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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $16.07B

The free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is $16.07B. It is below its 12-month average by 12.59% ($18.39B).

UNH Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UNH Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$16.07B-22.36% 1Y
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UNH Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$16.07B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$18.39B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$21.47B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$20.98B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$16.71B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$13.35B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$11.27B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-12.59%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-25.12%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-23.38%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-3.78%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+20.39%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+42.69%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$16.07B

FCF Yield

5.23%

Price/FCF

19.1

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for UNH stock is $16.07B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for UNH stock is $18.39B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UNH stock is $21.47B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UNH stock is $20.98B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UNH stock is $16.71B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UNH stock is $13.35B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UNH stock is $11.27B.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$16.07B
2024-12-31$20.70B
2023-12-31$25.68B
2022-12-31$23.40B
2021-12-31$19.89B
2020-12-31$20.12B
2019-12-31$16.39B
2018-12-31$13.65B
2017-12-31$11.57B
2016-12-31$8.09B
2015-12-31$8.18B
2014-12-31$6.60B
2013-12-31$5.83B
2012-12-31$6.08B
2011-12-31$5.95B
2010-12-31$5.39B
2009-12-31$4.89B
2008-12-31$3.45B
2007-12-31$5.01B
2006-12-31$5.80B
2005-12-31$3.82B
2004-12-31$3.79B
2003-12-31$2.65B
2002-12-31$2.00B
2001-12-31$1.42B
2000-12-31$1.28B
1999-12-31$993.00M
1998-12-31$861.00M
1997-12-31$496.00M
1996-12-31$397.04M

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.

Eden Prairie, MN
400,000 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Healthcare Plans
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Healthcare Plans
CEO
Stephen J. Hemsley