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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
UnitedHealth Group gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since Jan 27, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $439.0B (Jan 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Operating margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 6.6% (Apr 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Operating cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $18.0B (Jan 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $17.75 (Jan 27, 2026) → raised $18.25 (Apr 21, 2026) → raised $19.50–$20.00 (Jul 16, 2026) → raised $20.50 (Oct 13, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
UnitedHealth Group, Q3 2026: revenue $112.7B (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 5.8%, net earnings $4.1B, operating cash flow $5.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does UnitedHealth Group beat its guidance?
UnitedHealth Group gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since Jan 27, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times.
How often does UnitedHealth Group raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 0 times since Jan 27, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.