UnitedHealth Reports Disappointing Earnings, Medical Costs Rise
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UnitedHealth had problems with money in the second part of the year. The company did not make as much money as it wanted. Medical costs were very high and this hurt the company's profits.
The company says that costs went up more than they thought. The CEO thinks they will make more money in 2026. He said the company expects to see some growth then.
UnitedHealth now thinks it will make at least $16 per share in 2025. They changed their mind from the first idea. Before, they wanted to make up to $30 per share.
UnitedHealth is a very big company in the United States. They help people with health insurance and medicine. They also have a part of their business that helps other companies with care and technology.
The company's stock went down because of these problems. The price of the stock is lower now. The stock has been down since December of last year.
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What problems did UnitedHealth have in the second part of the year?
UnitedHealth had problems with money and did not make as much as it wanted.
What does UnitedHealth expect to make per share in 2025?
UnitedHealth now thinks it will make at least $16 per share in 2025.
Why did the company's stock go down?
The company's stock went down because of money problems and lower profits.
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