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UnitedHealth Raises 2026 Earnings Outlook

PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2026, 7:09 AM ET

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UnitedHealth Group announced a revised fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings outlook of at least twenty‑point‑five dollars per share, up from the prior range of nineteen‑point‑five to twenty dollars. The private insurer posted third‑quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, reporting adjusted earnings per share of four‑point‑six nine versus the anticipated four‑point‑one four. Revenue for the quarter reached one hundred twelve‑point‑six nine billion dollars, slightly below the one hundred eleven‑point‑four zero billion forecast. The company’s medical cost ratio improved to eighty‑eight‑point‑four percent, better than the expected eighty‑nine‑point‑nine percent, indicating stronger premium‑to‑expense performance. UnitedHealth continues to focus on value‑based care and artificial intelligence investments while trimming membership and exiting unprofitable contracts to stabilize margins. The earnings beat reflects a sustained momentum over three consecutive strong quarters, reinforcing confidence among investors.

By Elena V. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 28 2025 UnitedHealth reports Q3 2025 earnings, adjusted EPS two‑point‑five nine.
On July 16 2026 Company releases Q2 2026 results, raises full‑year guidance.
On September 15 2026 UnitedHealth announces Q3 2026 earnings release date.
On October 13 2026 Q3 2026 earnings posted, EPS four‑point‑six nine beats expectations.

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