UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is included among the 11 Defensive Healthcare Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is a diversified healthcare company that provides insurance services in the U.S. through its UnitedHealthcare segment and operates internationally through its Optum division.
On October 1, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed his Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) with a $4.40 price target. The firm anticipates the company will see the largest year-over-year bonus increase as it returns to its long-term target range of 2% to 4%, up from 2% to 2.5% in 2025.
According to Cantor Fitzgerald, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) could see a $368 million increase in bonus income, driven by 78% of its members being enrolled in 4-Star plans. The company also led 4.5-Star membership is expected to increase to 41% in 2026 from 12% in 2025.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s (NYSE:UNH) strong financial position has supported 14 consecutive years of dividend growth. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $2.21 per share for a dividend yield of 2.45%, as of October 14.
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