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UnitedHealth beats profit estimates on lower-than-expected costs

Jan 16, 2025 3:12 AM

Jan 16 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ) reported a

fourth-quarter profit on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates

as the healthcare conglomerate spent less on covering members'

medical costs.

On an adjusted basis, the company earned $6.81 per share in

the fourth quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate

of $6.72 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.

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