Mixed Bag for UnitedHealth: Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Fall Short

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $6.81, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$6.71. The bottom line advanced 10.6% year over year.The strong fourth-quarter earnings were aided by domestic commercial membership and Medicare Advantage growth and improving operating efficiency. However, the upside was partly offset by elevated medical costs and a decline in membership across global commercial and Medicaid businesses.Revenues rose ...