Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. Buys 20,419 Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH

Key Points

• Quintet Private Bank Europe increased its UnitedHealth stake by 40.9% in the third quarter, purchasing 20,419 additional shares to reach 70,325 shares valued at approximately $25.8 million.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with 20 Buy ratings and eight Holds; UnitedHealth has an average “Moderate Buy” rating and a consensus price target of $465.75.
• UnitedHealth reported quarterly EPS of $6.38, exceeding expectations of $4.94, while revenue reached $112.03 billion. Shares recently traded at $372.50, and the company pays an annualized dividend of $9.28, yielding about 2.5%.

Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. increased its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH - Free Report) by 40.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 70,325 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock after buying an additional 20,419 shares during the quarter. UnitedHealth Group accounts for about 1.2% of Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A.'s portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest holding. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A.'s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $25,815,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Wellington Altus USA Inc. raised its position in UnitedHealth Group by 97.1% during the second quarter. Wellington Altus USA Inc. now owns 67 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Security National Bank of SO Dak bought a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in UnitedHealth Group during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. 87.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $460.00 to $490.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $463.00 to $478.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $440.00 to $480.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Robert W. Baird upgraded UnitedHealth Group from an "underperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and increased their target price for the company from $287.00 to $453.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, UnitedHealth Group has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $465.75.

UnitedHealth Group Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of UNH stock traded down $3.48 on Thursday, reaching $372.50. 1,676,218 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,328,772. The company has a 50-day moving average of $390.52 and a 200-day moving average of $379.64. The company has a market cap of $334.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.00, a PEG ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 0.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.78. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a one year low of $255.96 and a one year high of $461.62.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $6.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.94 by $1.44. UnitedHealth Group had a return on equity of 16.53% and a net margin of 3.14%.The firm had revenue of $112.03 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $110.81 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.08 earnings per share. The company'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. Analysts anticipate that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 19.85 earnings per share for the current year.

UnitedHealth Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th were given a $2.32 dividend. This represents a $9.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 14th. UnitedHealth Group's dividend payout ratio is presently 59.72%.

Trending Headlines about UnitedHealth Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: UnitedHealth’s valuation has reset substantially after a difficult period, with its lower price-to-earnings multiple prompting some investors to view the stock as undervalued if earnings stabilize and Medicare Advantage margins recover. UnitedHealth’s P/E Has Reset. Is the Stock Finally Undervalued?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors are closely watching UnitedHealth ahead of its third-quarter report, suggesting that expectations for a potential earnings improvement remain an important catalyst for the stock. The company’s latest quarter exceeded consensus EPS and revenue estimates. Stay Ahead of the Game With UnitedHealth Q3 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter results will be judged on medical-cost trends, Medicare Advantage margins, membership changes and operating performance—not simply revenue and EPS. Investors are looking for evidence that recent margin pressure is temporary and that the company can maintain its full-year outlook. UnitedHealth Q3 Coming Up: Two Questions Investors Can’t Ignore
• Neutral Sentiment: UnitedHealth is attracting unusually high investor attention, but the coverage largely reflects debate over whether the stock’s depressed valuation represents an opportunity or a signal of continued fundamental risk. UnitedHealth Group Is Attracting Investor Attention
• Negative Sentiment: A recent rating downgrade highlights a weak spot in UnitedHealth’s recovery and reinforces concerns that higher medical expenses or slower improvement in Medicare Advantage could limit earnings momentum. UnitedHealth’s Recovery Has One Weak Spot
• Negative Sentiment: Reports about Medicare plan closures and potential member disruption add reputational and enrollment risk, while investors remain concerned that membership losses could make margin improvement harder to achieve. Medicare Plans Are Shutting Down

Insider Buying and Selling at UnitedHealth Group

In related news, CEO Patrick Conway sold 1,169 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $390.00, for a total transaction of $455,910.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 15,328 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,977,920. The trade was a 7.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 0.19% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated NYSE: UNH is a diversified health care and well-being company serving individuals, employers, health care providers and government programs. Its operations are organized primarily through UnitedHealthcare and Optum.

UnitedHealthcare provides health benefit plans and services, including employer-sponsored coverage, individual and family plans, Medicare and Medicaid offerings, and other government-supported programs. Its services include health insurance administration, pharmacy benefits and care management.

Optum provides health care services, technology and data solutions, pharmacy services, and analytics to health plans, employers, government agencies, health care providers and consumers.

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