UnitedHealth Stock News

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 1.31%) rose 3.2% in August 2025, comfortably ahead of the broader S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.81%) index, which gained 1.9% in the same period. But the Dow's impressive performance was built on a mixed bag of specific stock performances.

Dividend income can be extremely valuable for long-term investors as it can help pad your overall returns from a stock. Simply chasing high-yielding stocks, however, isn't necessarily the best or safest idea, as those payouts aren't always sustainable.

I remain bullish on UNH for long-term investors, despite current margin pressures and regulatory risks, due to its strong fundamentals and revenue growth. The transition to a Value-Based Care (VBC) model is a key strategic shift that will take time but promises significant profitability improvements once mature. Short-term risks include negative margins in early VBC cohorts, regulatory hurdles,...

Healthcare stocks have been trading at attractive valuations following the industry's significant share price declines.

Trying to time the market with falling knives like UnitedHealth—which it was in the spring and summer—was extremely risky, so I chose to wait for momentum to return. Valuation metrics are attractive, with forward P/E and P/S ratios far below historical averages, making UNH a compelling value due to rock-solid fundamentals. Yesterday's reiteration of the EPS outlook by the management is crucial,...

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) jumped 8% on September 9, 2025, after the company said it is on track to meet its Medicare Advantage enrollment goals. The update eased investor concerns that the insurer could miss these critical targets amid ongoing operational challenges.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway stake in UnitedHealth reaffirms my strong buy rating, seeing long-term value despite recent volatility. UNH faces headwinds: earnings misses, revised guidance, and higher medical costs, but maintains strong revenue growth in key segments. The 2.76% dividend yield, robust cash flows, and a solid balance sheet make UNH attractive for dividend and long-term inve...

Major U.S. equities indexes advanced to record closing highs after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced a significant downward revision in job growth between March 2024 and March 2025.