UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) will release its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2024-10-15. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate UnitedHealth Group to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $7.03.
Investors in UnitedHealth Group are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
Performance in Previous Earnings
The company's EPS beat by $0.14 in the last quarter, leading to a 4.45% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at UnitedHealth Group's past performance and the resulting price change:
Quarter
Q2 2024
Q1 2024
Q4 2023
Q3 2023
EPS Estimate
6.66
6.73
5.98
6.32
EPS Actual
6.80
6.91
6.16
6.56
Price Change %
4.0%
2.0%
-3.0%
3.0%
Performance of UnitedHealth Group Shares
Shares of UnitedHealth Group were trading at $598.05 as of October 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 13.13%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release.
Insights Shared by Analysts on UnitedHealth Group
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on UnitedHealth Group.
With 18 analyst ratings, UnitedHealth Group has a consensus rating of Outperform. The ...
