UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol UNH
  • Rev/Share 464.6352
  • Book/Share 115.1473
  • PB 3.3172
  • Debt/Equity 0.836
  • CurrentRatio 0.8458
  • ROIC 0.1255

 

  • MktCap 312729102713.0
  • FreeCF/Share 27.7703
  • PFCF 12.375
  • PE 14.755
  • Debt/Assets 0.2566
  • DivYield 0.025
  • ROE 0.226

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • 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

Wall Street Analysts Think UnitedHealth (UNH) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
UNH
Published: October 01, 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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UnitedHealth vs. Molina: Who's Poised for the Healthiest Comeback?
MOH, UNH
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The U.S. healthcare sector is navigating a turbulent landscape, shaped by rising medical costs, regulatory scrutiny and evolving patient behavior. Health insurers are under pressure as increasing utilization and reimbursement challenges test margins.

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Buy or Fear UNH Stock At $345?
UNH
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth Group stock (NYSE: UNH) is up 16% this month, driven by several positive factors. Last month, Warren Buffett disclosed a $1.6 billion stake in the company.

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UnitedHealth Group: Berkshire Position Marks A Salad Oil Moment
BRK-A, BRK-B, UNH
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Recently, several high-profile institutional investors, including Berkshire Hathaway, disclosed new stakes in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares. This reminds me of America Express during the salad oil scandal in early 1960s, which was a definitive episode for the path of Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. I see fundamental similarities here with both company facing large uncertainties and large price/valuation compression, while the outcomes of their legal issues are still unfolding.

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UnitedHealth: I Can Confidently Say The Worst Is Arguably Over (Upgrade)
UNH
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth Group investors have continued to outperform the S&P 500 and the healthcare sector since its plunge in July 2025. UNH's reaffirmed 2025 guidance and constructive Medicare Advantage star ratings support conviction in its earnings recovery and long-term outlook. Based on the forecasted 2027 earnings outlook, the market may not have fully upgraded its optimism on the stock, paving the way for investors to consider doubling down.

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Billionaire Investors Seem to Love This Stock the Most
UNH
Published: September 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Billionaire investors were quite active in the second quarter, with many of the big names going after a relatively narrow basket of stocks.

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UnitedHealth: This Rally Is Lacking Substance; Sell Now
UNH
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Rising medical cost ratios are expected to worsen in 2026, and recent regulations limit pricing gains, pressuring gross margins. Delayed data on superinvestors' buys is not a sufficient reason for becoming bullish on UNH, especially as there is no major bullish improvement on the fundamentals. Broadening scope of DoJ probes into the pharmacy benefit management business adds another risk wildcard.

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Is Trending Stock UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) a Buy Now?
UNH
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth (UNH) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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U.S. politician makes super suspicious UnitedHealth stock trade
UNH
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Neutral

United States Representative Lisa McClain has disclosed a purchase of UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) stock during a period of strong gains for the equity.

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UnitedHealth (UNH) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
UNH
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Will UnitedHealth's Push for Access to Trump Calm Investor Jitters?
UNH
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

UNH doubles lobbying spend, reshapes legal team and seeks Trump access amid regulatory risks.

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Why I'm Buying More UnitedHealth Than Centene
CNC, UNH
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth Group stands out as the preferred pick over Centene due to scale, diversification, and higher profitability. UNH's integrated model and Optum platform provide more growth avenues and resilience compared to CNC's focus on government-sponsored programs. While CNC trades at a discount, UNH's stronger margins, return on equity, and diversified revenue streams justify its premium valuation.

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UnitedHealth Finds Its Stars, Soars 8.6% as Humana Trips on Cut Points
UNH
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UNH surges 8.6% as it projects stable Medicare Advantage star ratings, easing investor worries over performance.

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UnitedHealth: Momentum Completes The Bullish Puzzle
UNH
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Trying to time the market with falling knives like UnitedHealth—which it was in the spring and summer—was extremely risky, so I chose to wait for momentum to return. Valuation metrics are attractive, with forward P/E and P/S ratios far below historical averages, making UNH a compelling value due to rock-solid fundamentals. Yesterday's reiteration of the EPS outlook by the management is crucial, as it underscores that the headwinds are temporary and their adverse effects are unlikely to persist for long.

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At $350, Is UNH Stock Beaten Down And Ready To Bounce?
UNH
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) jumped 8% on September 9, 2025, after the company said it is on track to meet its Medicare Advantage enrollment goals. The update eased investor concerns that the insurer could miss these critical targets amid ongoing operational challenges.

