UnitedHealth Group lowered its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to a range of $26.00 to $26.50 on April 17, 2025. This revision reflects elevated demand for healthcare services and higher medical costs expected to persist throughout the year.
For the first quarter of 2025, the company reported total revenues of $109.6 billion, marking a 9.8% increase year-over-year. However, adjusted earnings per share came in at $7.20, which was 1.3% below analysts' consensus estimates.
The Medical Care Ratio (MCR) for Q1 2025 increased to 84.8% from 84.3% in the prior year, driven by elevated care patterns in Medicare Advantage and unexpected member profile dynamics in Optum Health. This indicates significant operational pressures impacting profitability.
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