UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH)

UNH (NYSE:Health Services)
$62.84
pos +0.70
+1.13%
Today's Range: 62.22 - 63.31 | UNH Avg Daily Volume: 6,432,900
Last Update: 05/17/13 - 4:00 PM EDT
Volume: 5,840,730
YTD Performance: 15.86%
Open: $62.25
Previous Close: $62.14
52 Week Range: $50.32 - $63.95
Oustanding Shares: 1,020,007,037
Market Cap: 63,383,237,279
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TheStreet Ratings Grade for UNH
Buy Hold Sell
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F
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Analysts Ratings
Historical Rec Current 1 Mo. Ago 2 Mo. Ago 3 Mo. Ago
Strong Buy 14 13 11 11
Moderate Buy 0 0 1 1
Hold 3 3 4 5
Moderate Sell 0 0 0 0
Strong Sell 0 0 0 0
Mean Rec. 1.35 1.38 1.56 1.65
Latest Dividend: 0.21
Latest Dividend Yield: 1.37%
Dividend Ex-Date: 03/13/13
Price Earnings Ratio: 12.11
Price Earnings Comparisons:
UNH Sector Avg. S&P 500
12.11 12.10 17.70
Price Performance History (%Change):
3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Y
9.63% 14.50% 106.44%
GROWTH 12 Mo 3 Yr CAGR
Revenue 8.60 0.00 0.00
Net Income 7.50 0.00 0.00
EPS 11.60 0.65 0.18
Earnings for UNH:
EBITDA 9.25B
Revenue 110.62B
Average Earnings Estimates
Qtr (06/13) Qtr (09/13) FY (12/13) FY (12/14)
Average Estimate $1.26 $1.54 $5.44 $5.84
Number of Analysts 12 12 14 14
High Estimate $1.34 $1.60 $5.65 $6.40
Low Estimate $1.21 $1.46 $5.35 $5.45
Prior Year $1.27 $1.50 $5.28 $5.44
Growth Rate (Year over Year) -0.79% 2.61% 3.07% 7.39%
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Off the Charts

By

Scott Redler

 | May 16, 2013 | 6:29 PM EDT

Today definitely did no real damage to the intermediate-term trend.

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By

Toni Turner

 | May 13, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT

Its chart tells us that it's positioned to catch up to its peers.

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By

Jim Cramer

 | Apr 26, 2013 | 9:35 PM EDT

The biggest, most-important, most-visible companies have done poorly.

bearishUnitedHealth estimates reduced at UBS

Apr 22, 2013 | 8:04 AM EDT

UNH earnings estimates through 2014 were reduced for sequestration and a more cautious MA outlook, said UBS.

Off the Charts

By

Scott Redler

 | Apr 10, 2013 | 6:29 PM EDT

Book profits, don't chase strength.

Off the Charts

By

Scott Redler

 | Apr 9, 2013 | 5:37 PM EDT

Upward momentum is lagging.

bullishUnitedHealth target raised at Credit Suisse

Apr 9, 2013 | 7:52 AM EDT

Shares of UNH now seen reaching $71, according to Credit Suisse. PBM business is not being appreciated by investors. Outperform rating. 

bullishUnited Healthcare initiated a Buy at UBS

Apr 5, 2013 | 7:39 AM EDT

UNH was initiated with a Buy rating, said UBS. The company's scale, cash flow and growth in the Optum business will drive upside to shares. Price target is $72.

Health Insurers Lead Rebound: Morning Movers

By

David Peltier

 | Apr 2, 2013 | 11:07 AM EDT

Health Insurance names are leading a market rebound. Portfolio Manager David Peltier highlights Tuesday's early movers.

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Scott Redler

 | Apr 1, 2013 | 6:44 PM EDT

Worse-than-expected ISM report contributed to market weakness.

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