Visionary Wealth Advisors bought a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 7,107 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock, valued at approximately $2,954,000.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. LFG Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 3.3% during the 2nd quarter. LFG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 853 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $355,000 after buying an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Synergy Financial Group LTD boosted its stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. Synergy Financial Group LTD now owns 887 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $369,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Ares Financial Consulting LLC lifted its stake in UnitedHealth Group by 7.2% in the second quarter. Ares Financial Consulting LLC now owns 419 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock worth $174,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the last quarter. Rockland Trust Co. grew its stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 1.1% during the second quarter. Rockland Trust Co. now owns 2,589 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $1,076,000 after buying an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Matrix Trust Co lifted its stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 24.8% in the 2nd quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 146 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $61,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 87.86% of the company’s stock.
UnitedHealth Group Stock Performance
NYSE:UNH opened at $396.78 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a twelve month low of $255.96 and a twelve month high of $461.62. The stock has a market cap of $356.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 0.62. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $413.51 and its 200 day simple moving average is $358.11.
UnitedHealth Group Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 14th will be paid a $2.32 dividend. This represents a $9.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 14th. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 59.72%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have commented on UNH shares. BMO Capital Markets set a $512.00 price target on UnitedHealth Group in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $397.00 to $485.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $466.00 to $516.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. HSBC boosted their price objective on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $300.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a report on Thursday, June 11th. 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. Based on data from MarketBeat, UnitedHealth Group has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $456.56.
Read Our Latest Analysis on UnitedHealth Group
Trending Headlines about 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
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other UnitedHealth Group news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 1,169 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $390.00, for a total value of $455,910.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 15,328 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,977,920. This represents a 7.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 0.19% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
UnitedHealth Group Company 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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