UnitedHealth (UNH) Moves Higher as Investors Were OK With Higher Medical Costs
April 30, 2024
UnitedHealrh (UNH) stock moved higher after the company reported earnings. But in the end, this seems to be a 13% to 16% grower.
Research Reports
UnitedHealth (UNH) Experiencing Higher Expenses as Seniors Opt For Procedures
January 29, 2024
UnitedHealth (UNH) is experiencing higher costs due to Medicare Advantage. But the stock is still delivering profits like usual.
UnitedHealth (UNH) Delivers Healthy Results to Keep Momentum Going
October 24, 2023
UnitedHealth (UNH) delivered a healthy qtr as profit grew 13% while sales grew 14%, helping the stock to keep its upward momentum.
UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Rises after an Upbeat Quarter. But Was it That Good?
July 25, 2023
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock jumped after earnings as news was the company upped profit estimates. But we think estimates declined.
UnitedHealth’s (UNH) Profit Margins Decline as it Boosts Medicare Advantage
May 5, 2023
UnitedHealth (UNH) is making an effort to get more lower-margin government business. And profits are down a bit do to this.
UnitedHealth (UNH) is Weak as Money Moves From Value to Growth
February 7, 2023
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock has been a laggard this year as investors move their money from value stocks into growth stocks.
UnitedHealth (UNH) Grows Revenue and Profits Like a Machine
October 26, 2022
UnitedHealth (UNH) is like a machine as it grows consistently in the double-digits (+10% or more). And now the stock’s on sale.
UnitedHealth’s (UNH) Profits Boosted By Lower COVID Medical Costs
August 3, 2022
UnitedHealth (UNH) grew profits a solid 19% last qtr as lower COVID-costs helped the medical care ratio fall from 82.8% to 81.5%.
UnitedHealth’s (UNH) Good News Is Already Priced Into the Stock
May 2, 2022
UnitedHealth (UNH) has been a perfect stock during this Bear Market. But after the recent rise in the shares, they seem fairly priced.
UnitedHealth is A Stable Ship in a Stumbling Stock Market
February 3, 2022
The company is a safe ship in this shaky market, as it is a steady grower, offers a share buyback program and pays dividends
UnitedHealth is a Growth Stock With Safety in a Volatile Market
December 6, 2021
If investors are looking for safety, growth and profitability in a highly volatile market, United Health represents a solid combination of that.
UnitedHealthcare’s Profits Decline, While Optum’s Profits Rise
August 30, 2021
Last qtr, UnitedHealth (UNH) experienced lower profits from the health insurance division, but profits grew in preventative care.
UnitedHealth is Acquiring its own Teladoc-like Company
June 3, 2021
UnitedHealth (UNH) is trying to get its own telemedicine company, Change Healthcare, which should reduce expenses.
UnitedHealth is Advancing its Telemedicine Capabilities
February 26, 2021
UnitedHealth (UNH) can improve profits in the upcoming years as it improves its telemedicine capabilities.
Election Results are Good News for Healthcare Insurer UnitedHealth
November 10, 2020
Republican’s holding control in the Senate mean no Medicare-for-All, and that’s good news for UnitedHealth (UNH).
UPDATE: Selling Some UnitedHealth to Make Room for Young Guns
October 22, 2020
I will sell some UnitedHealth (UNH) today to make room for new up-and-coming companies that are making waves.
UnitedHealth Ups Earnings Estimates for this Quarter
May 13, 2020
UnitedHealth (UNH) upped profit estimates for this qtr — during the Coronavirus. Now analysts expect 32% profit growth.
UnitedHealth is the Best Solution for Healthcare in the U.S.
February 7, 2020
Democrats can’t count votes in Iowa. How could they run Healthcare for America? You know who could? UnitedHealth (UNH).
UnitedHealth Could Go From $250 to $350 With Trump
November 4, 2019
UnitedHealth (UNH) could go from $250 to $350 by 2021 if Donald Trump is reelected President a year from now.
UnitedHealth’s Optum: Helping Keep People Healthy
August 26, 2019
UnitedHealth (UNH) is under political pressure to cut healthcare costs. UNH’s answer is Optum, which keeps people healthy.
Political Pressure Hurting UnitedHealth
May 27, 2019
Political pressure from politicians is hurting UnitedHealth (UNH). But I’m more concerned about expectations of slowing growth.
UnitedHealth is the Rare Quadruple-Play
February 11, 2019
UnitedHealth (UNH) is a rare quadruple-play as its a safe stock with double-digit profit growth, a dividend, and a stock buyback plan.
UnitedHealth is Looking Good For 2019
November 6, 2018
The nation’s largest health insurer, UnitedHealth (UNH) is looking good for 2019 as profits are expected to expand 14% for the year.
UnitedHealth Continues To Deliver Solid Results
August 6, 2018
UnitedHealth (UNH) continues to deliver solid results with 28% profit growth last qtr, and the stock reaches yet another All-Time high.
UnitedHealth’s Results Continue to Shine
May 25, 2018
UnitedHealth (UNH) has beaten the street, upped estimates, and delivered at least 23% profit growth the last 7 qtrs. And along the way the stock has continued to shine.
UnitedHealth’s 2018 Profits Get 16% Boost From Tax Cut
February 22, 2018
To me it looks like UnitedHealth’s (UNH) 2018 profit estimates received a 16% boost from an expected lower tax rate in 2018. That could give the stock fuel to move higher.
UnitedHealth’s Momentum Continues
December 3, 2017
UnitedHealth’s (UNH) momentum continued to roll last qtr as the nation’s largest health insurer delivered 23% profit growth. Here’s my outlook for 2018.
UnitedHealth is Like a Machine
August 15, 2017
UnitedHealth (UNH) is like a machine. Keeps medical costs well managed, grows membership, gets rid of money-losing things like Obabacare. And grows profits.
UnitedHealth At New Highs As It Upps Guidance Once Again
May 29, 2017
UnitedHealth (UNH) has a lot going for it: strong profit growth, beating estimates, upping future estimates, low P/E, nice yield, safe stock, at new highs.
United Health Continues to Ratchet Up Profit Estimates
February 9, 2017
United Health (UNH) is doing fabulously well, and the reason for that is the company keeps ratcheting up profit estimates. Buh-bye Obamacare.
UnitedHealth Ups Estimates Faster Than I Can Tell You it Upped Estimates
November 29, 2016
Yesterday I had UnitedHealth (UNH) on my desk about to write that UNH upped earnings estimates, but before I could upped estimates — again.
United Health to Get a Profit Boost By Leaving Obamacare
August 16, 2016
United Health (UNH), the nation’s largest health insurer, is leaving Obamacare and that will surely help UNH’s profits.
United Health Appeals to Both Growth and Value Funds
April 22, 2016
With its high level of safety, and strong profit growth, United Health (UNH) appeals to both growth and value mutual funds.
United Health has a Healthy Outlook for 2016
February 2, 2016
UnitedHealth (UNH) is expected to have 20% profit growth in 2016 and sells for a reasonable 15x earnings.
A Needed Breather
November 9, 2015
UnitedHealth (UNH) is taking a breather and this is a good time for conservative investors to collect the stock.
First Look: United Health
July 29, 2015
United Health (UNH) is up around 50% during the past year, and I feel the stock has gotten ahead of itself.
Earnings
UNH 2024 Q3
April 29, 2024
UnitedHealth (UNH) is expected to report qtrly profits (EPS) and revenues:
Profits Estimates: $6.73 vs. $6.26 = +8%
Revenue Est: +6%