OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 504,830 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock, valued at approximately $209,822,000. UnitedHealth Group makes up approximately 1.3% of OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position.
Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in UnitedHealth Group by 176.2% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 44,249 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $22,384,000 after purchasing an additional 28,231 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 137.1% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,019 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $2,033,000 after buying an additional 2,324 shares during the last quarter. CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH purchased a new stake in UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter valued at $340,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new position in UnitedHealth Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $356,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 2nd quarter worth $377,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.86% of the company’s stock.
UnitedHealth Group Stock Performance
Shares of UNH opened at $396.78 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.78. The firm has a market cap of $356.14 billion, a PE ratio of 25.53, a PEG ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 0.62. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 1 year low of $255.96 and a 1 year high of $461.62. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $413.51 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $358.11.
UnitedHealth Group Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th will be issued a $2.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 14th. This represents a $9.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 59.72%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Piper Sandler set a $477.00 price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Zacks Research raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Leerink Partners increased their price target on UnitedHealth Group from $400.00 to $462.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $468.00 to $529.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on UnitedHealth Group from $460.00 to $490.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, UnitedHealth Group presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $456.56.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on UNH
Insider Transactions at UnitedHealth Group
In other UnitedHealth Group news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 1,169 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $390.00, for a total transaction of $455,910.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 15,328 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,977,920. The trade was a 7.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.19% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Key Stories Impacting UnitedHealth Group
Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UnitedHealth is viewed more favorably than Elevance Health, with analysts citing stronger earnings prospects, improving Medicare profitability, greater potential upside and a more attractive risk-reward profile. UnitedHealth vs. Elevance: Which Managed-Care Stock Is a Better Buy?
- Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results provide fundamental support: UnitedHealth exceeded EPS and revenue expectations, and management maintained fiscal 2026 earnings guidance of approximately $19.50 to $20.00 per share. The earnings beat has helped reinforce confidence in the company’s outlook. UnitedHealth Group stock holds near $399 as Q2 2026 earnings beat supports higher EPS guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary remains constructive on managed-care companies, citing steady premium revenue, an aging U.S. population, digital transformation, diversified membership and potential benefits from strategic acquisitions. UnitedHealth is among the companies identified as positioned to benefit. Zacks Industry Outlook UnitedHealth, The Cigna, Humana, Centene and Molina
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts collectively maintain a “Moderate Buy” rating, indicating a generally favorable view but not unanimous conviction. UnitedHealth Group Receives Consensus Rating of Moderate Buy
- Negative Sentiment: Commercial insurance remains a key risk. Although Medicare profitability is improving, commercial medical costs continue to rise and the expected margin improvement has been delayed, potentially limiting earnings growth. UnitedHealth Stock’s Biggest Risk Sits in the Commercial Book
- Negative Sentiment: CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 1,169 shares for approximately $456,000, reducing his position by 7.09%. The sale was disclosed in an SEC filing and could add modest near-term pressure, although it represents a relatively small portion of his remaining holdings. SEC insider transaction filing
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.
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