Is a Dividend Cut Coming for UnitedHealth Stock?

If you're investing in a dividend stock, it's important to track its performance to see if there are any warning signs that might affect its ability to pay its current rate of dividends in the future. It's those early signs that can save you from a huge disappointment later on. One stock investors have been worried about these days is UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). While it's a top health insurer in the country, rising medical costs have been weighing on its financials, and the stock price has been declining. However, with a dividend yield of 3%, it may be an enticing option for income-seeking investors, especially when you consider that the S&P 500's average yield is just 1.1%. But with UnitedHealth's recent earnings numbers not looking all that strong of late, the big question is whether that dividend is really safe. Let's take a closer look.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool