UnitedHealth Shares Tumble Despite Strong Quarterly Performance

UnitedHealth Group, America’s largest health insurer, witnessed its stock plunge by 9% following its third-quarter earnings release. This dramatic sell-off occurred despite the company reporting financial results that surpassed market expectations. The downturn was primarily triggered by management’s cautious outlook for 2025, which overshadowed the current quarter’s robust performance.

The health giant demonstrated significant operational strength in the third quarter, with revenue climbing by $8.5 billion year-over-year to reach $100.8 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $7.15, comfortably exceeding analyst projections. The company’s growth trajectory remained intact, adding 2.4 million new insured members during the current year alone.

CEO Andrew Witty emphasized that this sustained expansion positions the company favorably for the coming years. However, the February... Read more...