Tejara Capital Ltd acquired a new position in shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 10,680 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock, valued at approximately $3,526,000. UnitedHealth Group accounts for about 0.8% of Tejara Capital Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd largest holding.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UNH. Founders Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 3.0% in the fourth quarter. Founders Capital Management LLC now owns 982 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $324,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the period. Kellett Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in UnitedHealth Group by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Kellett Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,746 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock worth $576,000 after buying an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Cooper Financial Group lifted its stake in UnitedHealth Group by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Cooper Financial Group now owns 4,338 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $1,432,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Successful Portfolios LLC increased its stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC now owns 1,194 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock worth $411,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, Auxano Advisors LLC lifted its position in UnitedHealth Group by 3.4% during the third quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 964 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $333,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.86% of the company’s stock.
More UnitedHealth Group News
Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: UnitedHealth’s recent earnings “double beat” and improved margins have renewed bullish momentum, with several analysts and commentators arguing the stock still looks undervalued despite the rebound. UnitedHealth: Beaten Down, Not Broken
- Positive Sentiment: UNH is being highlighted as a strong momentum stock, which can support continued buying interest from traders and screens focused on relative strength. Here's Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is a Strong Momentum Stock
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan and other analysts remain constructive, with price-target increases reinforcing the view that the stock’s fundamentals are improving and that further upside is possible. Here’s What Analysts Are Saying About UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
- Neutral Sentiment: Multiple recent articles are simply drawing attention to UNH as one of the market’s most watched healthcare names, which reflects elevated interest but not necessarily a new fundamental catalyst. Investors Heavily Search UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH): Here is What You Need to Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage is more about stock-picking comparisons and sector commentary than a direct change in UNH’s business outlook, so the stock impact is likely limited. Forget UnitedHealth: Two Stocks To Buy Now
- Neutral Sentiment: UNH’s move to a new 52-week high has attracted attention, but the article frames the key question as whether the stock is already too far extended after its recent run. UnitedHealth Stock (UNH) Hits a New 52-Week High Today – Is It Too Late to Buy?
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UnitedHealth Group Trading Down 0.6%
Shares of UNH stock opened at $398.84 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $314.78 and a 200-day simple moving average of $318.01. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 1-year low of $234.60 and a 1-year high of $404.15. The company has a market cap of $362.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.12, a PEG ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.80.
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The healthcare conglomerate reported $7.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.76 by $0.47. UnitedHealth Group had a net margin of 2.68% and a return on equity of 14.65%. The company had revenue of $111.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $109.84 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $7.20 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 18.250- EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 18.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.
UnitedHealth Group Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 17th. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th were issued a $2.21 dividend. This represents a $8.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 9th. UnitedHealth Group’s payout ratio is presently 66.77%.
Insider Activity at UnitedHealth Group
In other news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total value of $284,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 17,805 shares in the company, valued at $6,320,775. This trade represents a 4.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.28% of the stock is owned by insiders.
UnitedHealth Group Profile
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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