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UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

(Real Time Quote from BATS)

$241.19 USD

241.19
6,364,305

+3.42 (1.44%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 11:14 AM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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5-Strong Sell of 5         5

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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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A Value D Growth C Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 1% (245 out of 246)

Industry: Medical - HMOs

Zacks News

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. is the largest health care services company in the world, serving over 50 million individuals in the United States as of 2019 and over 5 million internationally. The company provides a wide range of health care products and services, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), point of service plans (POS), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), and managed fee-for-service programs. UnitedHealth has the largest and most diverse membership base within the managed-care organization market, which gives it significant competitive advantages. It also has built its prescription drug business through OptumRx division, with the acquisition of Catamaran in 2015.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana and Molina Healthcare

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4 HMO Stocks to Watch Despite Continued Industry Headwinds

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Brokers Suggest Investing in UnitedHealth (UNH): Read This Before Placing a Bet

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for UnitedHealth (UNH) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

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UnitedHealth Q3 Earnings Beat on Domestic Commercial Business

UNH's third-quarter earnings benefit on the back of client wins in the Optum Rx sub-unit, partly offset by an elevated operating expense level.

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Compared to Estimates, UnitedHealth (UNH) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for UnitedHealth (UNH) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

UnitedHealth (UNH) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.85% and 1.31%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Unlocking Q3 Potential of UnitedHealth (UNH): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Evaluate the expected performance of UnitedHealth (UNH) for the quarter ended September 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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UnitedHealth Pre-Q3 Earnings: Golden Opportunity or Fool's Gold?

UNH's third-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from growing premiums, partially offset by higher expenses.

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Here's Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Fell More Than Broader Market

In the most recent trading session, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $583.56, indicating a -1.29% shift from the previous trading day.

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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

UnitedHealth (UNH) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) concluded the recent trading session at $584.68, signifying a +0.49% move from its prior day's close.

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A Closer Look at Wide Moat Stocks

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About UnitedHealth (UNH): Should You Buy?

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), UnitedHealth (UNH) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

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