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- 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
S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: UnitedHealth Stock Climbs After News of Berkshire Stake
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. stocks logged weekly gains, the major indexes finishing Friday with mixed results heading into the weekend, as the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index showed declining confidence in the state of the economy for the first time in four months.
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Dow Industrials Hit First Intraday High of 2025, Powered by UnitedHealth Shares
Published: August 15, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive
A vote of confidence by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway delivered the Dow laggard its best day since 2020.
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David Tepper's Hedge Fund Bets On Intel, UnitedHealth; Cuts Position In Four Mag 7 Stocks
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
The Appaloosa hedge fund, run by Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, revealed several new stock positions in the second quarter, including a couple of airline stocks.
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Buffett bought UnitedHealth. I bet on Caterpillar.
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
“Street sense” is all about making bold calls: Sometimes you nail them, and sometimes you learn from them.
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Buffett sparks UnitedHealth's biggest stock surge in 17 years
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive
Berkshire Hathaway's $1.6 billion stake in UnitedHealth Group is helping to lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a new record as investors pile into healthcare sector funds.
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UnitedHealth: Burry, Buffett, Tepper Go Long As Halvorsen Exits
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth Group Inc UNH has transformed from Wall Street darling to crisis headline. Yet ironically, a who's-who of investors doubled down on the stock in Q2 even as volatility reigns.
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Buffett's Mystery Buy Revealed, and It's a Big Bet on UNH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
The long-running mystery around Warren Buffett's latest stealth investment is finally over. In Berkshire Hathaway's NYSE: BRK.B newest 13F filing, the Oracle of Omaha revealed a fresh stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated NYSE: UNH.
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UNH stock: Why are UnitedHealth Group shares surging over 11% today? It's because of this big reveal
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive
Shares in the troubled private health insurer UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) are currently seeing their best trading day in months. As of the time of this writing, UNH shares are up nearly 11.8% to $303.94 in premarket trading.
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Dow Touches First Record High of the Year as UnitedHealth Group Stock Soars
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened at its first all-time high of the year on Friday as shares of health care giant UnitedHealth Group (UNH) soared.
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UnitedHealth: Buy Like Buffett
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Berkshire Hathaway's $1B+ investment in UnitedHealth signals confidence in the company despite recent share price declines and profitability headwinds. UnitedHealth's Q2 revenue grew 13%, but profit margins fell due to rising costs, leading to a significant drop in net profit year-over-year. Analysts expect UNH's profitability to rebound in coming years, with potential for 50-80% share price gains by 2028 if margins recover.
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Watch These UnitedHealth Price Levels as Stock Jumps After Buffett's Berkshire Reveals Stake
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares surged Friday after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) revealed a stake in the embattled healthcare giant.
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Top Stock Movers Now: UnitedHealth, Salesforce, Applied Materials, and More
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
U.S. equities were mixed at midday as a report on retail sales showed consumers are continuing to spend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell.
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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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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