UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has issued its 2025 outlook ahead of an investor conference that was abruptly stopped due to a fatal shooting of the company’s CEO Brian Thompson. The healthcare giant expects $450 billion-$455 billion in sales, exceeding consensus estimates.
The guidance includes Optum sales of $277 billion-$280 billion and UnitedHealthcare sales of $337 billion-$340 billion. Net earnings are expected at $28.15-$28.65 per share, with adjusted net earnings ranging from $29.50 to $30.00 per share.
Cash flows from operations for 2025 are forecasted to range from $32 billion to $33 billion. The company also expects a Medical Care Ratio of 86.5% and an Operating Cost Ratio of 12.5%.
UnitedHealth’s Optum unit has launched a website highlighting the benefits of its combination with other healthcare services companies, despite concerns about competition in the home health services market.
Following the announcement, UNH stock rose 2.63%, currently trading at $621.12.
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/unitedhealth-group-issued-2025-guidance-151043702.html