UnitedHealth Group’s board of directors approved a per-share cash dividend of $2.32 to be paid Sept. 22.
The dividend will be paid to all shareholders of the company’s common stock as of business close on Sept. 14.
The company released its second-quarter earnings July 16, posting nearly $5.5 billion in profit. UnitedHealth boosted its full-year outlook to a range of $18.45 to $18.95 per share, with adjusted earnings of $19.50 to $20 per share.
