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UnitedHealth Raises Its 2026 Profit Outlook as Medical-Cost Control Improves
The insurer lifted adjusted earnings guidance to at least $20.50 a share as its medical cost ratio improved to 88.4%, even while membership declined in several businesses.
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By Anna Ferreira
Oct 18, 2026 · 5 min read
UnitedHealth Group raised its full-year profit outlook after third-quarter results showed improving medical-cost control and stronger operating performance, giving investors a clearer measure of how far the health-care conglomerate has progressed in its turnaround.
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Anna Ferreira
Senior Correspondent, Corporate Strategy
Anna Ferreira writes for Corporate Insider Inc.