Persium Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) by 165.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,171 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after buying an additional 1,975 shares during the quarter. UnitedHealth Group makes up about 0.7% of Persium Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Persium Advisors LLC’s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $858,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 176.2% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 44,249 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $22,384,000 after buying an additional 28,231 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 137.1% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,019 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock worth $2,033,000 after purchasing an additional 2,324 shares during the last quarter. CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH purchased a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $340,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $356,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC acquired a new position in UnitedHealth Group during the second quarter worth approximately $377,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.86% of the company’s stock.
UnitedHealth Group Stock Performance
NYSE UNH opened at $425.05 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The business’s 50 day moving average is $399.40 and its two-hundred day moving average is $338.98. The stock has a market capitalization of $386.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.10, a PEG ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 0.62. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 12-month low of $234.60 and a 12-month high of $434.30.
UnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $2.32 dividend. This represents a $9.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. This is a boost from UnitedHealth Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.21. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio is 70.09%.
Key Headlines Impacting UnitedHealth Group
Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target on UnitedHealth Group to $463 from $400 and kept an outperform rating, signaling continued upside potential ahead of earnings. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: UnitedHealthcare launched a Lifestyle Spending Account benefit through UHC Store, which could make UNH more attractive to employers by adding flexible wellness benefits and simplifying administration. Article
- Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles highlight bullish setup momentum into the company’s July 16 earnings report, with investors expecting earnings and guidance to remain important catalysts. Article
- Neutral Sentiment: UnitedHealth’s home health program HouseCall was reported to be associated with fewer inpatient stays and ER visits, which is a positive operational sign but not an immediate market-moving event. Article
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary also noted that UnitedHealth has delivered strong cash returns to shareholders over time, but some analysts are questioning whether the stock is now fully valued after its sharp recovery. Article
- Negative Sentiment: The broader healthcare sector was one of the weakest parts of the market today, and UNH was specifically cited as a drag on the Dow, which can weigh on the stock even if company-specific news is favorable. Article
Insider Buying and Selling at UnitedHealth Group
In related news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total value of $284,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 17,805 shares in the company, valued at $6,320,775. This represents a 4.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.28% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $450.00 to $475.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Mizuho raised their price objective on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $440.00 to $460.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $370.00 to $397.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, UnitedHealth Group presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $417.38.
Check Out Our Latest Report on UnitedHealth Group
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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