UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been a top dividend stock to own for years. It has consistently provided investors with a reliable dividend, and it has made generous increases to the payout over time. This year, however, it has come under pressure as its expenses have continued to rise, and it has disappointed investors with its recent earnings numbers.

The stock has been in the midst of a free fall, and as a result, its dividend yield has become unusually high. Can dividend investors continue to rely on UnitedHealth for recurring income?

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