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American Focus > Blog > Economy > After a 29% Slide YTD, Is UnitedHealth Stock Poised for a Rebound?
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After a 29% Slide YTD, Is UnitedHealth Stock Poised for a Rebound?

Last updated: October 8, 2025 9:04 pm
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH), the largest private health insurer in the United States, has encountered a significant downturn in 2025. With a year-to-date (YTD) decline of 29%, the company has lost substantial value and investor trust, reversing years of consistent progress. Currently, the stock is down 43% from its peak of $630.73 in the last twelve months.

However, within this turbulent period lies a company with unprecedented reach, varied business segments, and an enhanced focus on operational efficiency. UnitedHealth has withstood challenges before and emerged stronger. The primary question for investors is whether this current valuation adjustment offers a rare opportunity to acquire this renowned stock. Let’s explore further.

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Currently valued at $326.2 billion, UnitedHealth stands as one of the globe’s largest healthcare entities and the foremost health insurer in the U.S. The company operates through two main segments: UnitedHealthcare, focused on insurance, and Optum, which deals with healthcare services and technology. This synergy allows UnitedHealth to unify insurance, medical care delivery, and healthcare data analysis, placing it in a distinctive position within the American healthcare framework.

UnitedHealth’s Q2 results indicated a company in evolution. While revenues soared, showcasing its diverse business model, earnings experienced pressure due to trends in medical costs, challenges from ACA exchanges, and operational hurdles within Optum impacting profitability.

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In the second quarter, UnitedHealth posted total revenues close to $111.6 billion, marking a 12.8% increase year-over-year (YoY). This growth stemmed from both UnitedHealthcare and Optum, emphasizing the company’s extensive reach in insurance, healthcare delivery, and pharmaceutical services. Nonetheless, adjusted earnings per share of $4.08 fell short of last year’s figures due to escalating medical costs and pricing discrepancies.

For Optum Health, revenues dropped to $25.2 billion, which reflects a $1.8 billion decline from the prior year, attributed to cuts in Medicare funding and changes in contracts. Conversely, Optum Insight’s revenues rose by 6% YoY to $4.8 billion, propelled by the ongoing recovery from last year’s cyber incident. However, growth has been slower than expected, prompting a downward adjustment on the annual forecast. The division’s contract revenue backlog reached $32.1 billion, indicating robust demand. Management noted that Optum Rx remains a strong performer, with revenues climbing 19% to $38.5 billion in the second quarter, bolstered by specialty pharmaceuticals and the addition of new clients.

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