UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Q3 2026 earnings results
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported EPS of $4.69 against an analyst estimate of $4.12: a beat of $0.57 (13.8%). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, before the open.
Status: Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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UNH Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $4.69 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $4.12 |
| Surprise | Beat · +$0.57 (+13.8%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Oct 13, 2026, before the open |
| Status | Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is UnitedHealth Group’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
UnitedHealth Group EPS surprise history: last 5 quarters
UnitedHealth Group beat the EPS estimate in 3 of its last 5 reports, with an average surprise of +9.6%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | $4.12 | $4.69 | +13.8% | Beat | +4.6% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $4.92 | $6.38 | +29.7% | Beat | +1.8% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $6.60 | $7.23 | +9.5% | Beat | +9.3% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $2.11 | $2.11 | 0.0% | In line | -16.4% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $13.81 | $13.10 | -5.1% | Miss | +1.0% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
UNH stock reaction to the report
UNH moved -0.15% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Oct 12, 2026 $378.18 to close of Oct 13, 2026 $377.60). Since the report: +5.86% (latest close $400.36 on Nov 2, 2026, against $378.18 before the reaction).
Next UNH earnings report
UnitedHealth Group has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the UNH earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for UNH
| Last price | $400.36 (-1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $364.76 (range $328.28–$401.23) · price is 10% above it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 52% (normal range $383.38–$420.48) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the UnitedHealth Group stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
UnitedHealth Group Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did UnitedHealth Group beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
UnitedHealth Group reported EPS of $4.69 against an analyst estimate of $4.12: a beat of $0.57 (13.8%).
When did UnitedHealth Group report Q3 2026 results?
UnitedHealth Group reported on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, before the open, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does UNH beat EPS estimates?
In its last 5 reports with a recorded result, UnitedHealth Group beat the EPS estimate 3 times; the average surprise was +9.6%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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