UNH or ELV: Which Healthcare Titan Will Regain Investor Trust First?

Key Takeaways UnitedHealth stock has declined 40.7% in 2025 while Elevance is down 16% amid sector-wide pressure.UNH's Optum, scale, and Amedisys buy strengthen its cost control and integrated care capabilities.ELV grows premiums faster, but UNH still leads in profitability, capital efficiency and shareholder return.UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) and Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV) are two of the largest health insurers in the United States, each operating vast networks and diversified healthcare busines ...