PRESS RELEASE

UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

April 21, 2026
  • First Quarter 2026 Revenues of $111.7 Billion Grew 2% Year-over-Year

  • Earnings of $6.90 Per Share and Adjusted Earnings of $7.23 Per Share

  • Full Year 2026 Earnings Outlook Raised to Greater Than $17.35 Per Share; Adjusted Earnings of Greater Than $18.25 Per Share

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today reported first quarter 2026 results, with performance supported by actions taken over the last several quarters.

“We are continuing to help simplify and modernize health care for the people and care providers we serve, bringing greater value, affordability, transparency and connectivity,” said Stephen Hemsley, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group.

The company expects full year 2026 adjusted net earnings of greater than $18.25 per share. 

Consolidated revenues for the first quarter 2026 were $111.7 billion, with earnings from operations of $9.0 billion. Net margin was 5.6% compared to 5.7% in the year ago quarter. Cash flows from operations were $8.9 billion, or 1.4x net income, and the debt-to-capital ratio was 42.9% as of March 31, 2026.

 

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UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Results