UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
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- symbol UNH
- Rev/Share 491.8319
- Book/Share 111.756
- PB 2.5837
- Debt/Equity 0.7832
- CurrentRatio 0.7884
- ROIC 0.0945
- MktCap 257421219032.0
- FreeCF/Share 35.1538
- PFCF 8.0469
- PE 18.1783
- Debt/Assets 0.2532
- DivYield 0.0307
- ROE 0.1476
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- 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 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | -- | $333 | Oct. 29, 2025 |
| Initiation | UNH | Goldman | -- | Buy | -- | $406 | Oct. 14, 2025 |
| 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 | BofA Securities | Buy | Neutral | -- | $350 | May 14, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | Raymond James | Strong Buy | Market Perform | -- | -- | May 14, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UNH | HSBC Securities | Buy | Hold | -- | $490 | April 22, 2025 |
News
Eyes Back On UnitedHealth As First Health Insurer To Report Earnings
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
All eyes are on UnitedHealth Group for signs the company – and the health insurance industry as a whole – are getting a handle on rising costs that have dogged the nation's giant health insurers for the last two years.
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UNH Stock vs. CVS
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
UnitedHealth‘s stock has significantly lagged behind competitors like CVS and Centene over the previous year. A detailed examination indicates strong profitability, with an LTM Operating Margin of 6%, combined with a moderate valuation, as reflected by a PE of 17.2 in contrast to CVS's 218.3.
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Does UnitedHealth's MA Pilot Signal a New Rural Support Model?
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
UNH's six-month pilot speeds MA payments by ~50%, cutting cycles under 15 days to ease cash-flow strain for rural hospitals.
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Is UnitedHealth (UNH) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Published: January 15, 2026 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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Here is What to Know Beyond Why UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is a Trending Stock
Published: January 15, 2026 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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UnitedHealth: Inflection Confirmation Imminent
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated navigated a turbulent 2025 with management changes, mispriced costs, and a surging medical cost ratio, but revenue growth remained robust. We expect 2026 EPS guidance in the high teens, signaling a double-digit rebound off 2025's $16.25–$16.50 floor, with confirmation of inflection imminent at the upcoming earnings. Dividend growth and a 2.8% yield provide income while awaiting margin recovery; buybacks are paused but likely to resume as cash flow improves.
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UnitedHealth Could Re-Take Its All-Time High In 2026
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Recently the U.S. Senate approved another round of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy extensions. Trump said he "might" veto the subsidy extensions, but he did not conclusively say he would. UnitedHealth's stock got beaten down partially because the subsidies were expected to expire. The subsidies did in fact expire, but were re-instated and extended. Just recently, the company re-affirmed its full year earnings guidance for 2026, a number that implies significant growth over the trailing 12 month period.
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TPG in talks to buy UnitedHealth's Optum UK unit, Sky News reports
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
U.S. private equity firm TPG is close to acquiring UnitedHealth's Optum UK business, in a deal worth between 1.2 billion pounds ($1.62 billion) and 1.4 billion pounds, Sky News reported on Tuesday.
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UnitedHealth Sinks 34.5% in a Year: Buy the Dip Before Q4 Earnings?
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
UNH shares are down 34.5% in a year as costs and margins bite, with Q4 earnings and 2026 guidance set to test whether value is emerging.
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UNH vs. ELV: Which Managed Care Stock Has the Edge Today?
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Elevance Health is edging past UnitedHealth as Carelon's growth, strategic exits and a cheaper valuation shape a stronger near-term setup.
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UnitedHealth: An Undervalued Blue-Chip Stock With Multiple Levers To Pull And Ways To Win
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth, a managed healthcare firm that provides health insurance, pharmacy benefit management, and care delivery to millions of clients, is now a $297 billion (by market cap) healthcare behemoth. UNH ended last fiscal year with more than $75 billion in cash, cash equivalents, available-for-sale debt securities, and equity securities balances. The company increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 19.3%.
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AI Takes Center Stage at UNH: Will It Fix Administrative Waste?
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
UnitedHealth puts AI at the core of its strategy to cut administrative waste, speed claims and approvals, and protect margins amid rising healthcare complexity.
