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This summary was created by AI, based on 29 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts are generally positive about UNH, citing its position as America's biggest health insurer, its strong growth metrics, and its relatively stable performance despite industry challenges. They acknowledge concerns about increased medical costs, but many believe in its long-term growth potential and view the current share price as a good entry point. Some experts see it as a defensive stock with a clear runway for double digit growth, while others are more cautious due to warnings about higher costs and a lack of exciting momentum.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Fair Value
BUY

You should look beyond tech which is pulling back now. Healthcare offers earnings growth ahead, like device companies. UNH has lagged this year due to utilization rates as medical expenses go higher. 

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WEAK BUY
UNH vs. ELV

Great company. He owns ELV, trades at 4-5 multiple points lower, fundamentals are equally good.

Whole group has stalled a bit over medical cost ratios and medical costs in general. Government is repricing programs, and it's affecting margins. Companies will fight through it, trading inexpensively, very solid growth metrics. Not afraid to buy any of them, and his choice is ELV.

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DON'T BUY

Won't touch this group, including Humana, which is in a massive reset.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 14/23, Up 3%)

The stock has been flat, but at current share prices he's been adding. UNH is the giant of US healthcare. Now is a great entry point. Trades at 18x PE. Can deliver 8-10% topline growth and around 8-9% bottom line. They have a great track record. They participate in Medicare Advantage with a 20% market share.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Owns shares in company. Usually weakness in shares before US election with worries of healthcare changes. Would recommend holding. 

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TOP PICK

American healthcare

As noted, 2023 was unkind to healthcare stocks, but UNH shed only 1%, thanks to a rebound in Q4. UNH remains America's biggest health insurer. It beat its last four quarters, trades at a safe 0.62 beta as well as a 22.85x PE, which is historically in-line. Earlier in 2023, the stock took a hit when the company noted that post-Covid the U.S. was seeing a rebound in elective surgeries, which would increase medical costs and cut into UNH's margins. However, this is a passing concern. View UNH in the long-term. Its shares have climbed 144% in five years and the projectory has been largely up, though the last two years have been bumpy. As we exit post-Covid, Wall Street expect UNH to resume its climb. Analysts signal 20 buys, one overweight, five holds and one sell with a price target of $594.61, nearly 13% higher than its last close of $526.47. Go long on UNH.

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BUY

The health sector is poised to rally after a rough year. UNH is a good company though he prefers Humana.

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BUY

His largest position. A quality, defensive names that benefits from employment growth. Also, what will the weight-loss drug do for them? Smart managers. A permanent compounder.

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COMMENT
A big gainer in Q3

Rallied 5% in Q3. Had come back after Covid and good for them, but he prefers Humana (he owns).

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 08/22, Down 7%)

Likes the diversified business model. Leader. Decent valuation at 19x forward PE, with 12% earnings growth. Past year has seen a rotation out of managed care into more exciting pharma names. Stable revenues, downturn-resilient. Aging US demographics will benefit.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Very well manged company - best in sector.
Does not own shares.
Investing in other areas in healthcare sector.
Share price falling on concerns for pricing power.
Good long term investment. 

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BUY

Likes their fundamentals as well as the healthcare sector, a sector which has been rallying.

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BUY

Likes it, with the economy opening up and the company securing some price increases. Not a home run stock. You're looking at returns of 10-15% per annum.

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DON'T BUY

He owns many healthcare names including UHN, but isn't excited about these names because they have lost momentum. Their CFO has warned of higher costs, which has lowered the bar a today. Earnings beat today, yes, but the bar is very low.

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BUY

A core holding. It performed well, though down 8% this year. Revenue is up 13%, though costs up 16%. Their medical ratio is at 83% vs. 81% last year, but in line with the street. Shares are jumping today on earnings.

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UnitedHealth Group Inc(UNH-N) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 22

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 4

Total Signals / Votes : 28

Stockchase rating for UnitedHealth Group Inc is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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