UnitedHealth Tanks on Medicare Rates Shock. Time to Sell the Insurance Giant?

Core Insights - UnitedHealth Group reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings that slightly missed analyst expectations [1] - The company provided guidance for the upcoming year indicating an approximate 2% decline year-over-year [1] - The decline is attributed to right-sizing efforts and a payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 that was significantly lower than anticipated [1]