UnitedHealth Sees First Annual Revenue Drop in Over 30 Years (3)

Jan. 27, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC

UnitedHealth Group Inc. forecast a decline in 2026 revenue, the first annual contraction in more than three decades, as the insurer falters in its attempt to rebuild confidence with investors after a stunning fall last year.

The news was the second blow to shareholders in as many days. Late Monday, the US proposed holding payments to private Medicare plans flat next year, a huge disappointment that caused the stock to tumble as much as 10% in after-hours trading.

Shares plunged again after the company’s results, falling nearly 18% in New York on Tuesday when markets opened. The decline erased more ...

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