Analysts lower their predictions for UnitedHealth after the company’s strong third-quarter report.

Oct 14, 2026, 10:32 AM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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UnitedHealth beat estimates for quarterly profit and sales and raised its 2026 profit forecasts. Analysts cut price targets but kept their ratings, so the stronger company results lead.

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The higher company profit forecast points to more expected profit in 2026. Analysts' target cuts pull the other way, but both kept their ratings, and UnitedHealth raised its own profit forecasts. The stronger company results carry more weight.

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