UnitedHealth Group raises 2026 outlook following solid Q1 growth
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026, delivering growth across its primary business platforms and raising its full-year earnings outlook.
The company attributed the performance to operational refinements and strategic actions implemented over the preceding several quarters, which have streamlined its healthcare delivery and insurance services.
For the first quarter, UnitedHealth reported revenues of $111.7 billion, representing a 2% increase compared to the $109.5 billion recorded in the same period last year.
This steady top-line expansion was supported by the continued growth of the company’s Optum and UnitedHealthcare segments, which remain central to its diversified healthcare model.
The company reported earnings of $6.90 per share for the quarter.
On an adjusted basis, which excludes certain non-recurring items and accounting adjustments, earnings reached $7.23 per share.
Bolstered by the first-quarter results and sustained demand for its value-based care initiatives, UnitedHealth Group raised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook.
The company now expects GAAP earnings greater than $17.35 per share and adjusted earnings greater than $18.25 per share.
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