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UnitedHealth

UNH

Market cap $353B

392.95 USD

-2.10

0.53%

At close Updated Aug 28, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

393.00

+0.05

0.01%

1 day

-0.53%

5 days

0.49%

1 month

-8.36%

3 months

2.72%

6 months

33.24%

Year to date

16.81%

1 year

29.99%

5 years

-6.06%

10 years

186.26%

About: UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers and provides medical benefits to about 51 million members globally, including 1 million outside the US as of December 2025. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in medical insurance. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's Optum franchises help create a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to affiliates and third parties.

Employees: 390,000

Healthcare Healthcare Plans

News

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Neutral

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 65.4%

Neutral 23.2%

Negative 11.4%

The Motley Fool

Billionaire David Tepper Sold Every Single Share of UnitedHealth in Q2. Here's Whether He Made a Costly Mistake.

UnitedHealth's cost pressures are real, but margins and earnings growth show signs of improvement. AI and automation could help the insurer offset rising medical costs.

Billionaire David Tepper Sold Every Single Share of UnitedHealth in Q2. Here's Whether He Made a Costly Mistake.

Zacks Investment Research

UnitedHealth vs. Elevance: Which Managed-Care Stock Is a Better Buy?

UNH outpaces ELV with stronger earnings prospects, improving Medicare profitability, greater upside and a more favorable risk-reward profile.

UnitedHealth vs. Elevance: Which Managed-Care Stock Is a Better Buy?

Zacks Investment Research

Zacks Industry Outlook UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana, Centene and Molina

UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana, Centene and Molina have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Zacks Industry Outlook UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana, Centene and Molina

As Health Insurers Gain Handle On Costs, Stocks Are Soaring Again

Following a parade of health insurance company earnings reports this summer, stocks are rising and costs appear to be under control for now.

As Health Insurers Gain Handle On Costs, Stocks Are Soaring Again

Zacks Investment Research

5 HMO Stocks to Watch Amid Steady Premium Flow, Increased Digitization

An aging U.S. population, digital transformation, a diversified membership mix and strategic M&A are likely to drive the performance of the Zacks Medical-HMO industry players. UNH, CI, HUM, CNC and MOH are poised to benefit from favorable industry prospects.

5 HMO Stocks to Watch Amid Steady Premium Flow, Increased Digitization

Zacks Investment Research

Is UnitedHealth Finding a Better Path to Medicare Advantage Growth?

UNH is prioritizing Medicare Advantage profitability over membership growth, using tighter benefits, pricing and cost controls to improve margins.

Is UnitedHealth Finding a Better Path to Medicare Advantage Growth?

Zacks Investment Research

AON Sees No Relief From Health-Cost Inflation: WTW, UNH & CNC in Focus

Aon expects U.S. employer health-care costs to rise 9.5% in 2027, intensifying pressure on benefits budgets and demand for cost-management services.

AON Sees No Relief From Health-Cost Inflation: WTW, UNH & CNC in Focus

Zacks Investment Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 21st

MCY, ASMB, ONTO, BSET and UNH have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 21st, 2026.

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 21st

Zacks Investment Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for August 21st

MCY, SMCI and UNH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on August 21st, 2026.

Best Value Stocks to Buy for August 21st

Zacks Investment Research

Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 21st

BSET, UNH and CCS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 21st, 2026.

Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 21st

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