SEC EDGARAUG 251 min read$UNH

Conway Patrick Hugh sold $456K of UNH

Conway Patrick Hugh (Chief Executive Officer, Optum) sold 1,169 shares of UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) at $390.00 ($0.46M total) on 2026-08-21.

Original reporting

SEC EDGAR · Conway Patrick Hugh

Published Aug 25, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC

Analysis

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Added to AlphAI Aug 25, 2026, 8:55 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.

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AlphAI market briefInsider activity

Primary signal

$UNH

Neutral

high confidence

Mentioned

$UNH

Relevance

4/10

AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR

Decision brief

The 30-second read

$UNHNeutralLow

Why it matters

Routine insider sale with modest dollar amount; unlikely to move market.

Market read

Provides transparency on insider activity; minimal trading relevance.

What to watch

CEO retains a sizable stake; no change in control.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed Aug 25, 2026

Background

Form 4 filing reports insider transactions required by SEC.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

AI estimates · verify against primary disclosures

$UNHNeutralHigh confidence

Context

CEO sold 1,169 shares for $455,910 on Aug 21, reducing his stake to 15,328 shares.

Expected impact

Minimal short-term effect on UNH price.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is small relative to market cap and typical insider activity.

Market effects

Sector

None significant for health insurance sector.

Regional

No regional impact.

Global

Limited to UNH investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Sale could be personal liquidity need, not a signal of company outlook.

Key entities

Person
Conway Patrick Hugh
Chief Executive Officer, Optum, UnitedHealth Group

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