Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. sold between $15,001 and $50,000 of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) stock on February 10 from his "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account, disclosed in a filing on March 9.
• UnitedHealth announced a $2.21 quarterly dividend (annualized $8.84, ~3.1% yield) with an ex-dividend/record date of March 9 and payment on March 17.
• UNH recently beat quarterly EPS expectations (reported $2.11 vs. $2.09 consensus) and carries a MarketBeat consensus of "Moderate Buy" with an average analyst price target of $372.13.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH). In a filing disclosed on March 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in UnitedHealth Group stock on February 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Thermon Group NYSE: THR on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Federal Signal NYSE: FSS on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE: TSM on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Uber Technologies NYSE: UBER on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets NASDAQ: HOOD on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology NASDAQ: MU on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Oracle NYSE: ORCL on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Champion Homes NYSE: SKY on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Tri Pointe Homes NYSE: TPH on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi OTCMKTS: XIACF on 2/20/2026.

UnitedHealth Group Stock Performance

NYSE:UNH opened at $285.25 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $258.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.63, a PEG ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.79. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a fifty-two week low of $234.60 and a fifty-two week high of $606.36. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $305.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $325.43.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $2.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $113.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $113.38 billion. UnitedHealth Group had a return on equity of 14.79% and a net margin of 2.69%.The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $6.81 earnings per share. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.750- EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 29.54 EPS for the current year.

UnitedHealth Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a $2.21 dividend. This represents a $8.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. UnitedHealth Group's dividend payout ratio is currently 67.02%.

UnitedHealth Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: UNH advanced while the broader market dipped, signaling investor demand and relative strength within the sector; this short‑term resilience supports the intraday uptick. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Weakness at a peer (Centene) can shift market positioning within health insurance; Centene’s struggles in the ACA marketplace may make larger, diversified insurers like UNH relatively more attractive. Centene Is the Worst S&P 500 Stock Today. What’s Ailing the Health Insurer.
• Neutral Sentiment: Aggregated analyst stock forecasts were published; these compilations can reinforce guidance‑driven moves but often produce muted price reaction unless targets or ratings change materially. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Stock Forecasts
• Neutral Sentiment: A sector piece on HMO stocks highlights long‑term growth drivers (tech, M&A) but also cost pressures and nursing shortages — factors that create mixed near‑term earnings visibility for insurers. 4 HMO Stocks to Watch Despite Escalating Costs, Nursing Shortage
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and recent share‑price weakness were highlighted in a note reviewing UNH’s pullback (YTD and multi‑month declines). That narrative may pressure sentiment among value‑focused investors. A Look At UnitedHealth Group’s Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on UNH. KeyCorp reaffirmed an "overweight" rating on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Evercore upgraded shares of UnitedHealth Group to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $400.00 to $370.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of UnitedHealth Group from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "sell (d+)" rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $410.00 to $370.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, UnitedHealth Group presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $372.13.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On UnitedHealth Group

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of UNH. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA purchased a new position in UnitedHealth Group in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors acquired a new position in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in UnitedHealth Group by 220.0% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 80 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. 87.86% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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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