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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.14%

The yield on cost (YOC) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is 2.14%.

UNH Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.14%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy UNH today at the current stock price of $413.00 with a yield of 2.14% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (-4.2% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

2.14%

YOC in 3 Years

1.52%

YOC in 5 Years

1.20%

YOC in 10 Years

0.68%

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) based on your custom cost basis.

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Customize parameters to project your custom Yield on Cost.
$413.00
$8.84
-4.15%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.14%

Ending YOC

1.13%

Year 15 Dividend

$4.68

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$96.06

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$8.842.14%$0.00
Year 1$8.47+-4.15%2.05%$8.47
Year 2$8.12+-4.15%1.97%$16.59
Year 3$7.78+-4.15%1.88%$24.38
Year 4$7.46+-4.15%1.81%$31.84
Year 5$7.15+-4.15%1.73%$38.99
Year 6$6.85+-4.15%1.66%$45.85
Year 7$6.57+-4.15%1.59%$52.42
Year 8$6.30+-4.15%1.52%$58.72
Year 9$6.04+-4.15%1.46%$64.75
Year 10$5.79+-4.15%1.40%$70.54
Year 11$5.55+-4.15%1.34%$76.08
Year 12$5.32+-4.15%1.29%$81.40
Year 13$5.10+-4.15%1.23%$86.49
Year 14$4.88+-4.15%1.18%$91.38
Year 15$4.68+-4.15%1.13%$96.06

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for UNH stock is 2.14%.

About UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a comprehensive healthcare enterprise across the United States, structuring its diverse services into four key divisions: UnitedHealthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. The UnitedHealthcare segment provides a wide array of health benefit plans and consumer-focused services. These offerings cater to a broad spectrum of clients, including large national corporations, public sector employers, mid-sized and small businesses, and individual consumers. It also delivers specialized health coverage and wellness programs tailored for individuals aged 50 and older, addressing their needs for preventive and acute care, chronic disease management, and other age-specific health issues. This division further encompasses Medicaid plans, children's health insurance, dental benefits, and various hospital and clinical services. Optum Health focuses on delivering direct healthcare solutions and management services. It facilitates access to networks of specialist care providers, offers health management programs, direct care delivery, consumer engagement initiatives, and financial services. Its diverse clientele includes individuals (served directly through care systems), employers, insurance payers, and government organizations. Optum Insight specializes in providing technology, information, and consulting services to the healthcare industry. Its offerings include software and data products, advisory consulting arrangements, and outsourced managed services. Clients span hospital systems, physicians, health plans, governmental bodies, life sciences companies, and other relevant organizations. Finally, Optum Rx handles the company's pharmaceutical care services. This segment manages retail pharmacy networks, provides home prescription delivery, and offers specialty and compounding pharmacy capabilities. Leveraging its purchasing power and clinical expertise, Optum Rx also develops advanced programs related to step therapy, formulary management, medication adherence, and integrated disease and drug therapy management. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, founded in 1977, has its corporate headquarters located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Eden Prairie, MN
400,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
Stephen J. Hemsley