For its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30), Unitedhealth Group Inc (NYSE: UNH) has reported a -23% decline in E.P.S. from $5.89 a year ago to $4.54 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $6.69, this was a shortfall of $-2.15. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $15.25 compared to $22.64 a year ago — a decline of -33%.
Recent Price Action
Unitedhealth Group Inc (NYSE: UNH) stock enjoyed a very large increase of 6.5% on 7/16/24. The shares closed at $548.87. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 269% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months but has risen 12.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, UNH is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Unitedhealth Group has a current Value Trend Rating of F (Lowest Rating). This rating combines highly consistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Unitedhealth Group has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 34 and a poor Power Rating of 29, with the Lowest Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this discouraging new earnings information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of F. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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