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Q2 Results and Guidance

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC · 2026-07-31 · Importance 85 · Surprise 76

UnitedHealth Group reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $110 billion, representing 15% year-over-year growth driven by both UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Adjusted earnings per share increased, and the company raised or reaffirmed its full-year 2026 profit and revenue outlook after beating expectations. Improved medical cost management supported profitability, while continued dividends and share repurchases remained part of the capital-return program. The quarter also included financial effects from a 2026 Change Healthcare cyber incident, although the reported coverage did not quantify those costs.

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