UnitedHealth Stock Jumps as Centene Results Put Insurer Turnaround Back in Play
UnitedHealth Group shares rose about 4% Tuesday after Centene raised its profit forecast, fueling optimism that medical-cost pressures may be easing for large insurers. UnitedHealth last week lifted its 2026 profit outlook and reported a first-quarter medical care ratio of 83.9%. Centene’s medical loss ratio came in below analyst estimates. UnitedHealth’s Optum unit continues to face cost and contract challenges.