UNH Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with UNH's current 2.28% yield and 9.3% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.28%
Annual Dividend: $2.21 per share
Share Price: $399.70
Payout Ratio: 57.6%
UNH DRIP Calculator
Model UNH dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 9.3% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in UNH 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in UNH on 2016-09-30 would be worth $3,386.35 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 238.6%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,284.11 (228.4% return). Reinvesting dividends added $102.24 in extra value.
Starting share price: $140 — Current share price: $379.3
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UNH's current dividend yield?
- UNH (UnitedHealth Group Incorporated) currently has a dividend yield of 2.28%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $228 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much UNH do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from UNH at its current yield of 2.28%, you would need approximately $526,316 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does UNH pay monthly dividends?
- No, UNH pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is UNH's dividend safe?
- UNH's payout ratio is 57.6%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is UNH's dividend growth rate?
- UNH's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 9.3% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in UNH 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in UNH on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $3,386.35 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 238.6% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,284.11 — meaning DRIP added $102.24 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the UNH dividend page.