For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) has reported a 236% increase in E.P.S. from $1.03 a year ago to $3.46 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $9.24 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $6.29 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 47%.
Recent Price Action
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) stock declined slightly by -0.4% on 10/29/24. The stock closed at $61.63. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was above average at 135% of normal. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -2.8% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital, UNM is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
Unum Group has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). This rating combines inconsistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Unum Group has a neutral Appreciation Score of 55 but a good Power Rating of 80, leading to the Positive Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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