Quick answer
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported earnings of $4.69 per share for the quarter ended Sep 2026 on Oct 13, 2026, which beat the $4.12 consensus forecast by 13.8%. The stock closed -0.2% on the report day ($377.76 vs $378.52 the session before) and is +6.1% through Oct 16, 2026.
EPS (Sep 2026)$4.69
Consensus$4.12
Surprise+13.8%
Report-day move-0.2%
EPS vs consensus, last four quarters
| Quarter ended | Reported | EPS | Consensus | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 10/13/2026 | $4.69 | $4.12 | +13.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 7/16/2026 | $6.38 | $4.94 | +29.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 4/21/2026 | $7.23 | $6.46 | +11.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 1/27/2026 | $2.11 | $2.09 | +1.0% |
UNH beat the consensus EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters (Nasdaq / Zacks data).
Revenue by quarter (SEC XBRL, Revenues)
| Quarter | Revenue | Year earlier | YoY | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025 | $109.58B | $99.80B | +9.8% | 10-Q filed May 5, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025 | $111.62B | $98.86B | +12.9% | 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025 | $113.16B | $100.82B | +12.2% | 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2025 |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | $111.72B | $109.58B | +2.0% | 10-Q filed May 5, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | $112.03B | $111.62B | +0.4% | 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026 |
Diluted EPS as filed with the SEC
| Quarter | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025 | $6.85 | 10-Q filed May 5, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025 | $3.74 | 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025 | $2.59 | 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2025 |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | $6.90 | 10-Q filed May 5, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | $6.04 | 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026 |
SEC XBRL figures come from 10-Q/10-K filings, so the newest quarter appears only after the 10-Q is filed; reported quarterly values only (no derived Q4).
Stock reaction
| Date | Close | Change vs pre-report close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session before report | Oct 12, 2026 | $378.52 | – |
| Report day | Oct 13, 2026 | $377.76 | -0.20% |
| Next session | Oct 14, 2026 | $395.62 | +4.52% |
Nasdaq does not always state whether the report came before the open or after the close, so both the report-day and next-session moves are shown.
Sources
- SEC XBRL: UnitedHealth Group Revenues (latest filing Aug 10, 2026)
- SEC XBRL: UnitedHealth Group diluted EPS (latest filing Aug 10, 2026)
- SEC EDGAR: UnitedHealth Group Form 8-K (earnings release), Items 2.02,9.01 (filed Oct 13, 2026)
- Nasdaq: UNH earnings surprise history and next date (retrieved Oct 19, 2026)
- Nasdaq: UNH historical prices (through Oct 16, 2026 close)