UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 13.24
Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's earnings per share (EPS) of 13.24 is 27% below its 5-year average of 18.19, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.23–24.12).
The earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is 13.24 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 8.28% (14.44).
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UNH Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
13.24
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
14.44
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
18.63
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
18.19
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
14.60
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
11.64
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
9.57
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-28.94%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-27.21%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.73%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+38.29%
UNH Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | — | 13.24 | 14.44 | 18.63 | 18.19 |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) | $92.17B | 23.51 | 25.49 | 25.23 | 24.07 |
| Cigna Corporation (CI) | $78.04B | 23.58 | 17.27 | 18.45 | 18.81 |
| Humana Inc. (HUM) | $43.60B | 9.35 | 9.94 | 15.54 | 18.41 |
| CVS Health Corporation (CVS) | $123.84B | 2.27 | 2.53 | 3.71 | 4.39 |
| Centene Corporation (CNC) | $32.69B | -13.14 | -3.64 | -0.05 | 0.88 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$13.24
Forward EPS (Est.)
$20.91
P/E Ratio
31.2
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for UNH stock is 13.24.
- Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's earnings per share (EPS) of 13.24 is 27% below its 5-year average of 18.19, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.23–24.12).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for UNH stock is 14.44.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UNH stock is 18.63.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UNH stock is 18.19.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UNH stock is 14.60.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UNH stock is 11.64.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for UNH stock is 9.57.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.23 |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.64 |
| 2023-12-31 | 24.12 |
| 2022-12-31 | 21.54 |
| 2021-12-31 | 18.33 |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.28 |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.55 |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.45 |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.95 |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.37 |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.10 |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.78 |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.59 |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.38 |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.81 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.14 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.27 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.45 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.55 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.09 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.44 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 1998-12-31 | -0.14 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.22 |
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About UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a comprehensive healthcare enterprise across the United States, structuring its diverse services into four key divisions: UnitedHealthcare, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. The UnitedHealthcare segment provides a wide array of health benefit plans and consumer-focused services. These offerings cater to a broad spectrum of clients, including large national corporations, public sector employers, mid-sized and small businesses, and individual consumers. It also delivers specialized health coverage and wellness programs tailored for individuals aged 50 and older, addressing their needs for preventive and acute care, chronic disease management, and other age-specific health issues. This division further encompasses Medicaid plans, children's health insurance, dental benefits, and various hospital and clinical services. Optum Health focuses on delivering direct healthcare solutions and management services. It facilitates access to networks of specialist care providers, offers health management programs, direct care delivery, consumer engagement initiatives, and financial services. Its diverse clientele includes individuals (served directly through care systems), employers, insurance payers, and government organizations. Optum Insight specializes in providing technology, information, and consulting services to the healthcare industry. Its offerings include software and data products, advisory consulting arrangements, and outsourced managed services. Clients span hospital systems, physicians, health plans, governmental bodies, life sciences companies, and other relevant organizations. Finally, Optum Rx handles the company's pharmaceutical care services. This segment manages retail pharmacy networks, provides home prescription delivery, and offers specialty and compounding pharmacy capabilities. Leveraging its purchasing power and clinical expertise, Optum Rx also develops advanced programs related to step therapy, formulary management, medication adherence, and integrated disease and drug therapy management. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, founded in 1977, has its corporate headquarters located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Healthcare Plans
- CEO
- Stephen J. Hemsley