India, Oct. 13 -- UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH), a diversified healthcare company, reported Tuesday higher third-quarter earnings, despite weak revenues. Further, the firm raised fiscal 2026 earnings outlook.
In pre-market activity, the shares were gaining around 3 percent, to trade at $389.67.
Based on third- quarter 2026 results, UnitedHealth Group raised its full year 2026 adjusted net earnings guidance to at least $20.50 per share. The company's previous outlook projected net earnings of $16.75 billion and earnings per share in the range of $18.45 to $18.95.
For the quarter, net earnings attributable to common shareholders was $4.11 billion, compared with $2.35 billion in the prior year period.
Earnings per share reached $4.56, up f...