Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock rose today as Obamacare rebates and earnings loom
UnitedHealth shares rose 1.96% to $354.47 Thursday as investors focused on the insurer’s plan to rebate ACA profits starting in 2026. CEO Stephen Hemsley faced lawmakers over rising insurance costs, while analysts await the company’s Jan. 27 results and 2026 outlook. ACA premiums are projected to more than double next year, with enrollment expected to fall by two-thirds.