Vulcan Value Partners LLC Decreases Holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH

Key Points

• Vulcan Value Partners LLC cut its UnitedHealth Group stake by 9.6% in the fourth quarter, selling 115,071 shares and leaving it with 1,083,267 shares worth about $357.7 million.
• UnitedHealth reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, posting EPS of $7.23 versus estimates of $6.76 and revenue of $111.65 billion, while also lifting its full-year guidance outlook.
• Analysts remain broadly positive on the stock, with several raising price targets and MarketBeat showing a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average target of $397.63.

Vulcan Value Partners LLC reduced its holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH - Free Report) by 9.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,083,267 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock after selling 115,071 shares during the quarter. UnitedHealth Group accounts for about 6.5% of Vulcan Value Partners LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest position. Vulcan Value Partners LLC owned 0.12% of UnitedHealth Group worth $357,665,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Founders Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 3.0% during the 4th quarter. Founders Capital Management LLC now owns 982 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock valued at $324,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Kellett Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Kellett Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,746 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock valued at $576,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Cooper Financial Group increased its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Cooper Financial Group now owns 4,338 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock valued at $1,432,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC increased its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC now owns 1,194 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock valued at $411,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Auxano Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 3.4% during the 3rd quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 964 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock valued at $333,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the last quarter. 87.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at UnitedHealth Group

In other news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the firm'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 completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 17,805 shares in the company, valued at $6,320,775. This trade represents a 4.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.28% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

UnitedHealth Group Trading Up 2.0%

UNH opened at $384.38 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $349.07 billion, a PE ratio of 29.03, a PEG ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The business has a 50 day moving average of $333.04 and a 200-day moving average of $320.73. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 52 week low of $234.60 and a 52 week high of $404.15.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The healthcare conglomerate reported $7.23 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $6.76 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $111.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $109.84 billion. UnitedHealth Group had a return on equity of 14.65% and a net margin of 2.68%.The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $7.20 EPS. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 18.250- EPS. Equities research analysts predict that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 18.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $444.00 to $492.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday. KeyCorp restated an "overweight" rating on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. HC Wainwright set a $492.00 target price on UnitedHealth Group in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group increased their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $410.00 to $460.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $370.00 to $397.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $397.63.

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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