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UnitedHealth Raises 2026 Profit Outlook After Strong Earnings

4/21/2026

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UnitedHealth Group raised its 2026 profit outlook to over $18.25 per share after reporting strong first-quarter earnings.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $7.23, beating estimates by 66 cents.
Revenue reached $111.72 billion, driven by cost management and improved government payments.
UnitedHealth plans to buy back at least $2 billion in stock and invest heavily in artificial intelligence.
The medical cost ratio was 83.9%, better than anticipated.

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UnitedHealth Group raised its 2026 profit outlook to over $18.25 per share after reporting strong first-quarter earnings.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $7.23, beating estimates by 66 cents.
Revenue reached $111.72 billion, driven by cost management and improved government payments.
UnitedHealth plans to buy back at least $2 billion in stock and invest heavily in artificial intelligence.
The medical cost ratio was 83.9%, better than anticipated.