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UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

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$244.45 USD

244.45
9,783,721

-1.33 (-0.54%)

Updated Aug 7, 2025 03:43 PM 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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B 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% (243 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.

Zacks Equity Research

Will Optum Aid UnitedHealth Group's (UNH) Q3 Earnings?

Revenue and earnings gains across all the Optum's subsegments should aid UnitedHealth's Q3 earnings.

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Friday Bounce Ends a Volatile Week for Stocks

Interest rates fears fuel the biggest weekly decline in 7 months

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $259.41, marking a +0.89% move from the previous day.

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Should You Buy UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Ahead of Earnings?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat.

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Will UnitedHealth's (UNH) Revenue Growth Aid Q3 Earnings?

Revenue growth at the company's Optum and United Healthcare segments should drive earnings in Q3.

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Q3 Earnings Preview: What to Know Ahead of the Release

UnitedHealth (UNH) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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      WellCare Health's (WCG) Buyout to Expand Medicare Business

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        UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Moves 0.53%: What You Should Know

        UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed the most recent trading day at $266.04, moving +0.53% from the previous trading session.

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          4 Health Insurance Stocks Poised for Earnings Beat in Q3

          Higher enrollment, premium increase, cost management and share buyback should aid health insurers' earnings in the third quarter, partly offset by higher operating costs.

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            7 Solid Reasons to Add UnitedHealth (UNH) to Your Portfolio (revised)

            Banking on robust revenues, a bullish 2018 view, strong Optum segment and membership growth, UnitedHealth (UNH) shows great prospects to generate high returns for investors.

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              7 Solid Reasons to Add UnitedHealth (UNH) to Your Portfolio

              Banking on robust revenues, a bullish 2018 view, strong Optum segment and membership growth, UnitedHealth (UNH) shows great prospects to generate high returns for investors.

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                6 Reasons to Invest in WellCare Health for Portfolio Boost

                Banking on strong financial position, inorganic growth and a solid top-line improvement, WellCare Health (WCG) possesses great potential to generate high returns for investors.

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                  Has UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Outpaced Other Medical Stocks This Year?

                  Is (UNH) Outperforming Other Medical Stocks This Year?

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                    UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

                    UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed the most recent trading day at $266.70, moving +0.11% from the previous trading session.

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                        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: UnitedHealth, Adobe, Amgen, UPS and Bayer

                        The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: UnitedHealth, Adobe, Amgen, UPS and Bayer

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                          Can UnitedHealth (UNH) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

                          UnitedHealth (UNH) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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                            Top Research Reports for UnitedHealth, Adobe & Amgen

                            Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including UnitedHealth (UNH), Adobe (ADBE) and Amgen (AMGN).

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                                  UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Moves -0.28%: What You Should Know

                                  UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed the most recent trading day at $267.65, moving -0.28% from the previous trading session.