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UnitedHealth's stock is shaky even after a 61% profit increase and a brighter future forecast.

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UnitedHealth raised its 2026 profit forecast after profit rose 61%, and expects Medicare Advantage profit margins near the top of its range. Care costs remain stubborn and commercial profit improvement will take longer, but the stronger results and forecast point to improvement overall.

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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.

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