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Is UnitedHealth Group a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report?

The stock is still 25% off all-time highs.

Is UnitedHealth Group a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report?

Published July 16, 2026 · Category: Finance

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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) continued its strong 2026 performance on Thursday by delivering an outstanding second-quarter earnings report, with lower medical costs allowing profitability to soar. UnitedHealth Group raised its full-year guidance, and shares were up more than 8% in morning trading.

UnitedHealth Group stock is now up 37% in 2026, but it still has a potential long runway. The nation's largest health insurer is still more than 25% off all-time highs set in 2024 and seems to be building momentum to return to those lofty levels.

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