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- symbol UNH
- Rev/Share 462.8297
- Book/Share 115.1473
- PB 2.7589
- Debt/Equity 0.7882
- CurrentRatio 0.8458
- ROIC 0.1255
- MktCap 275868300400.0
- FreeCF/Share 27.7703
- PFCF 10.9164
- PE 13.0159
- Debt/Assets 0.2566
- DivYield 0.0279
- ROE 0.2226
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | UNH | Robert W. Baird | Neutral | Underperform | -- | $198 | July 31, 2025 |
| Reiterated | UNH | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | $400 | $325 | July 30, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | Robert W. Baird | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $312 | June 11, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | HSBC Securities | Hold | Reduce | -- | $270 | May 21, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | TD Cowen | Buy | Hold | -- | $308 | May 19, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | Raymond James | Strong Buy | Market Perform | -- | -- | May 14, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | BofA Securities | Buy | Neutral | -- | $350 | May 14, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | HSBC Securities | Buy | Hold | -- | $490 | April 22, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | Argus | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | April 21, 2025 |
| Upgrade | UNH | HSBC Securities | Hold | Buy | -- | $595 | Jan. 10, 2025 |
News
UnitedHealth shares rise on Buffett's Berkshire stake
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.A) has added a little more than five million shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH, ETR:UNH), sending shares of the health insurer nearly 13% higher on Friday. According to SEC filings, Buffett is joining other major investors including David Tepper and Michael Burry in boosting stakes in the beleaguered company.
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UnitedHealth is a bellwether name and investors just needed confirmation to buy, says UBS' AJ Rice
Published: August 15, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
AJ Rice, UBS analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss UnitedHealth shares surging on Berkshire Hathaway stake in the stock.
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From Big Short to Big Long: Michael Burry Bets Big on Three Stocks
Published: August 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Key Points in This Article: Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 housing crash, shifted from bearish to bullish bets, acquiring calls and shares in Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Meta Platforms (META), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) worth $522 million.
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2 Stocks Buzzing on Buffett's UnitedHealth Stake
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
The shares of healthcare giants Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) and Molina Healthcare Inc (NYSE:MOH) are surging today, after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) revealed a new stake in sector peer UnitedHealth Group (UNH).
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Dow Jones: UnitedHealth Surge Lifts Blue Chips to Record as Broader Stock Market Stalls
Published: August 15, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive
Dow hits record high on UnitedHealth surge, but weak internals and cautious sentiment signal limited upside for US stocks today.
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UnitedHealth Stock Eyes Best Day Since 2020 on Buffett Stake
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) are surging 10.1% to trade at $298.71 this morning, after a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing showed that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) had purchased a stake in the company, alongside Lennar (LEN) and D.R.
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Markets Flat As Inflation Data Raises Tariff Concerns Ahead Of Jackson Hole
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
Key Takeaways
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Dow And S&P Open At Record Highs—As Warren Buffett Boosts UnitedHealth Rally
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Buffett held more than 1 million UnitedHealth shares between 2006 and 2009, though he dumped his entire stake in 2010 as investors dropped their shares in health insurers.
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UnitedHealth, Others See 'Buffett Bounce' as Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Investments
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of recently beleaguered UnitedHealth Group (UNH) are getting a "Buffett Bounce" today.
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UnitedHealth: A Gamechanger Eases The Pain
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
The pain in UNH stock is over in our opinion; recent news and market action suggest strongly the bottom is in. Despite weak Q2 earnings and disappointing guidance, major investors like Buffett, Tepper, and Burry have taken or increased positions in UNH. The entry of these top investors signals strong confidence in UNH's long-term value and recovery potential.
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UnitedHealth: The 'Buffett Buffer' That Changed My Call (Rating Upgrade)
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Warren Buffett's $1.6B stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated via Berkshire Hathaway is a game-changing endorsement, shifting market sentiment and providing a strong catalyst for a narrative turnaround. Despite ongoing DOJ investigations and Medicare Advantage margin pressures, the risk/reward profile has materially improved thanks to this high-profile buy-in. Management's confidence is reflected in a 5% dividend hike and strategic exits from unprofitable contracts, though fundamental challenges remain for 2025-2026.
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Options Corner: UNH Bullish Move After Buffett Buys In
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth (UNH) shares have "significantly underperformed" the broader S&P 500 (SPX) so far in 2025, says Rick Ducat. He examines the UNH chart following news that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) has taken a stake in the company.
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Berkshire Buys UnitedHealth Shares, Upgrading IHF After A Washout Summer Low
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I'm upgrading IHF from hold to buy after a sharp selloff, citing Berkshire's $1.6B UNH stake as a bullish signal. IHF's valuation is compelling, with a P/E of 13.1x and a PEG ratio of 1.5x, offering value versus the S&P 500. Technical analysis shows IHF has hit long-term support and bounced, suggesting capitulation and a potential bottom.
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Should You Buy The Dip On These Large-Cap 'Left-Behind' Stocks Like UnitedHealth And The Trade Desk?
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Changing market themes, sector rotations and unexpected headwinds have left some formerly dominant companies trailing the broader rally. Are these "left behind" stocks down for the count or could this be a massive buying opportunity?
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Hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit impacted 192.7 million people
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
The cyberattack at UnitedHealth Group's tech unit last year impacted 192.7 million people, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' office for civil rights' website showed on Thursday.
