UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is included among the 11 Defensive Healthcare Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a diversified healthcare company that provides insurance services in the US through its UnitedHealthcare segment and operates internationally through its Optum division.
On October 10, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group Incorporated with a price target of $440. The firm anticipates that the company will see the largest year-over-year bonus increase as it returns to its long-term target range of 2% to 4%, up from 2% to 2.5% in 2025.
According to Cantor Fitzgerald, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated could see a $368 million boost in bonus revenue, driven by 78% of its members being enrolled in 4-Star plans. The company also led the 4.5-Star improvement, with membership expected to rise to 41% in 2026 from 12% in 2025.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s solid financial position has supported 14 consecutive years of dividend growth. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $2.21 per share for a dividend yield of 2.45%, as of October 14.
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