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UNH vs. ALKS, MEDP, CI, CNC, and CVS

Should you be buying UnitedHealth Group stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of UnitedHealth Group include Alkermes (ALKS), Medpace (MEDP), Cigna Group (CI), Centene (CNC), and CVS Health (CVS). These companies are all part of the "medical" sector.

How does UnitedHealth Group compare to Alkermes?

Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

: UnitedHealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than Alkermes. Alkermes is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UnitedHealth Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Alkermes $1.48B 3.98 $241.66M $1.43 24.70
UnitedHealth Group $447.57B 0.74 $12.06B $13.24 27.73
: Alkermes presently has a consensus target price of $45.21, indicating a potential upside of 28.01%. UnitedHealth Group has a consensus target price of $378.88, indicating a potential upside of 3.21%. Given Alkermes' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Alkermes is more favorable than UnitedHealth Group.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alkermes
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)

10 Buy rating(s)

2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
UnitedHealth Group
2 Sell rating(s)

6 Hold rating(s)

20 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
: In the previous week, UnitedHealth Group had 61 more articles in the media than Alkermes. MarketBeat recorded 84 mentions for UnitedHealth Group and 23 mentions for Alkermes. UnitedHealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Alkermes' score of 0.66 indicating that UnitedHealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alkermes
9 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
UnitedHealth Group
51 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: 95.2% of Alkermes shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of UnitedHealth Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of Alkermes shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of UnitedHealth Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Alkermes has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, UnitedHealth Group has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: Alkermes has a net margin of 9.78% compared to UnitedHealth Group's net margin of 2.68%. UnitedHealth Group's return on equity of 14.65% beat Alkermes' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alkermes 9.78% 9.26% 5.66%
UnitedHealth Group 2.68% 14.65% 4.77%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alkermes	$1.48B	3.98	$241.66M	$1.43	24.70
UnitedHealth Group	$447.57B	0.74	$12.06B	$13.24	27.73

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alkermes	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82
UnitedHealth Group	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alkermes	9 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
UnitedHealth Group	51 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alkermes	9.78%	9.26%	5.66%
UnitedHealth Group	2.68%	14.65%	4.77%

Summary

Alkermes beats UnitedHealth Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UnitedHealth Group compare to Medpace?

Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

: 78.0% of Medpace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of UnitedHealth Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.5% of Medpace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of UnitedHealth Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: Medpace has a net margin of 17.19% compared to UnitedHealth Group's net margin of 2.68%. Medpace's return on equity of 120.89% beat UnitedHealth Group's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Medpace 17.19% 120.89% 24.79%
UnitedHealth Group 2.68% 14.65% 4.77%
: UnitedHealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than Medpace. Medpace is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UnitedHealth Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Medpace $2.53B 4.82 $451.12M $15.91 26.83
UnitedHealth Group $447.57B 0.74 $12.06B $13.24 27.73
: In the previous week, UnitedHealth Group had 43 more articles in the media than Medpace. MarketBeat recorded 84 mentions for UnitedHealth Group and 41 mentions for Medpace. UnitedHealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Medpace's score of 0.35 indicating that UnitedHealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medpace
12 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
UnitedHealth Group
51 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: Medpace has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, UnitedHealth Group has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: Medpace presently has a consensus price target of $467.08, indicating a potential upside of 9.44%. UnitedHealth Group has a consensus price target of $378.88, indicating a potential upside of 3.21%. Given Medpace's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Medpace is more favorable than UnitedHealth Group.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medpace
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)

4 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
UnitedHealth Group
2 Sell rating(s)

6 Hold rating(s)

20 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Medpace	17.19%	120.89%	24.79%
UnitedHealth Group	2.68%	14.65%	4.77%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Medpace	$2.53B	4.82	$451.12M	$15.91	26.83
UnitedHealth Group	$447.57B	0.74	$12.06B	$13.24	27.73

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Medpace	12 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	28 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
UnitedHealth Group	51 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Medpace	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20
UnitedHealth Group	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69

Summary

UnitedHealth Group beats Medpace on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UnitedHealth Group compare to Cigna Group?

