UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)

NYSE: UNH · Real-Time Price · USD
391.13
-2.72 (-0.69%)
At close: May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
390.15
-0.98 (-0.25%)
Pre-market: May 19, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT
Market Cap355.20B -3.1%
Revenue (ttm)449.71B +9.7%
Net Income12.04B -45.5%
EPS13.25 -44.4%
Shares Out 908.14M
PE Ratio29.52
Forward PE20.67
Dividend$8.84 (2.26%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 9, 2026
Volume8,400,657
Open390.00
Previous Close393.85
Day's Range383.50 - 392.14
52-Week Range234.60 - 404.15
Beta0.65
AnalystsBuy
Price Target389.19 (-0.5%)
Earnings DateApr 21, 2026

About UNH

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 man... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Oct 17, 1984
Employees 390,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol UNH
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, UnitedHealth Group's revenue was $447.57 billion, an increase of 11.81% compared to the previous year's $400.28 billion. Earnings were $12.06 billion, a decrease of -16.31%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 28 analysts, the average rating for UNH stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $389.19, which is a decrease of -0.50% from the latest price.

Price Target
$389.19
(-0.50% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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50 minutes ago - Fox Business

UnitedHealth Stock Falls After Berkshire Hathaway Shakes Up Portfolio

The Oracle of Omaha may not be calling the shots anymore, but Berkshire Hathaway's stock picks can still move markets.

16 hours ago - Investopedia

Option traders moderately bearish in UnitedHealth with shares down 2.13%

Option traders moderately bearish in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares down $8.40 near $385.44. Options volume relatively light with 25k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of…

19 hours ago - TheFly

Can UnitedHealth Group rebound after Berkshire Hathaway's exit?

Shares of UnitedHealth Group fell over 2% on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed that it had exited its entire position in the health insurer during the first quarter, ending a brief but closely...

20 hours ago - Invezz

UnitedHealth falls after Berkshire sells stake in health insurer

UnitedHealth shares fell 3% on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it had sold its stake in the healthcare conglomerate as a part of a portfolio reshuffling in ​the first quarter under CEO Greg ...

21 hours ago - Reuters

UnitedHealth Community Plan of D.C. earns NCQA LTSS distinction

UnitedHealth (UNH)care Community Plan of D.C. has earned the Long-Term Services and Supports Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. NCQA is a private, non-profit organization ded...

22 hours ago - TheFly

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of D.C. Earns NCQA LTSS Distinction

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of D.C. has earned the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA is a private, ...

22 hours ago - Business Wire

UnitedHealth Stock Reveals That a Berkshire After Buffett Can Still Move Markets

The health insurer's shares fell early Monday after Berkshire disclosed it exited its position in the company in the first quarter.

22 hours ago - Barrons

Berkshire invests in Delta, sheds several stocks including Amazon, UnitedHealth

Berkshire Hathaway on Friday disclosed a new $2.65 billion investment ​in Delta Air Lines and ‌a small stake in Macy's , and said it sold many of its ​smaller stock holdings including in ​Amazon.com a...

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3 days ago - Reuters

UnitedHealth Group Proxy statement: Proxy filing

UnitedHealth Group filed a proxy statement on May 15, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

3 days ago - Filings

Mixed options sentiment in UnitedHealth with shares down 0.14%

Mixed options sentiment in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares down 57c near $400.58. Options volume relatively light with 74k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.42,…

4 days ago - TheFly

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Idaho Provides More Than $425,000 to Help Build Healthier Communities Statewide

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Idaho today announced it provided more than $425,000 in financial support to community organizations for new and existing programs that address ev...

4 days ago - Business Wire

UnitedHealth Stock (UNH) Hits a New 52-Week High Today – Is It Too Late to Buy?

UnitedHealth Group ($UNH) hit a new 52‑week high of $404.15 today. After a rocky 2024-2025 period due to Medicare Advantage (MA) uncertainty and rising medical costs, 2026 has been a…

5 days ago - TipRanks

UnitedHealth price target raised to $420 from $380 at BofA

BofA analyst Kevin Fischbeck raised the firm’s price target on UnitedHealth (UNH) to $420 from $380 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The tone of a discussion with…

5 days ago - TheFly

Moderately bullish activity in UnitedHealth with shares up 3.13%

Moderately bullish activity in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares up $12.05, or 3.13%, near $396.49. Options volume roughly in line with average with 164k contracts traded and calls leading puts for…

6 days ago - TheFly

UnitedHealth’s Optum Rx Discloses New Pricing Model to Improve Transparency

UnitedHealth’s ($UNH) subsidiary Optum Rx is rolling out a new pricing model for pharmacy benefits. The company is dropping its old drug price-based model and switching to a flat monthly…

6 days ago - TipRanks

UnitedHealth Group Transcript: Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Strong Q1 results and ongoing margin recovery set the stage for robust growth, driven by AI investments and a focus on Optum Health and Optum Insight. New transparency initiatives in Optum Rx and administrative simplification aim to enhance efficiency and provider relations. AI is positioned as a key differentiator for future industry leadership.

6 days ago - Transcripts

Optum Rx Introduces Industry's First Transparent Pharmacy Care Model

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Optum Rx announced a new pharmacy care model that fundamentally changes how pharmacy benefits are priced and delivered — replacing traditional approaches tied to drug prices ...

7 days ago - Business Wire

Health Insurers Performing Better But There's Potential Trouble Ahead

Health insurance companies including UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health's Aetna, Centene and Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans owned by Elevance Health are seeing lower costs from patients submitting claims.

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8 days ago - Forbes

UnitedHealth to remove annoying barrier for slew of medical procedures

UnitedHealth said Tuesday it is planning to slash required authorizations by nearly a third later this year – making it easier for patients to access an array of tests, surgeries and procedures.

13 days ago - New York Post

Major health insurers show signs of recovery – but a key test looms

Solid first-quarter results from major insurers like UnitedHealth, Elevance, Cigna and Humana have helped lift investor sentiment, even as insurers continue to grapple with higher medical costs. But a...

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13 days ago - CNBC

UnitedHealthcare removes prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services

UnitedHealth will eliminate prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services, its insurance unit said ​on Tuesday, further reducing delays and paperwork for ‌patients and doctors.

13 days ago - Reuters

UnitedHealth cuts prior authorization requirements by 30%

UnitedHealth (UNH)care is eliminating authorization requirements for 30% of healthcare services that previously required insurer approval. This initiative builds on a series of recent, industry-leadin...

13 days ago - TheFly

UnitedHealthcare Cuts Prior Authorization Requirements by 30%

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealthcare is eliminating authorization requirements for 30% of healthcare services that previously required insurer approval. This initiative builds on a series of recent, in...

14 days ago - Business Wire

UnitedHealth said it would drop preapproval requirements for some services later this year, reducing its use of the widely disliked process by nearly a third

Insurer will reduce required authorizations by 30%, easing access to some tests, surgeries and therapy.

14 days ago - WSJ