Summary
UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s (UNH) 2016 10-K filing highlights a strong year of growth, with total revenues reaching $184.84 billion, an 18% increase year-over-year, driven by robust performance across both its UnitedHealthcare and Optum segments. Diluted earnings per share saw a significant 21% increase to $7.25, reflecting effective cost management and strategic growth initiatives. The company continues to expand its reach, serving an additional 2.1 million people domestically through its UnitedHealthcare benefits. Optum also demonstrated substantial growth, with revenues increasing by 24%, bolstered by its Health, Insight, and Rx businesses. Despite a challenging regulatory environment and pressures on Medicare Advantage funding, UNH maintained strong operational execution. The company highlighted its proactive approach to managing medical costs through integrated care management and value-based payment models, which are increasingly being adopted across provider networks. Furthermore, UNH is strategically navigating changes in the healthcare landscape, including a reduced participation in individual public exchanges, while continuing to invest in its diversified business platforms for long-term growth and value creation for shareholders.
Financial Highlights
56 data points| Revenue | $184.84B |
| Cost of Revenue | $24.42B |
| Gross Profit | $160.42B |
| SG&A Expenses | $28.40B |
| Operating Expenses | $171.91B |
| Operating Income | $12.93B |
| Interest Expense | $1.07B |
| Net Income | $7.02B |
| EPS (Basic) | $7.37 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $7.25 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 952.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 968.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated revenues grew by 18% to $184.84 billion, driven by a 13% increase in UnitedHealthcare revenues and a 24% increase in Optum revenues.
- 2Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 21% to $7.25, demonstrating strong profitability.
- 3UnitedHealthcare expanded its domestic reach, serving an additional 2.1 million people.
- 4Optum businesses showed significant growth, with OptumRx revenue up 25% due to the full-year impact of the Catamaran acquisition and organic growth.
- 5Earnings from operations increased by 17% to $12.93 billion, with UnitedHealthcare earnings up 8% and Optum earnings up 32%.
- 6The company maintained a strong financial position, with cash flows from operations reaching $9.8 billion.
- 7UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement served 3.6 million people through its Medicare Advantage products, and UnitedHealthcare Community & State served 5.9 million beneficiaries across 24 states and D.C.