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) and Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

: UnitedHealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than Cigna Group. Cigna Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UnitedHealth Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
UnitedHealth Group $447.57B 0.74 $12.06B $13.24 27.73
Cigna Group $274.90B 0.27 $5.96B $23.59 11.95
: UnitedHealth Group has a net margin of 2.68% compared to Cigna Group's net margin of 2.26%. Cigna Group's return on equity of 19.75% beat UnitedHealth Group's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UnitedHealth Group 2.68% 14.65% 4.77%
Cigna Group 2.26% 19.75% 5.30%
: UnitedHealth Group pays an annual dividend of $8.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Cigna Group pays an annual dividend of $6.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. UnitedHealth Group pays out 66.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cigna Group pays out 26.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. UnitedHealth Group has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Cigna Group has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. UnitedHealth Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.
: In the previous week, UnitedHealth Group had 41 more articles in the media than Cigna Group. MarketBeat recorded 84 mentions for UnitedHealth Group and 43 mentions for Cigna Group. UnitedHealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Cigna Group's score of 0.93 indicating that UnitedHealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
UnitedHealth Group
51 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cigna Group
22 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: 87.9% of UnitedHealth Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.0% of Cigna Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of UnitedHealth Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Cigna Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: UnitedHealth Group has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cigna Group has a beta of 0.3, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: UnitedHealth Group presently has a consensus price target of $378.88, suggesting a potential upside of 3.21%. Cigna Group has a consensus price target of $338.35, suggesting a potential upside of 19.98%. Given Cigna Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cigna Group is more favorable than UnitedHealth Group.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UnitedHealth Group
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)

20 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Cigna Group
0 Sell rating(s)

4 Hold rating(s)

16 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
UnitedHealth Group	$447.57B	0.74	$12.06B	$13.24	27.73
Cigna Group	$274.90B	0.27	$5.96B	$23.59	11.95

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UnitedHealth Group	2.68%	14.65%	4.77%
Cigna Group	2.26%	19.75%	5.30%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
UnitedHealth Group	51 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Cigna Group	22 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
UnitedHealth Group	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69
Cigna Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

Summary

UnitedHealth Group beats Cigna Group on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UnitedHealth Group compare to Centene?

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) and Centene (NYSE:CNC) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

: 87.9% of UnitedHealth Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.6% of Centene shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of UnitedHealth Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Centene shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: UnitedHealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than Centene. Centene is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UnitedHealth Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
UnitedHealth Group $447.57B 0.74 $12.06B $13.24 27.73
Centene $194.78B 0.14 -$6.67B -$13.14 N/A
: UnitedHealth Group currently has a consensus price target of $378.88, suggesting a potential upside of 3.21%. Centene has a consensus price target of $53.82, suggesting a potential downside of 2.67%. Given UnitedHealth Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe UnitedHealth Group is more favorable than Centene.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UnitedHealth Group
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)

20 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Centene
2 Sell rating(s)

11 Hold rating(s)

6 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
: UnitedHealth Group has a net margin of 2.68% compared to Centene's net margin of -3.25%. UnitedHealth Group's return on equity of 14.65% beat Centene's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UnitedHealth Group 2.68% 14.65% 4.77%
Centene -3.25% 5.57% 1.54%
: In the previous week, UnitedHealth Group had 46 more articles in the media than Centene. MarketBeat recorded 84 mentions for UnitedHealth Group and 38 mentions for Centene. UnitedHealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Centene's score of 0.94 indicating that UnitedHealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
UnitedHealth Group
51 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Centene
18 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: UnitedHealth Group has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Centene has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
UnitedHealth Group	$447.57B	0.74	$12.06B	$13.24	27.73
Centene	$194.78B	0.14	-$6.67B	-$13.14	N/A

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
UnitedHealth Group	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69
Centene	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
UnitedHealth Group	2.68%	14.65%	4.77%
Centene	-3.25%	5.57%	1.54%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
UnitedHealth Group	51 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Centene	18 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

UnitedHealth Group beats Centene on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does UnitedHealth Group compare to CVS Health?

CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

: CVS Health pays an annual dividend of $2.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. UnitedHealth Group pays an annual dividend of $8.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. CVS Health pays out 192.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. UnitedHealth Group pays out 66.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CVS Health has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and UnitedHealth Group has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
: 80.7% of CVS Health shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.9% of UnitedHealth Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of CVS Health shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of UnitedHealth Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: UnitedHealth Group has higher revenue and earnings than CVS Health. UnitedHealth Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CVS Health, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
CVS Health $402.07B 0.28 $1.77B $1.38 62.96
UnitedHealth Group $447.57B 0.74 $12.06B $13.24 27.73
: CVS Health currently has a consensus price target of $94.61, suggesting a potential upside of 8.89%. UnitedHealth Group has a consensus price target of $378.88, suggesting a potential upside of 3.21%. Given CVS Health's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe CVS Health is more favorable than UnitedHealth Group.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CVS Health
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)

20 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
UnitedHealth Group
2 Sell rating(s)

6 Hold rating(s)

20 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
: UnitedHealth Group has a net margin of 2.68% compared to CVS Health's net margin of 0.44%. UnitedHealth Group's return on equity of 14.65% beat CVS Health's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CVS Health 0.44% 11.31% 3.35%
UnitedHealth Group 2.68% 14.65% 4.77%
: In the previous week, UnitedHealth Group had 24 more articles in the media than CVS Health. MarketBeat recorded 84 mentions for UnitedHealth Group and 60 mentions for CVS Health. UnitedHealth Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat CVS Health's score of 1.00 indicating that UnitedHealth Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CVS Health
36 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
UnitedHealth Group
51 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: CVS Health has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, UnitedHealth Group has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CVS Health	$402.07B	0.28	$1.77B	$1.38	62.96
UnitedHealth Group	$447.57B	0.74	$12.06B	$13.24	27.73

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CVS Health	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
UnitedHealth Group	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CVS Health	0.44%	11.31%	3.35%
UnitedHealth Group	2.68%	14.65%	4.77%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CVS Health	36 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	11 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
UnitedHealth Group	51 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

UnitedHealth Group beats CVS Health on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	UnitedHealth Group	MED Industry	Medical Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$330.47B	$47.05B	$6.28B	$22.97B
Dividend Yield	2.43%	1.92%	2.77%	4.03%
P/E Ratio	27.73	23.29	24.84	25.50
Price / Sales	0.74	0.61	491.77	24.82
Price / Cash	17.11	22.05	43.42	25.32
Price / Book	3.21	2.52	9.84	4.65
Net Income	$12.06B	$1.46B	$3.55B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.87%	0.68%	3.90%	2.66%
1 Month Performance	30.43%	19.29%	6.04%	7.00%
1 Year Performance	-7.11%	-17.61%	40.49%	32.62%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
UNH UnitedHealth Group	4.1539 of 5 stars	$367.11 +0.9%	$378.88 +3.2%	-10.1%	$330.47B	$447.57B	27.73	390,000	Trending News Analyst Revision
ALKS Alkermes	3.6501 of 5 stars	$33.72 +0.0%	$44.07 +30.7%	+15.4%	$5.61B	$1.48B	23.58	2,050	Trending News Analyst Forecast
MEDP Medpace	3.1452 of 5 stars	$418.53 +1.2%	$467.08 +11.6%	+43.2%	$11.95B	$2.68B	26.31	6,200	Trending News
CI Cigna Group	4.9382 of 5 stars	$290.58 -0.6%	$332.47 +14.4%	-17.2%	$76.58B	$274.88B	13.10	67,700	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
CNC Centene	2.9459 of 5 stars	$53.80 -0.3%	$51.41 -4.4%	-11.4%	$26.46B	$194.78B	N/A	61,100	Analyst Forecast

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Competitors

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