Unum Group's 15min chart shows MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross.

Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 12:20 pm ET1min read

Unum Group's 15-minute chart recently exhibited a MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross at 08/14/2025 12:15. This development suggests that the stock price may continue to decline, with momentum shifting towards the downside and potentially leading to further decreases.

Unum Group's 15-minute chart recently exhibited a MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross at 08/14/2025 12:15, signaling a potential continuation of its downward trend. This development suggests that the stock price may continue to decline, with momentum shifting towards the downside and potentially leading to further decreases.

The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) and KDJ (K Moving Average, D Moving Average, J Moving Average) indicators are widely used by traders to identify potential trend reversals. When these indicators cross in a downward direction, it typically signals a bearish trend, indicating that the stock price may continue to fall. On August 14, 2025, both indicators crossed below their respective moving averages, suggesting a shift in momentum towards the downside [1].

Unum Group, a Tennessee-based company delivering financial protection benefit solutions, recently reported quarterly earnings that missed analyst estimates. The company's earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07 fell short of the consensus estimate of $2.23, leading to a downward trend in its stock price. This news, combined with the technical indicators, has led to a 5% year-to-date decline in the stock's value [2].

Despite the recent setbacks, Unum Group has been a focus for several institutional investors. LPL Financial LLC increased its stake in the company by nearly 1.5% during the quarter, while Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its stake by 77.3%. Other hedge funds, such as Northern Trust Corp and First Trust Advisors LP, have also adjusted their positions in Unum Group [3].

The company's stock has a market capitalization of $11.82 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.30 and a beta of 0.40. The stock's 50-day and 200-day moving averages are $78.57 and $78.30, respectively. The company has a current ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 [3].

Investors should closely monitor Unum Group's financial performance and the technical indicators to make informed decisions. The company's recent earnings miss and the MACD and KDJ Death Cross signals suggest that the stock may continue to experience downward pressure.

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/08/47020935/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-77
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lpl-financial-lifts-unum-group-004453439.html
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-bank-of-nova-scotia-has-192-million-stock-position-in-unum-group-nyseunm-2025-08-07/

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