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UnitedHealth Group Reports Second Quarter Results

July 15, 2021 | 2 min Read
  • Revenues of $71.3 Billion Grew 15%, with Well-Diversified Growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare

  • Earnings from Operations were $6.0 Billion 

  • Cash Flows from Operations reached $5.5 Billion or 1.3x Net Income

  • Net Earnings were $4.46 Per Share and Adjusted Earnings were $4.70 Per Share

Strong and diversified growth continued across UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in the second quarter 2021.

“The compassion, dedication and ongoing efforts of our 330,000 colleagues to advance peoples’ health and health system performance reinforces our confidence in delivering strongly on our strategies for those we serve and continuing to grow well into the future,” said Andrew Witty, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group.

Based upon first half 2021 performance, the Company increased its full year net earnings outlook to $17.35 to $17.85 per share and adjusted earnings to $18.30 to $18.80 per share. The outlook continues to include approximately $1.80 per share in potential net unfavorable COVID-19 effects.  UnitedHealth Group is focused on helping people access the care they need, including vaccinations, and expects a continued rise in provision of care in the second half of this year.  COVID-19 effects include testing and treatment costs; the residual impact of people having deferred care in 2020; and unemployment and other economy-driven factors.

Download: UnitedHealth Group Earnings, Including Financial Tables