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UnitedHealth (UNH)
NYSE:UNH
UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Price & Analysis
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UNH Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$436.38 - $552.52
Previous Close$511.74
Volume2.95M
Average Volume (3M)4.36M
Market Cap
$471.00B
Enterprise Value$514.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.63B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$62.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.3
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Jul 17, 2024EPS Estimate
$6.76Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 08, 2024Dividend Yield1.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.37
Shares Outstanding920,385,075
10 Day Avg. Volume2,858,567
30 Day Avg. Volume4,356,551
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.23
Alpha0.00955
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-15.64
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-22.70
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.00T>
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$566.35Price Target Upside10.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
UnitedHealth News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition StrategyUNH signaled that it is continuing with M&A when it announced another recent decent-size physician deal.
Financial PerformanceAdjusted EPS of $6.91 beat estimates, driven entirely by a lower tax rate.
ValuationThe company is trading at a 20% discount versus its 10-year historical relative multiple against the S&P 500, indicating potential undervaluation.
Bears Say
Cybersecurity IssuesThe cyberattack on Change Healthcare has led to significant service disruptions and increased uncertainty around medical cost trends for UnitedHealth Group, potentially affecting the company's earnings and stock valuation.
Financial PerformanceUnitedHealth Group's first quarter medical loss ratio of 84.3% missed analyst estimates, suggesting the company may be facing higher than expected medical costs, which could impact profitability.
Regulatory ChallengesThe Department of Justice's investigation into UnitedHealth Group's numerous small acquisitions could result in a lengthy legal battle and difficulties in enforcement, potentially stalling the company's future merger and acquisition strategies.
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Ownership Overview
2.68% Insiders
29.80% Mutual Funds
38.66% Other Institutional Investors
28.85% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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UNH FAQ
What was UnitedHealth’s price range in the past 12 months?
UnitedHealth lowest stock price was $436.38 and its highest was $552.52 in the past 12 months.
What is UnitedHealth’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is UnitedHealth’s upcoming earnings report date?
UnitedHealth’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 17, 2024 which is in 63 days.
How were UnitedHealth’s earnings last quarter?
UnitedHealth released its earnings results on Apr 16, 2024. The company reported $6.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.613 by $0.297.
Is UnitedHealth overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts UnitedHealth’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does UnitedHealth pay dividends?
UnitedHealth pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.88 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.47%. See more information on UnitedHealth dividends here
What is UnitedHealth’s EPS estimate?
UnitedHealth’s EPS estimate is $6.76.
How many shares outstanding does UnitedHealth have?
UnitedHealth has 920,385,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to UnitedHealth’s price movement after its last earnings report?
UnitedHealth reported an EPS of $6.91 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.613. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.22%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of UnitedHealth?
Among the largest hedge funds holding UnitedHealth’s share is Dodge & Cox. It holds UnitedHealth’s shares valued at 2B.
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UnitedHealth Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$566.35 (10.21% Upside)
$566.35 (10.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UNH Sentiment 91%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. is a diversified healthcare company, offering healthcare coverage and benefits services through UnitedHealthcare, and information and technology-enabled health services through Optum. The company was founded by Richard T. Burke in January 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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UNH Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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UNH Revenue Breakdown
78.26% Premiums
11.46% Products
9.18% Services
1.10% Investment and other income
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UNH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$566.35
▲(10.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering UNH
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
22/24 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+21.88%
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