Cardano Risk Management B.V. Has $106.41 Million Stock Position in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH

Key Points

• Cardano Risk Management B.V. reduced its UnitedHealth Group position by 1.2% in the second quarter, selling 3,068 shares and retaining 256,026 shares valued at approximately $106.4 million. Institutional investors collectively own 87.86% of UNH.
• UnitedHealth exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $6.38 EPS versus the $4.94 consensus and $112.03 billion in revenue. The company maintained 2026 EPS guidance of $19.50–$20.00 and raised its quarterly dividend to $2.32.
• Analysts maintain a generally bullish outlook, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $455.92. CEO Patrick Hugh Conway separately sold 500 shares worth about $205,000, reducing his holdings by 2.94%.

Cardano Risk Management B.V. decreased its holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH - Free Report) by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 256,026 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock after selling 3,068 shares during the quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V.'s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $106,412,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake 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 worth $22,384,000 after acquiring an additional 28,231 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in UnitedHealth Group by 137.1% in the 4th 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 in the last quarter. CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH purchased a new position in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $340,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the second quarter worth $356,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC bought a new position in UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter valued at $377,000. Institutional investors own 87.86% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at UnitedHealth Group

In other news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $410.00, for a total value of $205,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 16,497 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,763,770. This represents a 2.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.19% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

UnitedHealth Group Trading Up 0.6%

NYSE:UNH opened at $406.54 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $369.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.16, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 0.62. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 1 year low of $244.37 and a 1 year high of $461.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.80. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $414.09 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $350.83.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $6.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.94 by $1.44. UnitedHealth Group had a return on equity of 16.53% and a net margin of 3.14%.The business had revenue of $112.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $110.81 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $4.08 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.500-20.000 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 19.69 EPS for the current year.

UnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were paid a $2.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $9.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. This is a boost from UnitedHealth Group's previous quarterly dividend of $2.21. UnitedHealth Group's dividend payout ratio is currently 59.72%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UNH has been the subject of several research reports. Bank of America restated a "buy" rating on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Piper Sandler set a $477.00 price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $397.00 to $485.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $340.00 to $373.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $440.00 to $480.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $455.92.

Key UnitedHealth Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UnitedHealth was highlighted as a leading long-term value stock by Zacks, supporting the view that its scale, diversified healthcare operations and earnings potential could appeal to long-term investors. Why UnitedHealth Group Is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: UNH was included among healthcare stocks benefiting from strengthening defensive demand and improving earnings expectations. The company’s recent quarterly results also exceeded consensus estimates, with earnings of $6.38 per share versus expectations of $4.94, while maintaining 2026 earnings guidance of $19.50 to $20.00 per share. 4 Healthcare Stocks to Watch as Defensive Demand Strengthens
• Positive Sentiment: A separate report said UnitedHealth is regaining investor favor after a volatile period, suggesting improving sentiment around the company’s outlook and recovery potential. Why UnitedHealth Group Is Regaining Favor After a Volatile Stretch
• Neutral Sentiment: UnitedHealth was described as the leader of its health-insurance peer group, but investors are paying a premium for that perceived quality. The valuation could remain justified if the company sustains superior execution, though it may limit further upside if growth slows. UNH Leads Its Peer Group. You Pay For That
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 500 UNH shares for approximately $205,000, reducing his direct holdings by 2.94%. The sale is relatively small compared with his remaining stake, but insider selling can create a modest sentiment headwind. SEC Insider Transaction Filing

About UnitedHealth Group

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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