First Horizon Corp Acquires 5,617 Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH

First Horizon Corp lifted its holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) by 141.4% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 9,589 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after buying an additional 5,617 shares during the period. First Horizon Corp’s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $2,595,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors bought a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP purchased a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC lifted its position in UnitedHealth Group by 220.0% in the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 80 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in UnitedHealth Group during the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. 87.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

UnitedHealth Group Trading Down 1.5%

Shares of NYSE UNH opened at $425.05 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $399.40 and a 200 day moving average price of $338.88. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 1-year low of $234.60 and a 1-year high of $434.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $386.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.62.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The healthcare conglomerate reported $7.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.76 by $0.47. UnitedHealth Group had a net margin of 2.68% and a return on equity of 14.65%. The business had revenue of $111.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.84 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $7.20 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.0% on a year-over-year basis. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 18.250- EPS. Equities research analysts expect that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 18.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

UnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were paid a $2.32 dividend. This represents a $9.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. This is a positive change from UnitedHealth Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.21. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. UnitedHealth Group’s payout ratio is 70.09%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UNH has been the topic of several analyst reports. Oppenheimer upped their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $385.00 to $405.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $400.00 to $463.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on UnitedHealth Group from $453.00 to $468.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $340.00 to $373.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $420.00 to $466.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $417.38.

Trending Headlines about UnitedHealth Group

Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target on UnitedHealth Group to $463 from $400 and kept an outperform rating, signaling continued upside potential ahead of earnings. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: UnitedHealthcare launched a Lifestyle Spending Account benefit through UHC Store, which could make UNH more attractive to employers by adding flexible wellness benefits and simplifying administration. Article
• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles highlight bullish setup momentum into the company’s July 16 earnings report, with investors expecting earnings and guidance to remain important catalysts. Article
• Neutral Sentiment: UnitedHealth’s home health program HouseCall was reported to be associated with fewer inpatient stays and ER visits, which is a positive operational sign but not an immediate market-moving event. Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary also noted that UnitedHealth has delivered strong cash returns to shareholders over time, but some analysts are questioning whether the stock is now fully valued after its sharp recovery. Article
• Negative Sentiment: The broader healthcare sector was one of the weakest parts of the market today, and UNH was specifically cited as a drag on the Dow, which can weigh on the stock even if company-specific news is favorable. Article

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total transaction of $284,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 17,805 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,320,775. This represents a 4.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.28% of the company’s stock.

UnitedHealth Group Profile

UnitedHealth Group Inc is a diversified health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Founded in 1977, the company provides a broad range of health benefits and health care services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and other organizations. Its operations span commercial employer-sponsored plans, individual and Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services for customers and health systems in the United States and selected international markets.

UnitedHealthcare is the company’s benefits business, administering health plans and networks, managing provider relationships, and offering coverage products for employers, individuals, and government-sponsored programs.