UnitedHealth Group's Q1 Financial Overview

UnitedHealth Group Inc. has announced its first-quarter revenue for 2025, showcasing a 10% increase year-over-year to $109.6 billion. Despite this growth, the figures fell short of market estimates. The healthcare behemoth reported net earnings of $6.5 billion, a significant turnaround from a $1.2 billion loss in the same period last year.

Earnings Per Share and Future Outlook

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $6.85, recovering from a loss of $1.53 per share in Q1 2024. Looking ahead, UnitedHealth has revised its 2025 outlook, forecasting net EPS between $24.65 and $25.15, and adjusted EPS in the range of $26 to $26.50.

Leadership's Perspective on Performance

"While we've expanded our services to reach more individuals, our performance didn't meet our expectations," stated CEO Andrew Witty. He emphasized the company's commitment to overcoming these challenges to achieve the long-term earnings growth target of 13% to 16%.

Market Reaction

Following the earnings announcement, UnitedHealth's shares experienced an 11.12% drop in premarket trading, reflecting investor concerns.