BUZZ-Preview: UnitedHealth Group is expected to achieve a 42% year-on-year surge in profits

October 12 - ** UnitedHealth Group (UNH.N) shares fell 0.7%, closing at $376.70 on Monday. The company will announce its third quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday.

** According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the health insurance company is expected to report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.14, up 41.8% year-on-year, and revenue of $111.4 billion, compared to $113.16 billion in the same period last year.

** In the past eight quarters, UNH’s earnings per share have met or exceeded market expectations in six of them.

** On July 15, due to effective medical cost management, the company not only (link) beat quarterly earnings expectations but also raised its profit forecast for 2026.

** Of the 29 analysts covering UNH, 23 give a “strong buy” or “buy” rating, while the remaining six recommend “hold.”

** The median target price of $483.82 has increased by 12% compared to three months ago.

** Including Monday’s gains, UNH’s share price has risen by about 14% so far this year, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased by about 8% in the same period .DJI

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