28 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
UnitedHealth Group shares rise after profit forecast boost
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UnitedHealth Group's shares rose over 4% in pre-market trading after beating Wall Street earnings projections of $16.20 with $2.92 adjusted earnings per share. The company upped its annual profit forecast to $16.25 from $16 and signaled growth under new CEO Stephen Hemsley's turnaround efforts, aiming for durable growth in 2026. Revenue at the Optum health services unit was flat.