UNH · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Capital Return Program
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC · 2026-08-10 · Importance 56 · Surprise 46 · In source text
UnitedHealth Group paid $4.092 billion of cash dividends in the first six months of 2026, up $180 million from 2025. The Company repurchased approximately 10.5 million shares at an average price of $344.08 per share during the period, including 6.4 million shares acquired under forward repurchase contracts at an average price of $312.73. Cash repurchases totaled $1.646 billion, down $3.899 billion from the prior-year period. In June 2026, the Board raised the annualized quarterly dividend to $9.28 per share from $8.84, and 10.6 million shares remained authorized for repurchase at June 30, 2026.
Key facts
- In June 2026, the Board increased the quarterly cash dividend to an annual rate of $9.28 per share compared to $8.84 per share paid since June 2025. source
- As of June 30, 2026, Board authorization to purchase up to 10.6 million shares of common stock remained. source
- During the six months ended June 30, 2026, UnitedHealth repurchased approximately 10.5 million shares at an average price of $344.08 per share, including 6.4 million shares purchased and held by a counterparty at an average price of $312.73 per share pursuant to forward share repurchase contracts settled on July 1, 2026. source
- For the six months ended June 30, 2026, cash dividends paid were $4,092 million and common stock repurchases were $1,646 million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -1.3% | For the six months ended June 30, 2026, cash dividends paid were $4,092 million and common stock repurchases were $1,646 million. |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.5% | For the six months ended June 30, 2026, cash dividends paid were $4,092 million and common stock repurchases were $1,646 million. |
| cash | negative | committed | — | In June 2026, the Board increased the quarterly cash dividend to an annual rate of $9.28 per share compared to $8.84 per share paid since… |