UNH Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
13.33%
Last Quarter
$6.38
Past Year
$13.19
Growth Past 5yrs
-3.76%
Next Quarter
$6.78
Estimate Next Year
$11.83
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$529.00
27.65% Upside
Mean Price Target
$413.20
-0.29% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$267.00
-35.57% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jul 21, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
UNH Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, UNH (NYSE: UNH) reported an actual EPS of $6.38 for the quarter ending on Jul 16, 2026, compared to an estimated $4.87, resulting in a 31.01% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 21, 2026), UNH recorded an actual EPS of $7.23 with a 9.88% surprise. See UNH's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
UNH has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Jul 16, 2026 showing a 31.01% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 21, 2026 recorded a 9.88% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 6.38 | 4.87 | +31.01% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 7.23 | 6.58 | +9.88% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 2.11 | 2.1 | +0.48% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 2.92 | 2.8 | +4.29% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4.08 | 4.45 | -8.31% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 7.2 | 7.29 | -1.23% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNH stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given UNH stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 76 analysts have given their ratings
to UNH out of which
51 analysts have given strong buy call,
17 analysts have given buy call,
7 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$413.20 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -0.29% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for UNH highest price target?
Analysts suggest UNH's stock price would rise to a high of $529.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for UNH over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the UNH stock price could move to $267.00.
What is the average target price for UNH?
UNH stock has an average analyst estimate of $413.20.
At its current price, how far is UNH from its average target price?
UNH shares are currently trading -0.29% below this price target.
What were UNH’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $6.38 versus consensus estimates of $4.87, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $4.08.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
UNH's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $6.78 and $11.83 for the whole year.
What has UNH's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 13.33% EPS growth for UNH in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -3.76% in the past five years.