UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $944 million or $0.81 per share, compared to $726 million or $0.60 per share last year.
On average, 20 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report earnings of $0.73 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
Total Revenues grew to $21.78 billion from $20.45 billion in the prior year quarter. Nine analysts estimated revenues of $21.66 billion.
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