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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 $478.35, with a high of $529.00 and a low of $380.00. This represents a 14.41% increase from the last price of $418.09.

$250 $310 $370 $430 $490 $550 High: $529 Avg: $478.35 Low: $380 Last Closed Price: $418.09

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 Group14.41%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryHealthcare Plans Stocks11.67%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts101060
Avg Price Target$472.10$472.10$442.62
Last Closing Price$418.09$418.09$418.09
Upside/Downside12.92%12.92%5.87%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 267154--26
Sep, 267164--27
Aug, 266165--27
Jul, 2661741-28
Jun, 2661651-28
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 22, 2026Mizuho Securities$500.00$417.0019.90%19.59%
Oct 20, 2026Ben HendrixRBC Capital$498.00$406.8822.39%19.11%
Oct 16, 2026H.C. Wainwright$500.00$400.6524.80%19.59%
Oct 16, 2026Bernstein$500.00$406.6722.95%19.59%
Oct 15, 2026John RansomRaymond James$450.00$395.6213.75%7.63%
Oct 14, 2026Robert W. Baird$427.00$377.7613.03%2.13%
Oct 14, 2026Piper Sandler$504.00$377.7633.42%20.55%
Oct 14, 2026Barclays$440.00$377.7616.48%5.24%
Oct 09, 2026New Street$402.00$370.958.37%-3.85%
Jul 21, 2026BMO Capital$512.00$430.9218.82%22.46%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 20, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 15, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 14, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 14, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 14, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 14, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 13, 2026UBSOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 09, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Oct 09, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Sep 11, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold

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 $478.35 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $380 at the low end to $529 at the high end, suggesting a potential 14.41% change from the previous closing price of $418.09.

How does UnitedHealth Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

UnitedHealth Group's stock forecast shows a 14.41% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and outperforming the healthcare plans stocks industry (11.67%).

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

  • October 2026: 26.92% Strong Buy, 57.69% Buy, 15.38% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 25.93% Strong Buy, 59.26% Buy, 14.81% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 22.22% Strong Buy, 59.26% Buy, 18.52% Hold, 0% 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.