Is UNH a good investment in 2026?

UnitedHealth Group trades at a P/E ratio of 21.7, with medium volatility (27.2% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of UNH?

Based on 30-day volatility of 27.2%, UNH has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.38 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does UNH pay dividends?

Yes, UnitedHealth Group has a dividend yield of 3.10%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$260.56B

P/E RATIO

21.7

BETA

0.38

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

3.10%

52W HIGH

$606.36

52W LOW

$234.60

VOLATILITY

27.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$289.09 → $287.06-0.70%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$516.85 → $287.06-44.5%

UNH | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/17/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	UNH	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	21.7x	22.0x	↓ 1%
Beta	0.38	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	3.10%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	27.2%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

JNJ PFPFE ABABBV

Competitors Analysis

Compare UNH's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
UNH(You are here)	$287.06	$260.56B	Healthcare	—
JNJ	$238.35	$574.40B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.70	$157.54B	Healthcare	VIEW →
ABABBV	$221.79	$392.16B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

UnitedHealth Group is currently trading at $287.06, which is 52.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.38, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME4.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNH a good buy right now?

UnitedHealth Group trades at 21.7x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.2% volatility.

Does UNH pay dividends?

Yes, UnitedHealth Group offers a dividend yield of 3.10%. This translates to approximately $8.90 per share annually.

How volatile is UNH?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.2% and beta of 0.38,UNH is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 3/17/2026, 7:21:50 PM