Titan Wealth CI Ltd bought a new stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 22,100 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock, valued at approximately $7,296,000. UnitedHealth Group comprises 2.8% of Titan Wealth CI Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position.
Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors acquired a new stake in UnitedHealth Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its position in UnitedHealth Group by 220.0% during the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 80 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new stake in UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC grew its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group by 69.4% in the 3rd quarter. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC now owns 83 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. 87.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
UnitedHealth Group Price Performance
UNH stock opened at $408.07 on Wednesday. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 1 year low of $234.60 and a 1 year high of $415.98. The stock has a market capitalization of $370.59 billion, a PE ratio of 30.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 0.64. The company’s 50-day moving average is $367.57 and its 200-day moving average is $328.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.80.
UnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $2.32 per share. This is a boost from UnitedHealth Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.21. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $9.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 70.09%.
Key Stories Impacting UnitedHealth Group
Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators are increasingly framing UNH as a value and recovery story, with improving price targets, a “buy it” call from Jim Cramer, and renewed interest from institutions and hedge funds. Jim Cramer on UnitedHealth: “Buy It”
- Positive Sentiment: UnitedHealth was highlighted as a defensive healthcare name benefiting from sector rotation, while recent dividend coverage and a 5% dividend increase support the case for steady capital returns. 3 Dividend Increases Investors Can Actually Trust
- Positive Sentiment: The company is being positioned as a sustainable recovery candidate after past setbacks, with commentary emphasizing lower volatility, buybacks, and improving profitability prospects. Beyond the AI Bubble: 3 defensive powerhouses smart money is buying now
- Neutral Sentiment: UnitedHealth continues to appear in broad healthcare-stock watchlists and hedge-fund screens, which reinforces investor attention but does not add a clear new operational catalyst. Best Healthcare Stocks To Research – June 15th
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentary still references UNH’s prior struggles, including executive turnover, legal issues, and margin pressure, which helps explain why the stock has not fully shaken off uncertainty. Why Did UnitedHealth Stock Choose Pain Over Growth?
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. HSBC raised UnitedHealth Group from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $370.00 to $397.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $395.00 to $453.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of UnitedHealth Group from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $444.00 to $492.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $407.17.
Check Out Our Latest Report on UNH
Insider Buying and Selling at UnitedHealth Group
In other UnitedHealth Group news, CEO Patrick Hugh Conway sold 800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $355.00, for a total value of $284,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 17,805 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,320,775. This trade represents a 4.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.28% of the company’s stock.
UnitedHealth Group Profile
UnitedHealth Group Inc is a diversified health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Founded in 1977, the company provides a broad range of health benefits and health care services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and other organizations. Its operations span commercial employer-sponsored plans, individual and Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services for customers and health systems in the United States and selected international markets.
UnitedHealthcare is the company’s benefits business, administering health plans and networks, managing provider relationships, and offering coverage products for employers, individuals, and government-sponsored programs.
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