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Unum UNM Dental and Vision — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs

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$27.8M+1.1%

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$3.4B+0.3%
Operating income$501.8M+2.4%
Net income$256.9M-23.5%
EPS (diluted)$1.61-16.1%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$199.2M-83.3%
Total debt$3.8B+0.5%
Total equity$10.8B-4.5%
Total assets$63.5B+1.0%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$503.5M+44.7%
CapEx$29.2M+4.7%
Free cash flow$474.3M+48.2%

Valuation

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Market cap$14.1B+17.5%
Enterprise value$17.67B+21.4%
P/E20.1×+12.2×
P/S1.1×+0.1×

Profitability

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Net margin5.3%-6.5pp
FCF margin11.2%+1.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity6.4%-7.6pp
Debt / equity0.3×0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Unum in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostAmortizationExpense.

The source filing: Unum’s 10-Q, filed July 29, 2026.

Filed
Jul 29, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q2 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q2 2026
Accession
0000005513-26-000075
Line itemThree Months Ended June 30 / 2026Three Months Ended June 30 / 2025Six Months Ended June 30 / 2026Six Months Ended June 30 / 2025
Commissions364.3343.5732.8686.7
Interest and Debt Expense53.352.0106.4104.0
Deferral of Acquisition Costs(187.4)(174.9)(378.0)(347.5)
Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs135.4132.2269.6257.6
Compensation Expense307.0292.0632.5602.4
Other Expenses366.7323.5724.5642.1
Total Benefits and Expenses3,040.52,944.46,093.05,792.4
Income Before Income Tax329.5417.0632.2660.6

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):

FAQ

What is Unum's dental and vision — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
Unum (UNM) reported dental and vision — amortization of deferred acquisition costs of $3.6M in Q2 2026.
How has Unum's dental and vision — amortization of deferred acquisition costs changed year-over-year?
Unum's dental and vision — amortization of deferred acquisition costs decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $3.6M to $3.6M.
What is the long-term trend for Unum's dental and vision — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Unum's dental and vision — amortization of deferred acquisition costs has grown at a -3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.9M to $14.6M.
What does dental and vision — amortization of deferred acquisition costs mean?
The periodic expense recognized in the income statement reflecting the systematic write-down of deferred acquisition costs for dental and vision policies. This expense aligns the cost of acquiring policies with the revenue generated over the duration of those contracts. It is a key indicator of the ongoing cost of maintaining the segment's existing book of business.

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