UnitedHealth Raises Profit Forecast Amid Improved Performance

UnitedHealth Group exceeded first-quarter earnings expectations and raised its 2026 profit forecast to over $18.25 per share. The company reported higher revenue and improved cost management, but faces ongoing scrutiny from Congress over Medicare Advantage pricing and risk adjustment practices.

By Mallika Mitra Wed, April 22, 2026 at 7:01 AM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · April 22, 2026, 04:01 UTC

UnitedHealth Raises Profit Forecast Amid Improved Performance

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Topics: AI Implementation Earnings Report Health Insurance Profit Forecast Regulatory Scrutiny UnitedHealth Group

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