UnitedHealth raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to above $18.25

After the first-quarter beat, UnitedHealth lifted its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to more than $18.25, up from more than $17.75. It also raised GAAP EPS guidance to more than $17.35. The company kept its earnings outlook positive despite a rising operating cost ratio.

• 2026 adjusted EPS outlook raised to above $18.25 from above $17.75
• 2026 GAAP EPS outlook above $17.35 (was above $17.10)
• Profit view raised by 50 cents a share