UnitedHealth Group (UNH) came out with quarterly earnings of $7.20 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.91 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -0.96%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this largest U.S. health insurer would post earnings of $6.71 per share when it actually produced earnings of $6.81, delivering a surprise of 1.49%.Over the last four q ...

UnitedHealth Group UNH on Thursday reported first-quarter 2025 earnings and revised 2025 guidance.The insurance giant reported adjusted EPS of $7.20, up from $6.91 a year ago, missing the consensus of $7.29. Revenues increased 6.8% year over year to $109.6 billion, missing the consensus of $111.60 billion.“UnitedHealth Group…did not perform up to our expectations, and we are aggressively addressing those challenges to position us well for the years ahead and return to our long-term earnings growth rate targ ...

UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Revises Full Year Guidance (April 17, 2025) UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported first quarter 2025 results and revised its outlook for the year. "UnitedHealth Group grew to serve more people more comprehensively but did not perform up to our expectations, and we are aggressively addressing those challenges to position us well for the years ahead, and return to our long-term earnings growth rate target of 13 to 16%," said Andrew Witty, chief execu ...

UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) will announce its first-quarter report before the open tomorrow, April 17. Ahead of the event, Wall Street anticipates earnings of $7.27 per share, a 5.2% increase from the same quarter a year ago, on revenue of $111.01 billion. UNH has been rallying since its late-February bear gap, hitting a nearly four-month high of $606.36 this past Friday. Year-to-date, the equity is up 16.8% despite broad-market pressures, and sits above all moving averages between the 20- and 320-day ...

Currently, CVS Health (CVS) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) are two major vertically integrated behemoths in the U.S. healthcare market and key constituents of the S&P 500 index. Both companies have transformed beyond their original identities — CVS Health from a retail pharmacy chain into a healthcare powerhouse through its acquisition of Aetna and UnitedHealth from a traditional insurer into a tech-enabled care provider via its expansive Optum platform. Each now combines insurance, care delivery, pharmacy be ...

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Analysts on Wall Street project that UnitedHealth Group (UNH) will announce quarterly earnings of $7.27 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 5.2% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $111.01 billion, increasing 11.2% from the same quarter last year.The current level reflects an upward revision of 0.1% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial pro ...

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is set to report first-quarter 2025 results on April 17, 2025, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegged at $7.27 per shareon revenues of $111.01 billion. See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.First-quarter earnings estimates have remained stable over the past week. The bottom-line projection indicates an increase of 5.2% from the year-ago reported number. The Zacks C ...

Core Insights - The stock market has experienced significant volatility following President Trump's announcement of severe tariffs, with a majority of stocks remaining in the red despite a subsequent pause on some levies [1][2]. Market Performance - The S&P 500 index recorded a 6% loss from April 2 through 2:45 p.m. EDT on the following Friday, marking both its largest daily percentage gain since 2008 and its steepest daily percentage loss since 2020 during this period [2][3]. - Approximately 90% of the 500 stocks listed on the S&P have declined since the tariff announcement, reflecting concerns over a potential recession and international business dealings [3]. Sector Analysis - Healthcare stocks have shown resilience, with UnitedHealth Group leading gains at 15%, driven by an unexpected increase in Medicare Advantage plans [4]. - Other healthcare companies like Elevance Health and CVS Health also saw stock increases of 3% and 2%, respectively [4]. - Non-healthcare stocks that performed well include discount retailers such as Ross Stores (up 7%), TJX (up 3%), and Walmart (up 3%), as well as defense contractors like General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, which saw increases ranging from less than 1% to 5% [5][6]. Underperformers - The worst-performing stocks since April 2 include Charles River Laboratories (down 34%), Warner Bros. Discovery (down 25%), and several energy companies like APA Corporation and Devon Energy, which saw declines of 30% and 26% respectively [7]. - Among companies valued at $100 billion or more, energy giants Chevron and ConocoPhillips, along with Texas Instruments, Bank of America, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, also faced significant losses [7]. Volatility and Market Sentiment - The S&P has experienced at least 1.5% movement in six of the seven trading days following the tariff announcement, indicating heightened volatility [8]. - The "magnificent seven" tech stocks, including Apple and Tesla, have largely declined, with Apple and Tesla both down 12%, attributed to their reliance on revenue from China [9]. - Market volatility is characterized by an average intraday move of 5% for the S&P, positioning April among the four most volatile months in the last 46 years [10].

Core Viewpoint - UnitedHealth Group is facing backlash from medical providers due to its aggressive demand for immediate repayment of loans issued after a significant cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit, which disrupted cash flow for many practices [1][2][4]. Group 1: Cyberattack Impact - The cyberattack in February 2024 compromised data from approximately 190 million Americans, marking the largest healthcare breach in U.S. history, leading to severe disruptions in payment processes for healthcare providers [4][11]. - Many providers were left unable to receive payments for their services, forcing some to use personal savings to maintain operations [4][5]. Group 2: Loan Repayment Demands - UnitedHealth has begun demanding immediate repayment from borrowers, with some practices being asked to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars within days [2][20]. - The company reserves the right to withhold future payments to practices until the loans are recouped, which has raised concerns among providers [3][9]. Group 3: Provider Experiences - Providers like Dr. Christine Meyer reported significant financial strain, claiming her practice lost over $1 million in revenue due to the cyberattack and is unable to meet the repayment demands of $750,000 within five days [6][18]. - Other providers have shared similar frustrations, with some stating that they were already financially impacted by the cyberattack and are now facing additional pressure to repay loans [22][24]. Group 4: Company Statements and Actions - UnitedHealth's spokesperson confirmed that the process of recouping loans has begun, stating that the company is working with providers on repayment options [7][9]. - CEO Andrew Witty previously indicated that repayment would only be required once providers confirmed their cash flow was normalized, a statement that has been contradicted by the current demands for immediate repayment [5][17].