Adjusted per-share earnings in the fourth quarter for UnitedHealth top analysts’ estimates but revenue comes up short.

In its first results since its insurance unit CEO was fatally shot in New York City, UnitedHealth Group reported Thursday weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, prompting its shares to fall in early morning trading despite quarterly profit beating projections.

UnitedHealth Group said veteran internal executive Tim Noel will succeed the late Brian Thompson as CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurance company.

The stock's fall snapped a four-day winning streak.

The company said Thursday that Tim Noel will be CEO of UnitedHealthcare, replacing Brian Thompson, who was killed in New York City in December.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. on Thursday posted higher earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, but revenue fell short of Wall Street targets.

UnitedHealth Group reported bottom-line earnings that surpassed estimates despite regulatory challenges impacting revenue.

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Andrew Witty, UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, defended the company ... $6.73 per share on $101.6 billion in earnings, according to FactSet. Though the flurry of social media criticism has moderated ...

Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. were headed sharply lower in ... but that was below the FactSet consensus of $101.60 billion, to snap a 17-quarter streak of revenue beats. Revenue for its ...

The company has beat EPS expectations for at least 21 straight quarters according to available FactSet data ... EPS of $29.50 to $30.00. UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s fourth-quarter earnings report ...

UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.