UnitedHealth Raises Annual Forecast After Strong Third Quarter
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Year-over-year earnings leap: The adjusted earnings per share climbed from $2.92 to $4.69 in the third quarter. Forecast upgrade for 2026: Management now expects an adjusted annual profit of at least $20.50 per share. Margin improvement due to cost control: The medical loss ratio improved to 88.4 percent, exceeding analyst estimates. The US healthcare company UnitedHealth (UNH) has upwardly adjusted its earnings forecast for the full year 2026 following robust quarterly results released today. Lower treatment costs in the insurance...
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