12 Best Stocks to Invest in For Beginners

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5. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH)

10-Year Revenue Growth Rate: 11.83%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 139

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is one of the best stocks to invest in for beginners. Piper Sandler analyst Jessica Tassan reiterated a Buy rating on UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) on August 5, setting a price target of $280.00.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) reported that its Q2 2025 revenue underwent a $12.8 billion year-over-year growth to $111.6 billion, attributed primarily to growth within Optum and UnitedHealthcare.

Earnings from operations for the quarter were $5.2 billion, while adjusted net earnings were $4.08 per share.

Management reported a full year 2025 revenue outlook in the $445.5 billion to $448.0 billion range, with a full year 2025 earnings outlook of at least $14.65 per share.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) provides healthcare coverage, data consultancy, and software services. It operates through the OptumRx, OptumInsight, OptumHealth, and UnitedHealthCare segments, which have solid operations.

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