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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance, Boosting

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $4.69 per share, beating estimates by $0.55. The company raised its 2026 earnings guidance to at least $20.50 per share, up from the consensus of $19.87. Revenues were $112.7 billion, slightly down year-over-year but above projections. UNH offers a 2.29% dividend yield with a 52% payout ratio and a GF Score™ of 84, indicating strong fundamentals.

Notable healthcare headlines for the week: J&J, UnitedHealth, and CVS in focus

UnitedHealth (UNH) raised 2026 earnings guidance after Q3 results beat estimates, with adjusted EPS at $4.69. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) also raised full-year guidance. Roche (RHHBY) signed a $1.16B deal for an obesity drug. STERIS (STE) to acquire Xodus Medical for $2.1B. Iambic Therapeutics (IAM) debuted with a 10% rise. CVS (CVS) agreed to pay $315M over opioid prescription allegations.

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on the growth potential of these 3 stocks

Wall Street analysts highlight growth prospects for UnitedHealth (UNH), Meta Platforms (META), and Marvell Technology (MRVL). UNH raised earnings outlook; Morgan Stanley targets $529. META's Muse AI gains traction; Guggenheim raises target to $850. MRVL expands AI market estimate; Stifel targets $370.

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance, Boosting

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $4.69 per share, beating estimates by $0.55. The company raised its 2026 earnings guidance to at least $20.50 per share, up from the consensus of $19.87. Revenues were $112.7 billion, slightly down year-over-year but above projections. UNH offers a 2.29% dividend yield with a 52% payout ratio and a GF Score™ of 84, indicating strong fundamentals.

Notable healthcare headlines for the week: J&J, UnitedHealth, and CVS in focus

UnitedHealth (UNH) raised 2026 earnings guidance after Q3 results beat estimates, with adjusted EPS at $4.69. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) also raised full-year guidance. Roche (RHHBY) signed a $1.16B deal for an obesity drug. STERIS (STE) to acquire Xodus Medical for $2.1B. Iambic Therapeutics (IAM) debuted with a 10% rise. CVS (CVS) agreed to pay $315M over opioid prescription allegations.

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UnitedHealth's Q3 Margins Improve, But Membership Falls: Time to Buy?

UnitedHealth Group reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings of $4.69 per share, beating estimates and raising its annual outlook to at least $20.50 per share. Revenues were $112.7 billion, with improved margins but declining membership. Optum's earnings rose despite revenue declines. Analysts revised earnings estimates higher, but challenges include medical utilization and Medicare Advantage ratings.

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Where Could UnitedHealth's Next Growth Come From?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its 2026 EPS outlook to $20.50, citing growth in Optum Health, its care division. Optum Health serves 20M patients, with 4M in fully accountable relationships, leaving room for expansion. It generated 22.8% of UNH's 2025 revenue but saw a 3.2% revenue decline. UNH's stock rose 16.0% YoY, lagging the S&P 500. Management targets 6-8% margins for Optum Health, a multi-year effort.

AI Stocks Lose Steam as Capital Rotates — Eli Lilly, AbbVie Near Record Highs

AI stocks faced volatility, prompting capital rotation into pharmaceuticals. Eli Lilly (LLY) and AbbVie (ABBV) neared record highs, with LLY at $1,251.61 and ABBV at $283.40. Healthcare ETF XLV hit $177.19. LLY's gains were driven by its GLP-1 dominance and M&A activity, while ABBV's rally followed positive Skyrizi data. Other large-cap pharma stocks also rose, but biotech ETF XBI declined 2.8% over a month.

3 Companies Raising Guidance This Earnings Season

BWX Technologies (BWXT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised FY26 guidance following strong quarterly results. BWXT reported 18% revenue growth and raised EPS guidance to $4.70–$4.80. JNJ saw 5.9% sales growth and increased EPS outlook to $11.10. UNH improved cost trends and raised EPS guidance to at least $20.50.

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