Constitution Capital LLC reduced its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) by 31.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,742 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock after selling 3,085 shares during the period. UnitedHealth Group accounts for approximately 1.1% of Constitution Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Constitution Capital LLC’s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $2,226,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the second quarter worth about $29,000. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC grew its holdings in UnitedHealth Group by 69.4% in the 3rd quarter. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC now owns 83 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. 1248 Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Hurley Capital LLC increased its position in UnitedHealth Group by 81.6% during the third quarter. Hurley Capital LLC now owns 89 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the period. 87.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
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Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Several commentary pieces argue current fears are overblown and frame UNH as a long-term buy given its scale, diversified businesses and consistent execution — a view that supports buy-the-dip investors. UnitedHealth Group: Fears Remain Overblown In A Panicky Market
- Positive Sentiment: Retail-investor guidance pieces and The Motley Fool highlight UNH as a healthcare name for long-term investors, arguing recent weakness creates an entry point for patient investors. Have $500? 2 Healthcare Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compares UNH’s steady, diversified model with Centene’s turnaround, saying UNH’s consistency is attractive but upside is constrained by cost and policy risks — a balanced take for investors weighing relative value. The Upside Debate: UnitedHealth’s Consistency vs Centene’s Comeback
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on value-rotation themes lists healthcare/value names as potential beneficiaries of the market shift away from growth; UNH is discussed in the context of being a lower-multiple, large-cap healthcare play. 3 Value Stocks Set to Surge, With Up to 100% Upside by 2028
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and commentary on regulatory challenges are pressuring the stock — stories cite potential regulatory scrutiny and margin risk from policy shifts as tangible near-term headwinds. UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Faces Pressure from Analyst Downgrades and Regulatory Challenges
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes a widening gap between reimbursement rates and medical expenses, a key driver cited for the stock’s YTD decline and for concerns about near-term margin pressure. UnitedHealth Stock Is Down 18% in 2026 and Keeps Stumbling. Should You Buy the Dip Monday?
- Negative Sentiment: Recent analyst notes and Zacks’ research updates have lowered Q4 and near-term EPS estimates for UNH, increasing downside risk to sentiment until clearer margin trends re-emerge. Q4 EPS Estimate for UnitedHealth Group Decreased by Analyst Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for UNH Earnings
UnitedHealth Group Price Performance
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $2.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.09 by $0.02. UnitedHealth Group had a return on equity of 14.79% and a net margin of 2.69%.The company had revenue of $113.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $113.38 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $6.81 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.750- EPS. On average, analysts expect that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 29.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
UnitedHealth Group Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th were issued a dividend of $2.21 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 9th. This represents a $8.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 67.02%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have issued reports on UNH. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $411.00 to $409.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $410.00 to $370.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Leerink Partners lowered their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $410.00 to $345.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Oppenheimer decreased their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $415.00 to $385.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $372.13.
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About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group Inc is a diversified health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Founded in 1977, the company provides a broad range of health benefits and health care services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and other organizations. Its operations span commercial employer-sponsored plans, individual and Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services for customers and health systems in the United States and selected international markets.
UnitedHealthcare is the company’s benefits business, administering health plans and networks, managing provider relationships, and offering coverage products for employers, individuals, and government-sponsored programs.
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