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

UnitedHealth Group stock price drops again as the health insurance giant's sickly summer continues
UNH
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

UnitedHealthcare's parent company, UnitedHealth Group, is in need of some bed rest this week. The company's stock price (NYSE: UNH) has been knocked off its feet again after the American insurance giant reported disappointing quarterly results and offered 2025 earnings guidance that was significantly below investor expectations.

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UnitedHealth, UPS, and Whirlpool Show First Cracks in a Strong Earnings Season
UNH, UPS, WHR
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Tech and financials are booming. Other sectors are struggling.

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2 Blue-Chip Stocks Making Moves After Earnings
UNH
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Aerospace giant Boeing Co (BA) reported impressive second-quarter results before the bell this morning, including narrower-than-expected losses of $1.24 per share on a revenue beat of $22.75 billion.

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UNH Continues 50% Y/Y Slide, SPOT Sells Off, WHR "Tariff Exposed Story"
SPOT, UNH, WHR
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

It's all down arrows on this morning's earnings movers. Sam Vadas talks about the "tariff exposed story" impacting Whirlpool (WHR) and UPS Inc. (UPS).

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About UnitedHealth (UNH) Q2 Earnings
UNH
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for UnitedHealth (UNH) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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UnitedHealth misses profit estimates, reinstates outlook below expectations
UNH
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH, ETR:UNH) reported second-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations and reinstated a full-year forecast well below consensus. The company posted adjusted earnings of $4.08 per share for the quarter ended June 30, significantly below analysts' estimates of $4.45, and marking a 14% decline from a year earlier.

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UnitedHealth: Everything You Need To Know
UNH
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Q2 was challenging. Management can address profitability by repricing, optimizing care strategies, and adjusting for higher member usage, though a turnaround will take several quarters. Despite regulatory scrutiny and operational challenges, the business remains profitable.

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Mizuho's Jared Holtz: UnitedHealth's trough earnings number is what we're all trying to see
UNH
Published: July 28, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Jared Holtz, Mizuho health care sector strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss what investors should do with stocks in the health care sector, the tariff angle to big pharma and much more.

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Can Optum Support UnitedHealth's Profit Amid Industry Headwinds?
UNH
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

UNH leans on Optum's diversified growth and value-based care to counter insurance sector margin pressure in Q2.

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Is It Worth Investing in UnitedHealth (UNH) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
UNH
Published: July 28, 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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UnitedHealthcare Pressure Builds: Trouble Ahead for UNH's Q2 Earnings?
UNH
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

UNH braces for a steep Q2 profit drop as soaring medical costs and DOJ scrutiny shake investor confidence.

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UnitedHealth's stock doesn't offer much value, says Raymond James' John Ransom
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Jeff Jonas, Gabelli portfolio manager, and John Ransom, Raymond James director of healthcare research, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss each expert's thoughts on UnitedHealth amid its recent plunge.

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UnitedHeath shares fall after health-care giant admits DOJ fraud probe into Medicare business
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

Company shares have tumbled since December, when UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan.

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UnitedHealth on Thin Ice Before Q2 Earnings: Should Investors Exit?
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

UNH braces for a 27% earnings drop in Q2 as soaring medical costs, margin pressure and investor jitters weigh on performance.

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Pre-Markets Mixed Despite Strong Earnings Results
AAL, HON, UNH, UNP
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Pre-Markets Mixed Despite Strong Earnings Results.

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Morning Headlines Defy Expectations, but Pre-Markets Sell
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Only the tech-heavy (AI-trade-heavy) Nasdaq is in the green at this hour.

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Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of UnitedHealth (UNH) Q2 Earnings
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of UnitedHealth (UNH) for the quarter ended June 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
UNH
Published: July 24, 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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Why UnitedHealth stock slid another 4% today
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Negative

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) shares tumbled another 4% in premarket trading following the company's disclosure of a Department of Justice investigation into its Medicare program practices, adding to what has already been a disastrous year for the healthcare giant.

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UnitedHealth Stock Falls. Insurer ‘Complying' With Justice Department Requests.
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The healthcare company says it is ‘complying with formal criminal and civil requests' from the Justice Department.

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UnitedHealth says it is facing DOJ investigation over Medicare billing practices
UNH
Published: July 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Bertha Coombs joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest news from UnitedHealth.

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Analysts Estimate UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
UNH
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

UnitedHealth (UNH) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Leverage Shares by Themes continues product expansion with a new single stock Leveraged ETF, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

GREENWICH, Conn., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leverage Shares by Themes is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting July 22, 2025. This product is designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of a leading company. The new ETF is tailored to target a 200% exposure to the daily performance of its underlying stock, UnitedHealth Group (UNH), offering sophisticated traders and the retail investor an efficient tool to capitalize on market movements at an industry low management fee for single stock …

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UnitedHealth: Why This Is the Time to Buy the Dip
UNH
Published: July 21, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive

UnitedHealth stock has plunged over 40% in 2025 and is approaching a key buy zone ahead of the Q2 2025 earnings.

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Wall Street Insiders Are Loading Up on These 3 Dividend Aristocrats
BEN, BRO, UNH
Published: July 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Insiders are pouncing on these three Dividend Aristocrat stocks. All three stocks are at distressed valuations, with many investors seeing a turnaround.

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These Are the 2 Worst-Performing Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average So Far in 2025
CRM, UNH
Published: July 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.32%) is up nearly 5% so far this year, with many of its best performers rising in value by 20% to 30%.

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Company insiders now are bearish to the extreme — but they're upbeat on these 11 stocks
APPF, CAT, CLX, CNP, COP, CRH, GME, SPG, TKO, UNH, USB
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Overall, executives and directors are down on 10 S&P 500 sectors — and positive about just this one.

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The Great Healthcare Shake-Up: Can UnitedHealth Lead A Recovery?
UNH
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Despite regulatory uncertainty and a DOJ probe, I maintain a strong buy on UnitedHealth Group due to its sector leadership and long-term potential. Key Q2 earnings watchpoints: medical cost trends, updated guidance, Optum segment performance, and potential capital deployment signals. UNH's scale, vertical integration, and fortress balance sheet make it uniquely positioned to weather industry turmoil and outperform peers.

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Insiders Spent Millions on These 3 Stocks Over the Past 2 Months
BLDR, MIDD, UNH
Published: July 17, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Since early May, insider buying activity has surged at three major companies. Together, top executives and influential insiders have invested more than $170 million of their own money, sending a strong signal of confidence in the future of these stocks.

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Elevance Stock Falls After Earnings. What It Means for UnitedHealth, Other Insurers.
ELV, UNH
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The health insurer now expects 2025 earnings of just $30 a share, citing ongoing and industry-wide impact of elevated cost trends in ACA and Medicaid.

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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.