UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
New York Stock ExchangeCapital Structure
•
in mil. unless spec.Working Capital
•
in mil. unless spec.Growth Rates
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Revenue
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Earnings Per Share
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Dividends Per Share
•
in mil. unless spec.Company Description
- CEO
- Stephen J. Hemsley
- Full Time Employees
- 390,000
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Healthcare Plans
- Address
- 1 Health Drive Eden Prairie MN United States of America 55344
- IPO Date
- Oct 17, 1984
- CIK
- 0000731766
- Website
- unitedhealthgroup.com
- Similar Companies
- Business
- UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a diversified health and well-being company primarily engaged in health benefits and health services. It operates through two main platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides a full range of health benefit plans including employer-sponsored, individual and family plans, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplement, and community and state healthcare benefits; and Optum, which encompasses healthcare delivery, pharmacy care services, and technology-enabled health services. UnitedHealthcare serves more than 40 million individuals across the United States, while Optum operates in multiple segments including OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx, offering services such as care delivery, data analytics, pharmacy benefit management, and health care operations. UnitedHealth Group's product offerings include health insurance plans for employers, individuals, Medicare beneficiaries, and state-based programs; pharmacy benefit management services; healthcare delivery via clinics and ambulatory care; and data and consulting services aimed at improving healthcare quality and cost efficiency. The company also offers specialty services including home health, hospice, and chronic care management through various subsidiaries. In recent major developments, UnitedHealth Group closed its $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, a leader in home health and hospice care, enhancing its position in value-based care and home health services. It agreed to sell its last South American business, Banmedica, to Brazilian private equity firm Patria Investments for $1 billion, reflecting a strategic refocus on core markets. UnitedHealth also continues to invest in technology and care innovations while managing regulatory challenges and increased medical costs across its insurance lines. The company extended grant partnerships for maternal and infant health programs as part of its community care focus and has experienced shifts in its Medicare Advantage and Optum Health operations to optimize profitability and service delivery. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, UnitedHealth Group has a broad geographic reach primarily across the United States with selective international operations. It serves a diverse customer base including employers, government programs, individuals, and providers, maintaining a complex organizational structure with nearly 2,700 subsidiaries supporting multiple healthcare and insurance operations globally. The company remains one of the largest healthcare conglomerates by revenue and market presence. UnitedHealth Group continues to leverage its integrated platform model combining insurance and health services to enhance care delivery, improve health outcomes, and control costs, positioning itself as a pivotal player in the evolving healthcare industry landscape as of 2025.
Company News
How Can Healthcare Inflation Fuel Growth for MRSH, UNH & CNC?
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Acquires 28,435 Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
UnitedHealth Rises as 30% of Prior Approvals Head for Removal
Brokers Suggest Investing in UnitedHealth (UNH): Read This Before Placing a Bet
UnitedHealthcare to drop prior authorization requirements for range of conditions from Oct. 1
UnitedHealthcare Unveils 1,700 Treatments No Longer Needing Prior Approval
Why Rule Breakers Buy a Stock That's Already "Won"
Here's Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is a Strong Value Stock
CVS vs. UNH: Which Health Insurance Stock Has More Upside Now?
BNP Paribas Decreases Stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
Want to Be a Successful Investor? Avoid This 1 Mistake.
Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. Sells 3,115 Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
Billionaire David Tepper Sold Every Single Share of UnitedHealth in Q2. Here's Whether He Made a Costly Mistake.
Asset One Wealth Management LLC Buys New Shares in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
Barbara Oil Co. Purchases Shares of 7,500 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
UnitedHealth vs. Elevance: Which Managed-Care Stock Is a Better Buy?
Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC Takes $607.72 Million Position in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
Zacks Industry Outlook UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana, Centene and Molina
Alta Advisers Ltd Makes New Investment in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
As Health Insurers Gain Handle On Costs, Stocks Are Soaring Again