Unitedhealth Group (UNH)

NYSE
Currency in USD
524.99
+15.23(+2.99%)
Closed
After Hours
522.10-2.89(-0.55%)
UNH Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Fair Value
Day's Range
512.82525.00
52 wk Range
436.38630.73
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
509.76
Open
514.05
Day's Range
512.82-525
52 wk Range
436.38-630.73
Volume
5.68M
Average Volume (3m)
4.77M
1-Year Change
2.34%
Book Value / Share
106.78
Fair Value
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Price Target
634.90
Upside
+20.94%
Members' Sentiments
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Has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years
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UnitedHealth Company Profile

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated operates as a diversified health care company in the United States. The company 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 health and well-being services to individuals age 50 and older addressing their needs; Medicaid plans, children’s health insurance and health care programs; and health and dental benefits, and hospital and clinical services, as well as 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. The Optum Health segment provides care delivery, care management, wellness and consumer engagement, and health financial services 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, governments, 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/drug therapy management. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated was founded in 1974 and is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Unitedhealth Group SWOT Analysis


Financial Powerhouse
UnitedHealth Group boasts impressive revenues and strong EPS projections, with analysts suggesting the stock may be undervalued despite its market dominance
Medicare Momentum
Explore UnitedHealth's confident outlook on Medicare growth and positive Medicaid rate developments, balanced against coding intensity challenges
Optum's Potential
Delve into the recovery signs in UnitedHealth's Optum division, a key component in the company's diversification strategy and healthcare innovation efforts
Political Positioning
Analysts project a price target range of $595 to $655, with potential benefits from certain political outcomes enhancing UnitedHealth's market position
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Unitedhealth Group Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Q3 revenues up 9% to $101B; UnitedHealthcare added 2.4M members; 2024 EPS outlook narrowed to $27.50-$27.75
  • Strong growth in OptumHealth and OptumRx; $14B operational cash flow in Q3; $9.6B returned to shareholders
  • Challenges: Medicare rate cuts, Medicaid redeterminations; Change Healthcare cyber-attack impact of $0.75 per share
  • 2025 EPS projected around $30; long-term growth target 13-16%; focus on value-based care and AI integration
  • Strategic priorities: benefits, value-based care, technology, pharmacy, and financial services for future growth
Last Updated: 16-10-2024, 12:02 am
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Compare UNH to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
UNH
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
33.5x11.2x−0.6x
PEG Ratio
−0.930.080.00
Price/Book
4.9x1.6x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x0.8x3.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.5%8.0%50.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

25 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
27 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 634.90
(+20.94% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 15.51
Dividend Yield
1.65%
Industry Median 1.31%
Annualised payout
8.4000
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+14.59%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 16, 2025
EPS / Forecast
6.81 / 6.74
Revenue / Forecast
100.80B / 101.61B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FAQ

What Is the UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Price Today?

The UnitedHealth stock price today is 524.99.

What Stock Exchange Does UnitedHealth Trade On?

UnitedHealth is listed and trades on the NYSE 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 1.60%.

What Is the UnitedHealth Market Cap?

As of today, UnitedHealth market cap is 483.14B.

What is UnitedHealth Earnings Per Share?

The UnitedHealth EPS is 15.51.

What Is the Next UnitedHealth Earnings Date?

UnitedHealth will release its next earnings report on 21 Apr 2025.

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 Sell.
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