UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from UnitedHealth Group (UNH) based on its 12.6% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~12.6%).

Initial dividend yield
3.188%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,639.76164.0%

Annual Dividend Income

$168.84354.4%

Monthly Dividend Income

$14.07354.4%

Yield on Cost

16.88%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,640 (+164.0%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

37.9%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$843

31.9%

Stock Price Growth

$797

30.2%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    3.61
    Annual DPS
    $8.8400
    Annual dividend
    $31.88
    Yield on cost
    3.19%
    Stock price
    $277.26
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,087.04
    Shares
    3.73
    Annual DPS
    $9.9512
    Annual dividend
    $37.16
    Yield on cost
    3.72%
    Annual investment
    $36.37
    Stock price
    $291.12
    Total profit
    $87.04
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,184.59
    Shares
    3.88
    Annual DPS
    $11.2021
    Annual dividend
    $43.41
    Yield on cost
    4.34%
    Annual investment
    $42.42
    Stock price
    $305.68
    Total profit
    $184.59
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,294.35
    Shares
    4.03
    Annual DPS
    $12.6102
    Annual dividend
    $50.85
    Yield on cost
    5.09%
    Annual investment
    $49.61
    Stock price
    $320.96
    Total profit
    $294.35
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,418.32
    Shares
    4.21
    Annual DPS
    $14.1952
    Annual dividend
    $59.74
    Yield on cost
    5.97%
    Annual investment
    $58.18
    Stock price
    $337.01
    Total profit
    $418.32
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,558.92
    Shares
    4.41
    Annual DPS
    $15.9796
    Annual dividend
    $70.40
    Yield on cost
    7.04%
    Annual investment
    $68.43
    Stock price
    $353.86
    Total profit
    $558.92
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,719.09
    Shares
    4.63
    Annual DPS
    $17.9882
    Annual dividend
    $83.23
    Yield on cost
    8.32%
    Annual investment
    $80.74
    Stock price
    $371.55
    Total profit
    $719.09
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,902.38
    Shares
    4.88
    Annual DPS
    $20.2493
    Annual dividend
    $98.74
    Yield on cost
    9.87%
    Annual investment
    $95.58
    Stock price
    $390.13
    Total profit
    $902.38
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,113.15
    Shares
    5.16
    Annual DPS
    $22.7947
    Annual dividend
    $117.59
    Yield on cost
    11.76%
    Annual investment
    $113.56
    Stock price
    $409.64
    Total profit
    $1,113.15
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,356.73
    Shares
    5.48
    Annual DPS
    $25.6600
    Annual dividend
    $140.60
    Yield on cost
    14.06%
    Annual investment
    $135.45
    Stock price
    $430.12
    Total profit
    $1,356.73
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,639.76
    Shares
    5.84
    Annual DPS
    $28.8854
    Annual dividend
    $168.84
    Yield on cost
    16.88%
    Annual investment
    $162.22
    Stock price
    $451.63
    Total profit
    $1,639.76

Income Milestones

8
$100/year — reached in year 8

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$64.66 (62.1% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
135.8937.16
240.4043.41
345.4850.85
451.2059.74
557.6370.40
664.8883.23
773.0398.74
882.21117.59
992.55140.60
10104.18168.84

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will UnitedHealth Group pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 12.6% annual dividend growth, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) could generate $168.84/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is UnitedHealth Group's projected dividend growth rate?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has grown its dividend at a 12.6% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with UnitedHealth Group dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional UnitedHealth Group shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in UnitedHealth Group to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At UnitedHealth Group's current yield of 3.19%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $376,371 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.