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Tepper's 1,300% Leap Into UnitedHealth Stock Chaos Looked Crazy—Until It Didn't
UNH
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

David Tepper's bold second-quarter buying spree in UnitedHealth Group Inc. UNH is already paying off. The billionaire hedge fund manager's Appaloosa Management increased its stake in the health insurance giant by a staggering 1,300% last quarter, turning a once-minor position into his fund's second-largest holding.

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UNH "Remarkable Story:" Road to Recovery Ahead After Reaffirming FY25 EPS Guidance
UNH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth (UNH) remains more than 40% off all-time highs but is also about 50% off 52-week lows. George Tsilis says the company reaffirming EPS guidance gave investors a strong signal to take on shares.

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Why UnitedHealth Group Stock Soared on Tuesday
UNH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) was the best-performing stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 on Tuesday after the health care giant said the vast majority of its Medicare Advantage enrollees are likely to qualify for bonus payments from the federal government.

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UnitedHealth makes investors like Warren Buffett happy by saying business is fine
UNH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth's stock is surging, which is giving a nice boost to Warren Buffett's new 5-million-share stake in the health insurer.

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Top Stock Movers Now: UnitedHealth Group, Fox, Freeport-McMoRan, and More
UNH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were little changed at midday Tuesday following a report showing weaker-than-anticipated job growth. That raised speculation the Federal Reserve could move next week to cut interest rates more than previously thought.

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UnitedHealth Group stock climbs on outlook confirmation
UNH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH, ETR:UNH) shares moved up 4% to about $333 in late-morning trading on Tuesday after the health insurer reaffirmed its full-year 2025 financial guidance. The company confirmed its 2025 forecast of adjusted earnings of at least $16 per share with revenue in the range of $445.5 billion to $448 billion.

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UnitedHealth Reaffirms 2025 EPS Guidance: Time to Buy or Wait?
UNH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UNH reaffirms its 2025 EPS outlook, but mounting costs, legal probes and valuation pressures cloud the path ahead.

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UnitedHealth stock rising from the dead, posts further gains
UNH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Neutral

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) shares are showing signs of life after months of punishing declines, with the stock climbing in pre-market trading on September 9.

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UnitedHealth & AI: Can Technology Redefine Healthcare Efficiency?
UNH
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UNH is leveraging AI to streamline insurance and care delivery, aiming to boost efficiency and improve patient outcomes.

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3 Stocks Billionaire David Tepper Just Scooped Up
INTC, NVDA, UNH
Published: September 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Billionaire investment legend David Tepper was quite busy in the second quarter, as he added to his stake in a number of intriguing firms, many of which seem to trade at far less than the market multiple.

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Cyberattack Hangover: Senators Question UnitedHealth's Loan Playbook
UNH
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Senators question UNH over tough loan repayment demands post-cyberattack, adding to regulatory and cost pressures.

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UnitedHealth: A Healthcare Giant To Hold For Years
UNH
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth is a dominant, profitable healthcare leader trading at a significant discount after a 47% decline, with most risks already priced in. Despite near-term EPS pressure from rising medical costs, revenue growth remains strong and a turnaround is likely as cost headwinds subside. The stock offers a compelling 2.85% dividend yield, robust payout history, and consistent double-digit dividend growth, making it attractive for income investors.

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Wall Street Analysts See UnitedHealth (UNH) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
UNH
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Why Is UnitedHealth (UNH) Up 14.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
UNH
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth (UNH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Not Just Medicare, UnitedHealth's Optum Rx Gets Its Own DOJ Checkup
UNH
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

UNH faces a widened DOJ probe, covering Optum Rx and physician payments, as rising medical costs pressure its business.

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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

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated operates as a diversified health care company in the United States. It operates through four segments: UnitedHealthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. The UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employers, small businesses, and individuals; health care coverage and well-being services to individuals age 50 and older addressing their needs for preventive and acute health care services, as well as services dealing with chronic disease and other specialized issues for older individuals; Medicaid plans, children's health insurance and health care programs; health and dental benefits; and hospital and clinical services. The OptumHealth segment provides access to networks of care provider specialists, health management services, care delivery, consumer engagement, and financial services. This segment serves individuals directly through care delivery systems, employers, payers, and government entities. The OptumInsight segment offers software and information products, advisory consulting arrangements, and managed services outsourcing contracts to hospital systems, physicians, health plans, governments, life sciences companies, and other organizations. The OptumRx segment provides pharmacy care services and programs, including retail network contracting, home delivery, specialty and compounding pharmacy, and purchasing and clinical capabilities, as well as develops programs in the areas of step therapy, formulary management, drug adherence, and disease/drug therapy management. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated was incorporated in 1977 and is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.