Unitedhealth Group (UNH)

Currency in USD
380.31
-2.22(-0.58%)
Closed·
379.30-1.01(-0.27%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
375.45385.12
52 wk Range
234.60404.15
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
382.53
Open
383.78
Day's Range
375.45-385.12
52 wk Range
234.6-404.15
Volume
10.26M
Average Vol. (3m)
8.08M
1-Year Change
25.968%
Book Value / Share
107.84
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
399.73
Upside
+5.11%
Members' Sentiments
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Prominent player in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry

Unitedhealth Group News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

22 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 399.73
(+5.11% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Oppenheimer
Buy420.00+10.44%405.00MaintainMay 27, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy492.00+29.37%444.00MaintainMay 27, 2026
Barclays
Buy429.00+12.80%373.00MaintainMay 27, 2026
UBS
Buy460.00+20.95%410.00MaintainMay 22, 2026
Mizuho
Buy440.00+15.70%410.00MaintainMay 19, 2026

Unitedhealth Group SWOT Analysis


Analyst Projections
Discover varied analyst price targets for UnitedHealth, ranging from $270 to $642, reflecting diverse views on the company's future prospects
Optum's Potential
Learn how UnitedHealth's Optum segment, particularly OptumHealth, presents growth opportunities despite facing its own margin pressures
Strategic Pivot
Explore UnitedHealth's leadership changes and strategic shifts aimed at addressing current challenges and charting a path to sustainable growth
Medicare Challenges
Delve into UnitedHealth's struggle with Medicare Advantage, including margin pressures and risk adjustment issues impacting its financial outlook
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Unitedhealth Group Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • UnitedHealth Q1 2026 EPS of $7.23 beat forecast of $6.59 by 9.71%; revenue of $111.7B exceeded expectations, driving 9.29% stock surge to $353.52
  • Medical Care Ratio improved 90 basis points YoY to 83.9%; operating cash flows reached $8.9B, representing 1.4 times net income
  • Company raised full-year 2026 EPS guidance to above $18.25 per share, initiated early share repurchases reflecting strong confidence in outlook
  • Strategic membership contraction resulted in lower domestic enrollment; firm plans to expand AI chatbot to 20M members by year-end
  • Management cited disciplined pricing and member mix optimization as key drivers; faces headwinds from Medicaid rate pressures and elevated cost trends
Last Updated: 04/26/2026, 08:52 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 21, 2026
EPS / Forecast
7.23 / 6.59
Revenue / Forecast
111.7B / 109.44B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 13.25%
Dividend Yield
2.31%
Industry Median 2.10%
Annualized Payout
8.84
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.07%
Growth Streak

UNH Income Statement

Compare UNH to Peers and Sector

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
28.7x17.6x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.651.060.00
Price / Book
3.5x1.7x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x0.8x3.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.3%13.4%53.6%
Fair Value Upside
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated operates as a health care company in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx; and UnitedHealthcare. The Optum Health segment provides care delivery, care management, wellness and consumer engagement, and health financial services with patients, consumers, care delivery systems, providers, employers, payers, and public-sector entities. The Optum Insight segment offers software and information products, advisory consulting arrangements, and managed services outsourcing contracts to hospital systems, physicians, health plans, public entities, life sciences companies and other organizations. The Optum Rx segment provides pharmacy care services and programs, including retail network contracting, home delivery, specialty and community health pharmacy services, infusion, and purchasing and clinical capabilities, as well as develops programs in the areas of step therapy, formulary management, drug adherence, and disease and drug therapy management. The UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employers, small businesses, and individuals; Medicaid plans, including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families; Children’s Health Insurance Programs; Dual SNPs; Long-Term Services and Supports; Aged, Blind and Disabled; and other federal, state, and community health care programs. and health care benefits products and services to state programs caring for the economically disadvantaged, medically underserved, and those without the benefit of employer-funded health care coverage. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated was founded in 1974 and is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
428.92M47.23%163.12B
Other Institutional Investors
348.34M38.36%132.48B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
130.89M14.41%49.78B
Total
908.14M100.00%345.38B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.09%91,600,26034,836,495
BlackRock, Inc.8.08%73,392,24327,911,804

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FAQ

What Is the UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Price Today?

The UnitedHealth stock price today is 380.31 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does UnitedHealth Trade On?

UnitedHealth is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for UnitedHealth?

The stock symbol for UnitedHealth is "UNH."

Does UnitedHealth Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The UnitedHealth dividend yield is 2.31%.

What Is the UnitedHealth Market Cap?

As of today, UnitedHealth market cap is 345.38B USD.

What Is UnitedHealth's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The UnitedHealth EPS (TTM) is 13.25.

When Is the Next UnitedHealth Earnings Date?

UnitedHealth will release its next earnings report on Jul 10, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UNH a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has UnitedHealth Stock Split?

UnitedHealth has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does UnitedHealth Have?

UnitedHealth has 390000 employees.

What is the current trading status of UnitedHealth (UNH)?

As of May 31, 2026, UnitedHealth (UNH) is trading at a price of 380.31 USD, with a previous close of 382.53 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 375.45 USD to 385.12 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 234.60 USD to 404.15 USD.

What Is UnitedHealth (UNH) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for UnitedHealth is 399.73 USD, with a high estimate of 492 USD and a low estimate of 287 USD. 22 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +5.11% Upside potential.

What Is the UNH Premarket Price?

UNH's last pre-market stock price is 383.23 USD. The pre-market share volume is 33,740.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.70, or 0.18%.

What Is the UNH After Hours Price?

UNH's last after hours stock price is 379.30 USD, the stock has decreased by -1.01, or -0.27%.
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