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1. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 159

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is a major player in the healthcare industry, offering insurance products through its UnitedHealthcare division and providing healthcare services via its Optum unit.

Despite its size and influence, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) has recently encountered several significant challenges. In 2024, its subsidiary Change Healthcare was linked to the largest healthcare data breach on record. Leadership has also been unsettled, with CEO Andrew Witty stepping down unexpectedly in May 2025 for personal reasons, followed by a CFO change in July. That same month, the company revealed it is under both criminal and civil investigation by the Department of Justice.

However, these challenges did not diminish UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)’s appeal, as its steady dividend remains a key strength. The company has been rewarding shareholders with increasing dividends consecutively for 14 years. It pays a quarterly dividend of $2.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.63%, as of September 19.

While we acknowledge the potential of UNH to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than UNH and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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