Form 8-K · Current report

UnitedHealth Group 8-K, filed Oct 13, 2026

Filed
CIK
0000731766
Accession no.
0000731766-26-000255
AI-generated summary

Summary

Young UnitedHealth Group reported third-quarter 2026 revenues of $112.7 billion, earnings from operations of $6.6 billion, and adjusted earnings of $4.69 per share, and raised its full-year 2026 outlook to at least $19.50 in earnings per share and at least $20.50 in adjusted earnings per share. CEO Stephen Hemsley said the results reflected discipline and execution across the business.

Key points

  • Third-quarter 2026 revenues were $112.7 billion, compared with $113.2 billion in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Third-quarter 2026 earnings from operations were $6.6 billion, compared with $4.3 billion a year earlier.
  • The medical care ratio was 88.4%, compared with 89.9% a year earlier, and included $610 million of net favorable prior-period reserve development.
  • The company updated full-year 2026 guidance to at least $19.50 in earnings per share and at least $20.50 in adjusted earnings per share.

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Items reported

  • 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  • 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

From the filing

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 13, 2026, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2026 results. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The press release also includes a hyperlink to a pdf document which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are incorporated herein by reference. …

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