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).
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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
5.32%
Price/FCF
18.8
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
| DATE | FREE 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 |
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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