Unitedhealth Group, Inc. (UNH) announced a profit for second quarter that dropped from the same period last year.
The company's bottom line totaled $4.27 billion, or $4.46 per share. This compares with $6.64 billion, or $6.91 per share, in last year's second quarter.
Excluding items, Unitedhealth Group, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $4.50 billion or $4.70 per share for the period.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $4.43 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 14.8% to $71.32 billion from $62.14 billion last year.
Unitedhealth Group, Inc. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q2): $4.50 Bln. vs. $6.84 Bln. last year.-EPS (Q2): $4.70 vs. $7.12 last year.-Analysts Estimate: $4.43 -Revenue (Q2): $71.32 Bln vs. $62.14 Bln last year.
-Guidance:Full year EPS guidance: $18.30 to $18.80
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