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UnitedHealth Group: Dividends Don't Lie
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
With the ongoing DOJ probe and CEO transition, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) EPS estimates become highly uncertain and bearish. However, latest dividend declaration exhibits a reasonable growth rate of 5.2%. The divergence between EPS revisions and dividend raise leads me to conclude that consensus has been overly pessimistic and created a skewed return/risk ratio.
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Should You Invest in UnitedHealth (UNH) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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2 Surprising Value Stocks That Billionaire Hedge Funds Bought Up
Published: August 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Some pretty hard-hit value names were quite popular among the smart money in the second quarter.
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Can UnitedHealth Really Fight Cost Headaches With $3.3B Amedisys Pill?
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
UNH's $3.3B Amedisys deal will likely clear DOJ hurdles with divestitures, aiming to tap fast-growing home healthcare amid rising cost pressures.
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UnitedHealth Is Drifting--But The Smart Money Is Buying
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is down 56% in a year — yet insiders and big funds are loading up. Q2 earnings disappointed, but new guidance and cost cuts could mark a turning point. My bearish valuation still points to nearly 30% upside for UNH from here.
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Elucid's PlaqueIQ™ Image Analysis Software Now Covered by United Healthcare
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #histologymatters--Elucid, an AI medical technology company focused on providing physicians with a more precise view of atherosclerosis to drive patient-specific therapeutic decisions, announced that United Healthcare has updated its cardiac imaging guidelines to fully align with recent recommendations from radiology benefit manager EviCore. United Healthcare's new guidelines now include coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) plaque quantification (see page 520), specifically enco.
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RiverPark Funds: AI Momentum And Healthcare Headwinds Drive Portfolio Shifts In Q2 2025
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Netflix were top contributors, driven by strong earnings, AI leadership, and robust subscriber/ad growth, reinforcing our long-term conviction in these names. UnitedHealth and Apple underperformed due to margin pressures, regulatory uncertainty, and mixed AI sentiment, but we remain confident in their multi-year value propositions. Our short position in QQQ detracted as tech stocks rallied, but it served as a portfolio hedge without forcing sales of core long holdings.
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UnitedHealth: Much Worse Than Expected
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
UNH's Q2 earnings revealed further weakness with margins at both insurance and Optum plunging to multi-year lows while sales continued to grow at double-digits. Reestablished outlook implies no recovery in profitability during H2 with guided EPS of $16 putting shares at a ~16x fwd P/E, a 3 turn premium to peers. Admitting we have underestimated current challenges, we now see fair value around $275 considering different scenarios for FY26.
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UnitedHealth Group: Membership Growth Indicates Resilience Amid Rising Medical Cost Pressure
Published: August 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I reiterate my bullish rating on UNH, supported by strong membership growth and innovative cost-cutting strategies like AI efficiencies and private-label initiatives. UNH is prioritizing affordability and customer retention over aggressive price hikes, leveraging AI and private-label (Nuvaila) to pass cost savings to consumers. Despite recent stock declines and rising medical costs, I project double-digit revenue growth through 2025, with significant upside potential based on valuation metrics.
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UnitedHealth Crashing After Q2 Shock: Should You Panic or Pounce?
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
UNH plunges 12.9% after weak Q2 and slashing 2025 EPS guidance, sparking fears of deeper structural issues ahead.
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching UnitedHealth (UNH) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Cigna: Looks More Interesting Here Than UnitedHealth Group
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Cigna offers a lower-risk profile after selling its Medicare business, avoiding Medicare headwinds impacting peers like UnitedHealth Group. However, the stock price has fallen alongside UNH. Recent earnings were strong, guidance was affirmed, and valuation is attractive, with Wall Street seeing up to 35% upside potential. Risks remain from medical inflation and PBM regulatory scrutiny, but Cigna's business mix provides more pricing power and operational flexibility than UNH.
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UnitedHealth Is Dirt Cheap -- Yet The Comeback Won't Be Quick
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth is deeply undervalued, trading at low P/E and P/FCF multiples despite long-term growth potential and a wide economic moat. Short-term challenges persist: earnings are down, CEO resigned, DoJ investigation ongoing, and higher medical costs are pressuring margins. Management and analysts remain optimistic about a return to double-digit growth, but a quick recovery is unlikely; patience is required.
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UnitedHealth: Time To Double Down (Rating Upgrade)
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth stock plummeted 17.46% after my "Buy" call after missing Q2 EPS expectations by 9%. I see an overreaction creating a strong buying opportunity. Despite Q2 margin and EPS disappointments, management's margin recovery plan and portfolio rationalization should stabilize earnings by 2027. Regulatory risks seem to be subsiding, and with a forward P/S below 0.5x, UNH offers 55-87% upside as sentiment recovers.
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UnitedHealth Q2: Risky To Hold, Riskier To Sell
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's stock is down 53% YTD, and I think it presents a strong long-term buying opportunity at historically low valuations despite near-term headwinds. The company's diversified revenue model, especially Optum's growth in analytics and pharmacy, supports resilient growth, even as FY25 guidance disappointed. Short-term challenges include elevated medical costs, regulatory scrutiny, and Optum Health's revenue decline, but robust cash flow signals underlying strength.
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About UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
- IPO Date 1984-10-17
- Website https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com
- Industry Medical - Healthcare Plans
- CEO Stephen J. Hemsley
- Employees 400000