For the third quarter, UnitedHealth reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.92 compared with $7.15 a year earlier. Revenue rose to $113.2 billion from $100.8 billion.
UnitedHealth on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings as the U.S. health insurer kept medical costs in check.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in the second quarter soldApple stock but started a new position in UnitedHealth Group. Apple benefits from immense consumer loyalty and pricing power, but its sputtering innovation engine and lofty valuation are cause for concern.
Some long-term UnitedHealth Group investors are putting their faith in the return of a CEO with a proven track record and a new management team they believe can deliver a turnaround for the historically high-growth Optum health services business and put a tough year behind it.
Historically, UnitedHealth has been a good dividend stock to buy and hold. This year, several issues have weighed on its stock, including rising costs.
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