BUZZ-Preview: UnitedHealth Group is expected to achieve a 42% year-on-year profit surge

October 12 - ** UnitedHealth Group (UNH.N) shares fell 0.7%, closing at $376.70 on Monday. The company is set to release its third-quarter earnings before market open on Tuesday.

** According to data from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the health insurance company is expected to report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.14, up 41.8% year-on-year, with revenue of $111.4 billion compared to $113.16 billion a year earlier.

** In the past eight quarters, UNH's quarterly EPS met or exceeded market expectations six times.

** On July 16, the company exceeded expectations in its quarterly results due to effective medical cost management (link) and raised its profit forecast for 2026.

** Of the 29 analysts covering UNH, 23 gave a "strong buy" or "buy" rating, and the remaining 6 recommended "hold."

** The median price target of $483.82 is up 12% from three months ago.

** Including Monday’s gain, UNH shares have risen about 14% year-to-date, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained about 8% in the same period .DJI

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