
Unum (UNM) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Unum (UNM) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Unum Group operates within a progressively improving life insurance industry, which has experienced reduced liability tail risk, enhanced returns, and robust free cash flow conversion over the past decade. The company benefits from a favorable operating environment characterized by higher interest rates, demographic trends, and technological advancements, which collectively drive growth. Furthermore, Unum's leading position in the group benefits market is evidenced by its mid-single-digit premium growth, over 20% return on equity (ROE), and more than 90% free cash flow conversion, indicating strong financial performance and operational efficiency.
Bears say
Unum Group is facing a challenging financial outlook, as indicated by the reduction in estimated earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 and 2026 to $8.48 and $9.25, respectively, from previous estimates due to higher group disability benefit ratios projected at 62% and 63%. Furthermore, the company is experiencing weaker earnings from its Closed Block segment, compounded by higher-than-expected long-term care incidence rates, which may lead to additional scrutiny of GAAP assumptions in the coming quarters. Although there appears to be sufficient capital reserves to mitigate immediate risks, the combination of these factors is contributing to a negative sentiment surrounding the company's future performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Unum and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Unum (UNM) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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