Griffin Asset Management Inc. lowered its stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) by 43.5% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 9,081 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after selling 6,978 shares during the quarter. Griffin Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $2,998,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of UNH. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in UnitedHealth Group by 176.2% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 44,249 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $22,384,000 after purchasing an additional 28,231 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in UnitedHealth Group by 137.1% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,019 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $2,033,000 after purchasing an additional 2,324 shares in the last quarter. CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH bought a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $340,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $356,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $377,000. Institutional investors own 87.86% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total value of $284,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 17,805 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,320,775. This represents a 4.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.28% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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UnitedHealth Group Price Performance
NYSE UNH opened at $383.30 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $348.09 billion, a PE ratio of 28.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.64. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 52 week low of $234.60 and a 52 week high of $404.15. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $322.87 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $318.86.
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The healthcare conglomerate reported $7.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.76 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $111.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.84 billion. UnitedHealth Group had a net margin of 2.68% and a return on equity of 14.65%. The company’s revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $7.20 earnings per share. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 18.250- EPS. Research analysts predict that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 18.29 earnings per share for the current year.
UnitedHealth Group Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th were issued a dividend of $2.21 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 9th. This represents a $8.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio is 66.77%.
Trending Headlines about UnitedHealth Group
Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target on UnitedHealth Group to $440 from $410 and reiterated an Outperform rating, signaling renewed confidence in the managed care leader and helping support the stock. UnitedHealth Price Target Lifted to $440 at Mizuho: The Managed Care Storm Clouds Are Clearing
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research lifted multiple earnings estimates for UNH, including FY2027 and several quarterly forecasts, suggesting improving profit expectations over the next few years. MarketBeat UnitedHealth Group page
- Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary also points to Wall Street analysts seeing further upside over the next 12 months, reinforcing the view that the stock may have more room to run. Wall Street predicts UnitedHealth stock price for next 12 months
- Neutral Sentiment: UnitedHealth’s latest earnings showed solid underlying performance, with Q1 results beating estimates on both EPS and revenue, which continues to provide a fundamental backstop for the shares. MarketBeat UnitedHealth Group page
- Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment was hurt after Berkshire Hathaway, tied to Greg Abel, exited its entire UNH position, creating concern that a major long-term holder sees less near-term appeal. UnitedHealth Shares Fall After Berkshire Dumps Entire Stake
- Negative Sentiment: Related articles highlight that Berkshire’s exit triggered a stock slide and fresh scrutiny on headwinds facing the company, even though some analysts argue the selloff may be overdone. UnitedHealth Under the Microscope After Berkshire Pulls the Plug
UnitedHealth Group Profile
UnitedHealth Group Inc is a diversified health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Founded in 1977, the company provides a broad range of health benefits and health care services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and other organizations. Its operations span commercial employer-sponsored plans, individual and Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services for customers and health systems in the United States and selected international markets.
UnitedHealthcare is the company’s benefits business, administering health plans and networks, managing provider relationships, and offering coverage products for employers, individuals, and government-sponsored programs.
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