UnitedHealth Group’s board of directors has authorized a cash dividend of $2.21 per share to be paid March 17.
The dividend will be paid to all shareholders of record as of the close of business March 9, according to a Feb. 25 UnitedHealth news release.
UnitedHealth reported net earnings of $12.1 billion in 2025, down from $14.4 billion in 2024. The company is projecting $439 billion in revenue in 2026, a 2% year-over-year decrease due to “planned right-sizing.” Adjusted earnings per share are expected to exceed $17.75. Adjusted net earnings per share were $16.35 in 2025.
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