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Key Takeaways
- UnitedHealth posted quarterly earnings that topped analysts’ estimates and raised its 2025 outlook.
- The strong earnings come after a series of setbacks that sent the health insurer’s stock tumbling earlier this year, including an investigation into its Medicare billing practices.
America’s biggest insurer is showing some signs of improvement in the health of its business, after a series of setbacks.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) posted adjusted earnings of $2.92 per share for the third quarter, above the $2.74 per share analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha had called for. Its revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $113.16 billion, in line with expectations. The company also raised its full-year outlook for adjusted earnings per share to at least $16.25, up from at least $16 previously.
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) surged Tuesday following the results before paring back early gains. They’ve lost about 28% of their value in 2025 so far.
Why This News Is Significant
UnitedHealth Group’s better-than-expected earnings could point to more stability after a tough time earlier this year marked by changes in its leadership and enhanced regulatory scrutiny.
The improved outlook comes after a turbulent stretch for the company: It suspended its outlook and then-CEO Andrew Witty left abruptly in May, sending UnitedHealth shares tumbling. In early July, reports emerged that ex-employees and medical professionals had been interviewed by Department of Justice investigators over a probe into the insurer’s Medicare billing practices, adding to investor concerns.
CEO Stephen Hemsley, who replaced Andrew Witty in May, said Tuesday that the company remains “focused on strengthening performance and positioning for durable and accelerating growth in 2026 and beyond, and our results this quarter reflect solid execution toward that goal.”
