Unum Group Forecasts 2026 Adjusted Operating EPS Amid Rising Disability Claims
Unum Group (UNM) reported that its third quarter performance fell short of earnings expectations, primarily due to an unexpected increase in disability claim submissions across both the United States and the United Kingdom. CEO Richard McKenney noted that while growth and portfolio management showed positive trends, these elevated claims pressured overall results. Looking ahead, the company has provided a long-term guidance forecast for 2026, projecting adjusted operating earnings per share (EPS) to fall within the range of $8.30 to $8.50. Investors are closely monitoring how the company manages these rising claim volumes and whether they represent a temporary spike or a structural shift in disability trends.
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