UnitedHealth Group Raises 2026 Profit Outlook to $20.50 Per Share After Strong Q3 Earnings
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UnitedHealth Group Inc. raised its profit outlook for the year after reporting better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, a sign of progress in the turnaround of the largest US healthcare conglomerate following a disastrous 2025.
The health-insurance giant said its medical-cost ratio was 88.4% in the third quarter of this year as the company tries to rein in spending on medical care.
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“UnitedHealth Group said it expects 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $20.50 per share, up from a previous outlook of $19.50 to $20.00 per share.”
CNBC — UnitedHealth Group tops estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs“UnitedHealth Group Inc. raised its profit outlook for the year after reporting better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, a sign of progress in the turnaround of the largest US healthcare conglomerate following a disastrous 2025.”
Bloomberg — UnitedHealth Raises 2026 Profit View as Cost Pressures Ease“The health-insurance giant said its medical-cost ratio was 88.4% in the third quarter of this year as the company tries to rein in spending on medical care.”
MarketWatch — UnitedHealth keeps medical costs under control — and raises its outlook again
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- Oct 13, 9:55 AM — UnitedHealth Raises 2026 Profit Outlook After Strong Q3 Earnings (1/1)