UNH · UnitedHealth Group Inc.
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The stronger results give UnitedHealth a clearer path to higher profit, and leaders see room for further growth. Medicare Advantage profit margins are expected near the top of the 2% to 4% range. Care costs remain stubborn, and commercial care costs are running above 11%. Leaders said this will delay profit improvement in that business. Stronger results and a higher 2026 forecast carry more weight than that warning.