UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Delivers Strong Q3 2026 Earnings, Raises Outlook

• UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) exceeded adjusted earnings per share estimates for Q3 2026, reporting $4.69 per share.
• The healthcare giant also surpassed revenue expectations, reaching $112.70 billion, demonstrating robust financial performance.
• UnitedHealth Group raised its full-year outlook, reflecting strong operational momentum, which led to its shares rising 4% to $395.19 after the report.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) provides health insurance and health care services. It competes with insurers such as Humana. In the third quarter of 2026, UnitedHealth Group reports adjusted earnings of $4.69 per share, above the $4.14 estimate in the initial figures. Earnings per share show how much profit the company reports for each share.

Revenue reaches $112.70 billion, above the $111.30 billion estimate. More detailed results put revenue at $112.69 billion, slightly below $113.16 billion a year earlier. Adjusted earnings rise from $2.92 per share a year earlier to $4.69.

As highlighted by Zacks, the $4.69 earnings figure also exceeds its separate $4.12 consensus estimate. UnitedHealth Group beats consensus earnings estimates in each of the past four quarters and revenue estimates in three. Its medical-cost ratio is 88.4%, meaning medical care costs account for 88.4 cents of each premium dollar. UnitedHealth Group raises its full-year outlook again, as highlighted by MarketWatch.

Shares rise 4% to $395.19 after the report, as highlighted by 24/7 Wall St. UnitedHealth Group’s trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 24.16, meaning its share price is 24.16 times its earnings over the past year. Its price-to-sales ratio is 0.76, comparing the company’s market value with its annual revenue.