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UnitedHealth Stock Plummets 34% Ahead of Key Earnings Report

1/5/2026

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UnitedHealth Group's stock has fallen about 34% as of December 30, 2025.
The company will release its full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on January 27.
Investors should monitor projections for earnings per share, the medical care ratio, and the operating margin.
Investors should wait for the January report before investing, since the 2026 projection is slightly above the 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of at least $16.

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UnitedHealth Group's stock has fallen about 34% as of December 30, 2025.
The company will release its full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on January 27.
Investors should monitor projections for earnings per share, the medical care ratio, and the operating margin.
Investors should wait for the January report before investing, since the 2026 projection is slightly above the 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of at least $16.