US Stock Movement: UnitedHealth soared on October 13, with earnings surpassing expectations and guidance raised.

UnitedHealth October 13th Surge Explained

Keywords: Better-than-expected results, guidance raised

1. On October 13, the company announced its third quarter revenue of $112.7 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $4.69, exceeding institutional expectations of $111.4 billion and $4.15 per share; operating income was $6.6 billion.

2. On October 13, the company raised its 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance to at least $20.50, previously guided at $19.50 to $20.00; GAAP earnings per share guidance was raised to at least $19.50.

3. On October 13, third quarter medical cost ratio dropped from 89.9% in the same period last year to 88.4%, and operating margin rose from 3.8% to 5.8%. UnitedHealthcare operating income increased to $2.8 billion, Optum Health operating income rose from $41 million to $735 million.

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