Replay - BUZZ - Preview: UnitedHealth Group is expected to achieve a year-over-year profit surge of 42%

Reposted BUZZ report published on Monday, content unchanged

October 13 - ** UnitedHealth Group (UNH.N) shares fell 0.7%, closing at $376.70 on Monday. The company will announce its third-quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday.

** According to data from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the health insurance company is expected to report an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.14, up 41.8% year-on-year; revenue of $111.4 billion, compared to revenue of $113.16 billion a year earlier.

** In the past eight quarters, UNH’s earnings per share have met or exceeded market expectations six times.

** On July 16, the company beat quarterly forecasts thanks to effective medical cost management (link) and raised its profit outlook for 2026.

** Of the 29 analysts covering UNH, 23 gave a “strong buy” or “buy” rating, while the remaining 6 recommended “hold.”

** The median target price of $483.82 has risen by 12% compared to three months ago.

** Including Monday’s gains, UNH shares have risen about 14% year to date, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has risen about 8% over the same period .DJI.

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