Unitedhealth Group Inc (NYSE: UNH) has reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) of $5.83 versus $5.10 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 14%. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $5.98 by $-0.15. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $23.86 versus $21.47 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 11%.
Recent Price Action
On 1/12/24, Unitedhealth Group Inc (NYSE: UNH) stock declined by -3.4%, closing at $521.51. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was exceptionally high at 215% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months but has declined -4.4% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
UNH is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital.
Unitedhealth Group has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). This rating combines very contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock's attractiveness. Unitedhealth Group has a poor Appreciation Score of 28 but a good Power Rating of 81, with the Neutral Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.