Unitedhealth Group Inc (NYSE: UNH) has reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) of $5.98 versus $5.92 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 1%. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $6.75 by $-0.77. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $15.51 versus $24.12 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -36%.
Recent Price Action
Unitedhealth Group Inc (NYSE: UNH) stock closed at $510.59 on 1/16/25 after a large decline of -6.0%. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 174% of normal accompanied the decline. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months but has declined -0.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Unitedhealth Group has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing contradictory signals. Unitedhealth Group has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 35 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 65, 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.
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