Wells Fargo Sees Long-Term Upside in Unum (UNM) Despite Earnings Headwinds

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) is one of the deep value stocks to buy according to analysts. On July 31, a Wells Fargo analyst lowered the price target on Unum Group to $100 from $105 but kept an Overweight rating on the stock. The adjustment followed a weaker-than-expected quarterly report and cautious guidance, which weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

The analyst also pointed out that Unum’s cautious commentary on market conditions had a broader effect, dragging down sentiment across the group benefits space.

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On July 29, Unum Group reported softer Q2 2025 results, which came in below street expectations. Its net income of $335.6 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, declined 14% compared to $389.5 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income also fell around 12% to $361.1 million, from the prior-year quarter.

These numbers were disappointing, notably after the company reported a 4% surge in revenue to $3.4 billion. Moreover, the company has now revised its full-year outlook for adjusted operating EPS sharply down to roughly $8.50. This implies a year-over-year growth of mere 0.7%, versus its earlier guidance of 6%-10%.

That said, capital deployment remains a focus for the company, with $300 million in share repurchases during the quarter, bringing year-to-date buybacks to $500 million. Management now expects repurchases at the upper end of the $500 million-$1.0 billion guidance range for 2025.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) is a provider of workplace benefits and services. It offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioural health services.

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