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Next scheduled report, last quarterly EPS, consensus estimates, payout status, and capital-return context for UNH.
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Price Jun 18, 4:00 PM EDT · Statements Mar 30, 8:00 PM EDT
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Earnings read
Start with the next report date, recent EPS quality, surprise history, and payout cushion. The detailed history and dividend table stay below for verification.
Next report
Pending
Confirmed schedule pending
EPS TTM
$13.27
Next annual estimate $20.90
Last surprise
+9.5%
$7.23 actual vs $6.60 estimate
Payout safety
Within historical norms
67.4% payout ratio
| Period | Actual EPS | Est. EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | $0.08 | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Q2 | $0.05 | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Q3 | $0.06 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Q4 | $0.06 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Q1 | $0.07 | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Q2 | $0.07 | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Q3 | $0.07 | $0.07 | +0.0% |
| Q4 | $0.07 | $0.07 | +0.0% |
Most recent quarters shown.
Dividends and capital return
Dividend yield only makes sense next to earnings power. TECHi keeps payout ratio, yield, and ex-date on this page so income investors can read the cash return against EPS.
EPS beat history
Recent reported quarters are compared against the consensus estimate so the latest print is easy to read at a glance. Positive bars mean reported EPS cleared expectations; negative bars mark misses.
Recent quarters
$7.23 actual vs $6.60 est.
$2.11 actual vs $2.11 est.
$2.92 actual vs $2.81 est.
$4.08 actual vs $4.45 est.
$7.20 actual vs $7.29 est.
$6.81 actual vs $6.74 est.
Earnings call transcript
12 segments
Operator
Operator
Good morning, and welcome to the UnitedHealth Group First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. A question-and-answer session will follow UnitedHealth Group's prepared remarks. As a reminder, this call is being recorded. Here are some important introductory...
Stephen Hemsley
CEO
Thank you, Lisa. Good morning, and thank you for joining us today. The first quarter unfolded largely as expected, reflecting actions taken in the past several months to drive consistent performance across each business. The quarter saw continued progress in...
Timothy Noel
President, UnitedHealthcare
Thanks, Steve. As Steve said, the actions initiated last year are driving early momentum in UnitedHealthcare, both in our business results and in the experiences members and care providers have when they engage with us. Medicare & Retirement results reflect...
Patrick Conway
President, Optum Health
Thanks, Tim. Across Optum, positive first quarter results reflect strengthened operations, continued investment in growth, and changes that make engaging with us easier for patients and provider and clinician partners. I'll start with Optum Health. Adjusted...
Wayne DeVeydt
CFO
All right. Thank you, Patrick, and good morning. Our first quarter results reflect improving fundamentals and a strengthening of operations across our businesses. As Steve mentioned, all our operating segments exceeded our plan for the quarter with particular...
Stephen Hemsley
CEO
Thanks, Wayne. Before we turn to your questions, let me kind of summarize where I think our company stands today. This was a solid quarter across all segments, positioning us for similarly solid progress going forward. The historic disciplines and innovations...
Earnings desk view
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has per-quarter EPS history available across recent reports, pairing the latest actual EPS with consensus estimates and valuation context. TECHi tracks editorial reactions to earnings reports as they become available.
Payout history
Market data source
| Ex-date | Amount | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.32 | |||
| $2.21 | |||
| $2.21 | |||
| $2.21 | |||
| $2.21 | — | — | |
| $2.10 | |||
| $2.10 | |||
| $2.10 | |||
| $2.10 | |||
| $1.88 | |||
| $1.88 | |||
| $1.88 | |||
| $1.88 | |||
| $1.65 | |||
| $1.65 | |||
| $1.65 | |||
| $1.65 | |||
| $1.45 | |||
| $1.45 | |||
| $1.45 | |||
| $1.45 | |||
| $1.25 | |||
| $1.25 | |||
| $1.25 |
Dividend safety read
A payout ratio in this band gives the dividend room to grow even if earnings dip. Watch quarterly cash-flow coverage to confirm the buffer holds.
Frequently asked
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated reports quarterly. Track the latest scheduled date and consensus estimate on TECHi's UNH earnings page — updated whenever the company confirms the quarterly call.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's trailing earnings per share is approximately $13.27 based on its most recently reported fundamentals.
TECHi's UNH earnings page covers the next scheduled report, the last several quarters of beats and misses, and editorial commentary tied to each release.
Beat / miss commentary for the most recent UnitedHealth Group Incorporated quarter is published on the TECHi UNH earnings page. Subscribe to the markets newsletter for the morning brief on every print.
Yes — UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) pays a dividend with a current yield of approximately 2.21%.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a forward dividend yield of approximately 2.21% based on the most recent quote.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated distributes approximately $8.95 per share annually based on the latest declared payout.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's payout ratio is approximately 67.45%, the share of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower ratio leaves more room for dividend growth.
TECHi's UNH earnings and dividends page shows the live yield, payout history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio, and dividend-safety commentary beside EPS history.
