UnitedHealth Shares Surge on Analyst Upgrades and Strategic Exit

A wave of bullish analyst sentiment and a confirmed strategic withdrawal from South America propelled shares of U.S. healthcare behemoth UnitedHealth Group sharply higher this week. The stock’s significant advance of nearly 5% in a single session has investors questioning whether this marks the beginning of a sustained recovery for an equity that still trades 44% below its 52-week peak.

The optimistic shift is underpinned by robust operational performance. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $113.2 billion, representing a 12% year-over-year increase. Furthermore, management raised its full-year 2025 adjusted earnings outlook to at least $14.90 per share.

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