Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) gained nearly 10% on Tuesday morning after reporting first-quarter results and revised its full-year outlook.
The stock is currently trading at $354.76, up $31.28 or 9.67%, on the NYSE. It opened at $353.01 after closing the previous session at $323.48. The stock has traded between $234.60 and $438.85 over the past 52 weeks.
UnitedHealth reported first-quarter net income of $6.28 billion, or $6.90 per share, compared with $6.29 billion, or $6.85 per share, last year. Revenue rose to $111.72 billion from $109.57 billion.
The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook, now expecting earnings per share above $17.35 and adjusted earnings per share above $18.25.
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