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How UnitedHealth Became the Worst Dow Stock of 2025
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
It's that time of the year again, when investors are rebalancing their portfolios and setting new strategies for the year ahead.
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UnitedHealth vows to be a better company amid layoffs
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative
UnitedHealth Group has laid off dozens of remote employees in healthcare technology and services marketing from its Optum unit, who were given two weeks notice in November, sources told Health Payer Specialist.
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Is UnitedHealth the Single Best Dividend Stock to Buy for 2026?
Published: December 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
UnitedHealth Group ( NYSE: UNH ) has endured a brutal 2025, with shares down approximately 35% year-to-date.
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UnitedHealth Group: The Floor Is Set For Recovery
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has stabilized after recent headwinds, with profits recovering, and the foundation set for renewed growth. UNH's Q4 2025 dividend was raised 5.2% year-over-year, signaling management's confidence despite prior profit pressures. Consensus projects a -41% EPS decline in FY 2025, but a robust 14.1% CAGR EPS recovery over the next five years is expected.
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UnitedHealth Stock Can Jump 30% On These Catalysts
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth has shown considerable rally potential, with several instances of gains exceeding 30% within two months recorded in crucial years 2010, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025. Importantly, it achieved rallies of over 50% on two occasions in 2020 and 2025.
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Health Insurers Now Get a Pulse: 3 Stocks to Jump in 2026
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Health insurers are regaining pricing control and margin visibility, putting UnitedHealth, CVS Health and Centene back in focus as managed care regains its pulse.
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Brokers Suggest Investing in UnitedHealth (UNH): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
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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3 HMO Stocks in Focus Despite Rising Medical Costs, Regulatory Pressures
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The Medical-HMO industry pursues growth through M&A and tech innovation, aided by easing interest rates, but faces headwinds from rising medical costs, regulatory shifts and a shortage of healthcare professionals. UNH, HUM and CNC are likely to navigate industry storms.
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UnitedHealth's 2026 Could Surprise The Street
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
UnitedHealth crashed over 40% YTD as seniors' utilization spiked and MLR neared 90%, but the stock has already rebounded ~25% since my mid‑May Buy. The Q3 showed 12% revenue growth and a 4% EPS beat despite ugly optics; management called trends historically high but consistent, signaling no new MLR shock emerging. UNH is deliberately exiting and repricing uneconomic Medicare Advantage business — shrinking MA membership by ~1 million while pushing double‑digit rate increases to structurally lift margins per remaining member.
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Behind the Curtain: How UnitedHealth is Rewriting its Own Rules
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
UNH is reshaping its model with tech-driven, integrated care as Optum's growth and rising revenues redefine its strategy.
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UNH Stock: Can UnitedHealth Recover From 2025's Turbulence?
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
UnitedHealth's stock has generally underperformed compared to some rivals over the last year, but how does it stand against competitors in the ever-changing healthcare landscape? An in-depth analysis shows strong profitability, consistent revenue growth, and reasonable valuation support.
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Is UnitedHealth Stock Winning?
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth's stock has generally underperformed compared to some rivals over the last year, but how does it stand against competitors in the ever-changing healthcare landscape? An in-depth analysis shows strong profitability, consistent revenue growth, and reasonable valuation support.
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Can UNH's AI-Powered Virtual Assistance Enhance Member Experience?
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth's AI-powered virtual assistants aim to simplify claims, boost engagement and deliver faster, more intuitive healthcare support.
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Is Trending Stock UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) a Buy Now?
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to UnitedHealth (UNH). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Is UnitedHealth's Valuation Dip & Divestment Diet a Real Buy Window?
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
UNH trades below its five-year median P/E as it navigates margin pressure, membership declines and strategic divestments.
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UNH Battles MCR, Optum Bandages: But the Real Wild Card is Washington
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth grapples with a surging MCR as Optum's strength steadies results while Washington's policy moves loom large.
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Why Is UnitedHealth (UNH) Down 7.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
UnitedHealth (UNH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Battle of Benefits: Will UNH Deliver the Bigger Dose or CVS? (Revised)
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CVS's rising margins, stronger guidance and sharper valuation edge make it stand out in the UNH vs. CVS upside debate.
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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