UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Beats Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS Consensus of ~$4.84 per Share (July 16, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 13. July 2026
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Predicted for 16. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
UNH reports before market open on July 16. Adjusted EPS consensus is ~$4.84 (vs. $4.08 in Q2 2025, +18.6% YoY) per Yahoo Finance and Hudson Labs. UNH historically beats estimates in over 90% of quarters. Morgan Stanley recently rated it a 'Top Pick' with a raised price target. Q1 management guidance was positive; no known SEC action or restatement. Downside risks: persistently elevated medical loss ratios or US healthcare policy actions.
Data basis for this prediction
- Yahoo Finance: UNH Q2 2026 Earnings Preview, EPS-Konsens 4,84 USD (Stand 13. Juli 2026)
- Hudson Labs: 'UnitedHealth Group Q2 2026 Earnings Preview' (Juli 2026)
- Morgan Stanley: UNH 'Top Pick' Einstufung vor Q2 2026 (Juli 2026)
- UNH historische Beat-Rate: >90 % der letzten 20 Quartale (Macro Axis, Stand 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] UNH Q2 2026 bereinigter EPS: 6,38 USD (>4,84 USD Konsens), dazu Anhebung der FY2026-Prognose. Quelle: Gurufocus / SEC Form 8-K UNH
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