Why I Bought the Dip in UnitedHealth Group
The market has abandoned UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), and that's exactly why I'm buying it. While investors flee the stock over rising medical costs and regulatory headlines, they're missing a crucial fact -- this is still the most dominant health insurer in America trading at recession-level valuations. At 11.5 times projected 2027 earnings, the pessimism looks overdone.
The collapse has been breathtaking. Down 47.6% year to date as of this writing (Aug. 13, 2025) in a market hitting record highs, UnitedHealth faces real challenges: medical costs rising faster than premiums, a potential $1.6 billion settlement over billing practices, and regulatory scrutiny of its Optum unit. These aren't minor headwinds.
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UnitedHealth Group Inc. Stock
The stock is one of the favorites of our community with 73 Buy predictions and 3 Sell predictions.
As a result the target price of 470 € shows a very positive potential of 78.1% compared to the current price of 263.9 € for UnitedHealth Group Inc..
