UnitedHealth Lifts Outlook as Q1 Profits Beat Estimates and Medical Costs Ease
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Updated · CNBC · Apr 21
UnitedHealth Lifts Outlook as Q1 Profits Beat Estimates and Medical Costs Ease
53 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 21
UnitedHealth Group reported first-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations.
Net income reached $6.28 billion with adjusted earnings per share of $7.23, as the company managed medical costs and raised its profit outlook.
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