UnitedHealth Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH ) on Thursday reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance. Adjusted earnings came in at $6.38 per share, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $4.86. Revenue increased to $112.03 billion from $111.62 billion a year earlier and exceeded Wall Street expectations of $110.83 billion. GAAP earnings were $6.04 per share. “Our results and outlook reflect the continuing progress in our work to simplify how we operate, improve both affordability and the healthcare experience for patients and care providers and apply modern technology to create real improvement for people,” said Stephen Hemsley, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealth shares gained 1.3% to trade at $428.75 on Friday. These analysts made...