UnitedHealth (UNH) Reports Q1 Earnings, Raises 2026 Profit Outlook
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowUnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported first-quarter earnings of $7.23 per share, exceeding the $6.57 expected by analysts. Revenue for the quarter reached $111.72 billion, surpassing the forecast of $109.57 billion. The company raised its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to over $18.25 per share, up from $17.75 per share, while maintaining full-year revenue guidance above $439 billion. Additionally, the medical benefit ratio improved to 83.9%, better than the 84.8% ratio reported last year and the expected 85.5%.
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About UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH)
UnitedHealth Group is the largest U.S. health insurer, pairing its UnitedHealthcare insurance arm with the Optum health-services and pharmacy business.
The Health Care sector covers pharmaceutical, biotech, device and managed-care companies.
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