UnitedHealth (UNH, $529.51) tops Q2 earnings expectations
UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported its second-quarter adjusted earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company also boosted its earnings guidance for the full year.
UnitedHealth’s adjusted earnings came in at $5.57 a share, exceeding the $5.21 a share expected by analysts surveyed by FactSet.
Revenue of $80.3 billion also beat analysts’ forecasts for $79.7 billion (according to FactSet consensus estimates).
The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook to $21.40 to $21.90 a share, which is a range compared to prior forecast of $21.20 to $21.70. Analysts had expected $21.69 a share.
UnitedHealth’s second quarter medical care ratio (i.e. the percentage of premiums paid out as medical claims) was 81.5%, down from 82.8%. A lower ratio implies higher profitability for the insurer.
“Customers are responding as we build on our five growth pillars, enabling us to move into the second half of 2022 with strong momentum serving ever more people more deeply,” said Andrew Witty, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group.
UNH's RSI Oscillator recovers from oversold territory
The RSI Indicator for UNH moved out of oversold territory on November 20, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 31 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 31 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 48 cases where UNH's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UNH advanced for three days, in of 340 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
UNH may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 240 cases where UNH Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 29, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on UNH as a result. In of 85 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
UNH moved below its 50-day moving average on October 31, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for UNH crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on November 07, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UNH declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.018) is normal, around the industry mean (3.927). P/E Ratio (16.626) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.042). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.214) is also within normal values, averaging (0.977). Dividend Yield (0.027) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.671) is also within normal values, averaging (0.621).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. UNH’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. UNH’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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