UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Shares Outstanding: 0.91
Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s shares outstanding high or low?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's shares outstanding of 0.91 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.93, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.91–0.95).
1.03% below its 12-month average of 0.92.
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UNH Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.91
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.92
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.93
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.93
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.94
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.97
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
1.04
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.65%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.33%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-3.50%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.47%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-12.62%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
910.00M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$407.46
Market Cap
$369.2B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 910.00M | -2.05% |
| 2024 | 929.00M | +0.11% |
| 2023 | 928.00M | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 934.00M | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 943.00M | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 946.00M | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 951.00M | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 963.00M | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 964.00M | +1.26% |
| 2016 | 952.00M | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 953.00M | -1.95% |
| 2014 | 972.00M | -3.38% |
| 2013 | 1.01B | -2.04% |
| 2012 | 1.03B | -4.02% |
| 2011 | 1.07B | -4.46% |
| 2010 | 1.12B | -4.11% |
| 2009 | 1.17B | -3.79% |
| 2008 | 1.21B | -7.47% |
| 2007 | 1.31B | -2.38% |
| 2006 | 1.34B | +6.25% |
| 2005 | 1.26B | +1.04% |
| 2004 | 1.25B | +5.91% |
| 2003 | 1.18B | -2.62% |
| 2002 | 1.21B | -2.88% |
| 2001 | 1.25B | -3.61% |
| 2000 | 1.30B | -6.89% |
| 1999 | 1.39B | -8.66% |
| 1998 | 1.52B | +1.93% |
| 1997 | 1.50B | +0.62% |
| 1996 | 1.49B | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The shares outstanding for UNH stock is 0.91.
- Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's shares outstanding high or low?
- UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's shares outstanding of 0.91 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.93, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.91–0.95).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for UNH stock is 0.92.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for UNH stock is 0.93.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for UNH stock is 0.93.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for UNH stock is 0.94.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for UNH stock is 0.97.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for UNH stock is 1.04.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.39 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.52 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.49 |
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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