UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Q2 2026 (USD): adj. EPS 6.38 (exp. 4.85), Revenue 112bln (exp. 110.76bln)
Newsquawk Staff ·
- Medical cost ratio was 86.7% (vs 89.4% Y/Y), reflected product design changes, improved medical management and better aligned pricing.
- MCR was affected by USD 860mln of net favourable prior period development, with the majority related to 2026 dates of service.
- Optum supported more than 120mln consumers and generated revenue of USD 65.7bln and earnings of USD 4.0bln, with margin expansion of 160bps Y/Y
COMMENTARY
- CEO says results and outlook reflect progress simplifying operations, improving affordability and applying modern technology to improve care.
GUIDANCE
- FY EPS view 19.50-20.00 (exp. 18.42)
- Sees FY MCR 88.8% +/- 50bps (exp. 88.4%, prev. guided 88.3-89.3%).
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