UnitedHealth Group Stock Drops on Weaker-Than-Expected Q4 Results
UnitedHealth Group (united nations institutes of health) In pre-market trading on Thursday, the company’s fourth-quarter results fell short of analysts’ expectations, and its stock price fell 5%.
The healthcare giant’s revenue rose 7% year over year to $100.8 billion, missing the Visible Alpha consensus. Its profit of $5.54 billion, or $5.98 per share, also fell short of analysts’ expectations.
After adjustment Earnings per share (EPS) $6.81 beat expectations.
The company confirmed 2025 revenue guidance of $450 billion to $455 billion, earnings per share of $28.15 to $28.65, and adjusted earnings per share of $29.50 to $30.00.
Thursday’s results were the company’s first since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson took over. shot to death December 4th.
—Andrew Kessel contributed to this article.