UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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UNH Stock Forecast


UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock forecast, based on 52 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $473.89, with a high of $529.00 and a low of $373.00. This represents a 13.47% increase from the last price of $417.64.

$350 $410 $470 $530 $590 $650 High: $529 Avg: $473.89 Low: $373 Last Closed Price: $417.64

UNH Stock Rating


UnitedHealth Group stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 52 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 43 Buy (82.69%), 7 Hold (13.46%), 2 Sell (3.85%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 52 2 7 43 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

UNH Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockUnitedHealth Group13.47%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryHealthcare Plans Stocks7.98%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts182865
Avg Price Target$481.06$472.21$421.66
Last Closing Price$417.64$417.64$417.64
Upside/Downside15.19%13.07%0.96%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 2661741-28
Jun, 2661651-28
May, 2671641-28
Apr, 2671642-29
Mar, 2661562-29
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 21, 2026BMO Capital$512.00$430.9218.82%22.59%
Jul 20, 2026Ann HynesMizuho Securities$493.00$421.5516.95%18.04%
Jul 20, 2026Stephen BaxterWells Fargo$526.00$426.0923.45%25.95%
Jul 20, 2026Barclays$441.00$426.093.50%5.59%
Jul 17, 2026David MacDonaldTruist Financial$500.00$429.3916.44%19.72%
Jul 17, 2026UBS$490.00$423.3815.74%17.33%
Jul 17, 2026Morgan Stanley$529.00$423.3824.95%26.66%
Jul 17, 2026Matthew GillmorKeyBanc$500.00$423.3818.10%19.72%
Jul 16, 2026Michael HaRobert W. Baird$453.00$429.435.49%8.47%
Jul 16, 2026Jessica TassanPiper Sandler$477.00$446.726.78%14.21%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 21, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 20, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 20, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 17, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jul 15, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 14, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jul 14, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 13, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 09, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 06, 2026HSBCHoldHoldhold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$10 $19 $28 $37 $46 $55 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$18.33$21.54$24.12$15.64$13.23----
Avg Forecast$18.84$22.02$24.96$27.61$29.72$33.50$38.08$43.85$50.63
High Forecast$19.18$22.77$25.02$27.79$30.08$34.27$39.69$44.83$51.76
Low Forecast$18.46$21.33$24.87$27.30$28.45$32.22$35.72$42.05$48.55
Surprise %-2.71%-2.18%-3.37%-43.35%-55.48%----

Revenue Forecast

$250B $340B $430B $520B $610B $700B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$287.60B$324.16B$371.62B$400.28B$447.57B----
Avg Forecast$286.74B$323.88B$369.14B$400.99B$450.84B$486.57B$522.61B$589.76B$675.82B
High Forecast$290.73B$332.33B$370.46B$402.87B$453.61B$497.97B$523.71B$599.90B$687.44B
Low Forecast$282.29B$316.03B$367.79B$400.03B$441.53B$469.85B$521.51B$571.09B$654.43B
Surprise %0.30%0.09%0.67%-0.18%-0.73%----

Net Income Forecast

$10B $18B $26B $34B $42B $50B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$17.29B$20.12B$22.38B$14.40B$12.06B----
Avg Forecast$15.70B$17.98B$22.38B$25.59B$27.19B$30.89B$35.03B$40.74B$47.04B
High Forecast$18.84B$21.58B$26.86B$25.81B$27.95B$31.83B$36.87B$41.65B$48.09B
Low Forecast$12.56B$14.39B$17.90B$25.36B$26.43B$29.94B$33.18B$39.06B$45.10B
Surprise %10.10%11.89%--43.70%-55.65%----

UNH Forecast FAQ


Is UnitedHealth Group stock a buy?

UnitedHealth Group stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 52 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 43 Buy, 7 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that UnitedHealth Group is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is UnitedHealth Group's price target?

UnitedHealth Group's price target, set by 52 Wall Street analysts, averages $473.89 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $373 at the low end to $529 at the high end, suggesting a potential 13.47% change from the previous closing price of $417.64.

How does UnitedHealth Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

UnitedHealth Group's stock forecast shows a 13.47% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and outperforming the healthcare plans stocks industry (7.98%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for UnitedHealth Group over the past three months?

  • July 2026: 21.43% Strong Buy, 60.71% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 21.43% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 17.86% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is UnitedHealth Group’s EPS forecast?

UnitedHealth Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $33.5, marking a 153.21% increase from the reported $13.23 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $38.08 in 2027, $43.85 in 2028, and $50.63 in 2029.

What is UnitedHealth Group’s revenue forecast?

UnitedHealth Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $486.57B, reflecting a 8.71% increase from the reported $447.57B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $522.61B, followed by $589.76B for 2028, and $675.82B for 2029.

What is UnitedHealth Group’s net income forecast?

UnitedHealth Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $30.89B, representing an 156.19% increase from the reported $12.06B in 2025. Projections indicate $35.03B in 2027, $40.74B in 2028, and $47.04B in 2029.