Wall Street analysts expect UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to post quarterly earnings of $2.09 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 69.3%. Revenues are expected to be $113.26 billion, up 12.4% from the year-ago quarter.Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.Ahead of a company's earnings discl ...

HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ®CVS Health today announced key milestones in its ongoing effort to make health care simpler and more affordable for American consumers. Part of CVS Health, Aetna continues to make good on significant commitments to remove friction in the health care system and improve the experience for health care professionals and their patients. The prior authorization process has been hindered by incomplete data provided by clinicians, as well as the lack of technology int ...

This story was originally published on Healthcare Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Healthcare Dive newsletter. UnitedHeath, the largest health insurer in the U.S., plans to return profits made in the Affordable Care Act exchanges this year back to its customers. The news, buried in written testimony CEO Stephen Hemsley plans to make in front of Congress tomorrow, comes as legislators in Washington consider policies to make healthcare more affordable — some of which co ...

UnitedHealth Group Inc. will provide rebates to its Obamacare plan members in 2026, company CEO Stephen Hemsley said in a prepared testimony released Wednesday. ...

分组1 - The stock market experienced a downturn on January 20, 2026, influenced by geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and the E.U. regarding President Trump's Greenland annexation proposal [3] - The 'Fear and Greed Index' indicates a shift in investor sentiment from greed to fear, suggesting a cautious outlook for the market [1][3] 分组2 - UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) has an annual dividend yield of 2.61%, significantly higher than the industry average of 1.58%, providing investors with $2.21 per quarter or $8.84 annually based on the current stock price of $337.02 [4][5] - Despite a 35.81% decline over the past 12 months, UNH shares have increased by 19.91% in the last 6 months, showing signs of recovery [5] - Wall Street rates UnitedHealth as a 'Strong Buy' with a 12-month price target of $399.61, indicating positive future expectations [8] 分组3 - Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has outperformed its sector, with a 14.75% increase in the last 12 months, and its stock rose by 1.86% to $71.63 on January 20, despite broader market declines [10] - The stock is also rated as a 'Strong Buy' by Wall Street, with a forecasted price increase of 11.25% to $79.82 [12] - Coca-Cola offers a 2.84% annual dividend yield, providing investors with $0.51 every three months or $2.04 annually for each share owned [13]

Here’s what the math looks like according to KFF: In 2025, subsidized ACA enrollees paid about $888 per year on average. In 2026, that average rose to about $1,904, a 114% increase.The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026, according to KFF, a health policy research group (1). At the end of 2025, enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which helped millions of people keep premiums low, expired after Congress failed to extend them. Signups ...

Key Takeaways CLOV's share rising with 53% membership growth and expects GAAP profit in 2026, backed by retention above 95%.CLOV sees higher margins as Clover Assistant drives profits and improves cost ratios for returning members.CLOV expands monetization through Counterpart Health, extending its platform beyond Medicare Advantage plans.Clover Health Investments (CLOV) is well poised for growth in the coming quarters, courtesy of its broad product spectrum. This optimism is primarily driven by its technolo ...

Key Takeaways UnitedHealth benefits from unmatched scale and diversification across insurance and healthcare services.UNH's Optum growth and strong cash help offset margin pressure from higher utilization.Molina's Medicaid-heavy focus makes it more vulnerable to reimbursement changes and cost spikes.UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) and Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH) operate within the same highly regulated U.S. health insurance landscape, yet their business models, scale and exposure to policy risk diff ...

Core Insights - Alignment Health has appointed Adnan Mansour as chief digital officer to enhance its technology and information functions, aiming for scalable growth and innovation [1][2][4] Company Strategy - The appointment of Mansour is part of Alignment's strategy to fast-track growth over the next five years, focusing on investing in people and technology [4] - Alignment Health reported a health plan membership of approximately 275,300 as of January 1, representing a 31% year-over-year growth [4] Leadership and Experience - Mansour brings extensive experience from his previous role as senior vice president and chief information officer at Optum Insight, where he led global IT and engineering teams [2][5] - He has a strong background in embedding artificial intelligence into healthcare systems and has overseen over 2,000 engineers and AI experts [5] Technology and Innovation - As chief digital officer, Mansour will scale Alignment's digital capabilities and enhance the AI-powered AVA platform, which has been delivering real-time insights for over a decade [3][4] - Mansour has previously driven AI innovation at Change Healthcare, launching over 20 production AI applications [5] Company Mission - Alignment Health aims to empower seniors to age well and live vibrant lives, focusing on high-quality, low-cost care for its Medicare Advantage members [7]

Core Insights - UnitedHealth Group is under scrutiny for its ability to manage rising costs that have affected the health insurance industry for the past two years [2][3] - The company is set to report its fourth quarter earnings on January 27, 2025, marking its return to being the first major health insurer to report [3] - Observers believe that 2025 may represent a turning point for health insurers, particularly those involved in government programs like Medicare Advantage [4] Industry Outlook - Wolfe Research has upgraded the managed care sector to "outperform," anticipating that 2025 will be a bottom year for margins and earnings across the industry [5] - Following UnitedHealth, Elevance Health will report its earnings on January 28, 2025, indicating a continued focus on major players in the sector [6] - The upcoming "Medicare Advantage 2027 Advance notice" could provide long-term benefits for UnitedHealth, Elevance, and Humana through potential rate increases from the federal government [7] Medicare Advantage Insights - Medicare Advantage plans offer traditional Medicare coverage along with additional benefits for seniors, such as disease management and wellness programs [8] - Major players in the privatized Medicare Advantage market, including UnitedHealthcare, have recently scaled back their geographic expansion while still introducing new benefits [9] - Analysts expect the Trump administration to respond positively to requests for increased reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans, which could boost investor confidence [10] Rate Increase Expectations - Analysts predict a plausible mid-single digit to high-single digit rate increase for Medicare Advantage plans, based on current medical cost trends [11] - The market currently anticipates a +5.0% rate increase, with any higher increases viewed as beneficial for managed care companies [11]