- UnitedHealth Group (UNH, Financial) revises its full-year profit forecast following underwhelming Q1 results.
- Analysts predict a potential 36.57% increase in stock value, with a high price target of $703.00.
- GuruFocus estimates an impressive upside of 55.82% based on GF Value calculations.
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) experienced a notable decline due to a revised full-year profit forecast precipitated by a lackluster first-quarter earnings report. This has not only impacted UnitedHealth but has also reverberated through ETFs heavily invested in the company, influencing the wider healthcare stock sector.
Analysts' Price Targets and Recommendations for UnitedHealth Group
Wall Street's 25 analysts have set an optimistic one-year price target for UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH, Financial), with the average target price marked at $620.16. This target represents a potential 36.57% increase from the current stock price of $454.11, with the highest estimate reaching $703.00 and the lowest at $513.00. Investors can delve into more comprehensive estimates on the UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) Forecast page.
The consensus among 29 brokerage firms rates UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH, Financial) at an average of 1.7, which suggests an "Outperform" status. This rating utilizes a scale where 1 implies a Strong Buy and 5 suggests a Sell, positioning UNH favorably among investors.
Evaluating UnitedHealth Group's GF Value
According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH, Financial) over the next year is $707.61. This estimate indicates a potential upside of 55.82% from the current trading price of $454.11. The GF Value is a key GuruFocus metric estimating what the stock ideally should be worth. It considers historical trading multiples, as well as past and projected business growth. For a detailed analysis, visit the UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) Summary page.
UnitedHealth Group's recent adjustments in profit expectations pose challenges but also present opportunities for strategic investors eyeing potential growth based on analyst predictions and GuruFocus evaluations.
