on September 30, 2026
Historical Performance: UNH quarterly payout ratio is down -38.61% year-over-year, up +67.81% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: UNH quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.74% below its historical high of 918.35% set on December 31, 2025
3-Year Low Comparison: UNH quarterly payout ratio is +134.13% above its 3-year low of -141.61% reached on March 31, 2024
Sector Comparison: UNH quarterly payout ratio is higher than 98.32% of companies in Healthcare sector

Performance

UNH Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 26	48.33%	+31.3%	-38.6%	+67.8%	+48.2%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	61.81%	–	+25.1%	+112.9%	+112.6%
TTM Payout Ratio	Oct 29, 26	51.71%	-10.2%	+15.0%	+68.8%	+54.4%
Price	Oct 29, 26	$410.91	-2.3%	+15.7%	-21.7%	-10.8%
TTM Dividend Yield	Oct 29, 26	2.20%	+3.3%	-9.5%	+63.0%	+88.0%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 26	$2.08B	-0.4%	+3.8%	+19.5%	+52.0%
TTM Dividend	Oct 29, 26	$9.06	+1.2%	+5.1%	+28.3%	+67.8%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$4.26B	-58.4%	-15.7%	-29.7%	-38.7%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 30, 26	$112.69B	+0.6%	-0.4%	+23.4%	+55.8%
Quarterly EPS	Sep 30, 26	$4.56	-24.7%	+76.2%	-27.0%	+6.5%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

UNH Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	918.35%	Dec 31, 25	-94.7%
3Y	918.35%	Dec 31, 25	-94.7%
5Y	918.35%	Dec 31, 25	-94.7%
All	918.35%	Dec 31, 25	-94.7%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

UNH Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	30.94%	Mar 31, 26	+56.2%
3Y	-141.61%	Mar 31, 24	+134.1%
5Y	-141.61%	Mar 31, 24	+134.1%
All	-141.61%	Mar 31, 24	+134.1%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2026	48.33%	+31.3%
Jun 2026	36.81%	+19.0%
Mar 2026	30.94%	-96.6%
Dec 2025	918.35%	+1,066.5%
Sep 2025	78.73%	+40.6%
Jun 2025	55.99%	+89.6%
Mar 2025	29.53%	-11.6%
Dec 2024	33.40%	+7.9%
Sep 2024	30.95%	-29.3%
Jun 2024	43.77%	+130.9%
Mar 2024	-141.61%	-562.3%
Dec 2023	30.63%	+6.4%
Sep 2023	28.80%	-6.7%
Jun 2023	30.88%	+16.0%
Mar 2023	26.62%	-15.2%
Dec 2022	31.40%	+9.6%
Sep 2022	28.64%	-3.6%
Jun 2022	29.72%	+12.2%
Mar 2022	26.48%	-18.7%
Dec 2021	32.57%	-0.2%
Sep 2021	32.62%	+4.3%
Jun 2021	31.27%	+31.8%
Mar 2021	23.72%	-52.9%
Dec 2020	50.34%	+38.0%
Sep 2020	36.49%	+105.7%
Jun 2020	17.74%	-40.0%
Mar 2020	29.55%	+5.8%
Dec 2019	27.92%	-1.1%
Sep 2019	28.22%	-6.7%
Jun 2019	30.25%	+25.1%
Mar 2019	24.18%	-11.7%
Dec 2018	27.37%	+3.8%
Sep 2018	26.37%	-8.3%
Jun 2018	28.77%	+16.5%
Mar 2018	24.69%	+26.4%
Dec 2017	19.54%	-31.1%
Sep 2017	28.35%	-8.0%
Jun 2017	30.81%	+13.3%
Mar 2017	27.20%	-21.9%
Dec 2016	34.84%	+15.8%
Sep 2016	30.08%	-10.9%
Jun 2016	33.75%	+15.1%
Mar 2016	29.32%	-22.9%
Dec 2015	38.02%	+29.0%
Sep 2015	29.48%	-1.8%
Jun 2015	30.03%	+18.8%
Mar 2015	25.27%	+6.6%
Dec 2014	23.71%	+4.9%
Sep 2014	22.60%	-13.0%
Jun 2014	25.99%	+3.5%
Mar 2014	25.11%	+28.4%
Dec 2013	19.55%	+9.6%
Sep 2013	17.83%	-8.9%
Jun 2013	19.57%	+12.3%
Mar 2013	17.42%	-0.1%
Dec 2012	17.44%	+25.1%
Sep 2012	13.94%	-14.5%
Jun 2012	16.31%	+34.8%
Mar 2012	12.10%	-10.4%
Dec 2011	13.51%	-0.1%
Sep 2011	13.53%	-1.5%
Jun 2011	13.73%	+36.9%
Mar 2011	10.03%	-23.1%
Dec 2010	13.04%	+19.9%
Sep 2010	10.88%	-29.8%
Jun 2010	15.49%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2010	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2009	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2009	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2009	4.19%	>+9,900.0%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2009	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2008	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2008	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2008	10.98%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2008	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2007	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2007	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2007	3.26%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2007	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2006	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2006	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2006	4.18%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2006	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2005	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2005	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2005	2.47%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2005	0.00%	-100.0%
Dec 2004	2.44%	>+9,900.0%
Sep 2004	0.00%	0.0%
Jun 2004	0.00%	0.0%
Mar 2004	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2003	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2003	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2003	2.05%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2003	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2002	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2002	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2002	2.77%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2002	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2001	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2001	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2001	4.04%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2001	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 2000	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 2000	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 2000	2.94%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 2000	0.00%	-100.0%
Dec 1999	0.64%	>+9,900.0%
Sep 1999	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 1999	3.70%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 1999	0.00%	-100.0%
Dec 1998	6.25%	+20.4%
Sep 1998	5.19%	+325.7%
Jun 1998	-2.30%	-143.4%
Mar 1998	5.30%	-19.0%
Dec 1997	6.54%	+5.5%
Sep 1997	6.20%	-44.0%
Jun 1997	11.07%	+67.5%
Mar 1997	6.61%	-12.6%
Dec 1996	7.56%	-4.2%
Sep 1996	7.89%	-68.4%
Jun 1996	24.96%	+316.0%
Mar 1996	6.00%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1995	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 1995	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 1995	5.74%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 1995	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1994	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 1994	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 1994	0.32%	>+9,900.0%
Mar 1994	0.00%	-100.0%
Dec 1993	3.78%	-9.6%
Sep 1993	4.18%	-17.7%
Jun 1993	5.08%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1992	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 1992	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 1992	3.62%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1991	0.00%	0.0%
Sep 1991	0.00%	-100.0%
Jun 1991	4.92%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of UNH?: As of today, UNH quarterly payout ratio is 48.33%
What is UNH quarterly payout ratio most recent change?: UNH quarterly payout ratio was up +31.30% on September 30, 2026
What is 1-year change in UNH quarterly payout ratio?: UNH quarterly payout ratio is down -38.61% year-over-year
How far is UNH quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?: UNH quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.74% below its historical high of 918.35% set on December 31, 2025
How does UNH quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?: UNH quarterly payout ratio is higher than 98.32% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is UNH next earnings release?: The next earnings release for UNH is on January 12, 2027

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

UNH Official Website www.unitedhealthgroup.com
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/731766/000073176626000025/0000731766-26-000025-index.htm
UNH Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/UNH
UNH Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/unh