Summary
UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported strong performance in its 2018 fiscal year, demonstrating significant revenue growth driven by its UnitedHealthcare and Optum segments. The company's diversified business model, encompassing health benefits and health services, continues to yield positive financial results. Key financial highlights include substantial revenue increases and robust earnings from operations, reflecting effective cost management and a growing customer base. The company's strategic focus on leveraging data and technology, coupled with clinical expertise across its platforms, positions it well for continued expansion and market leadership. Investors can look to UnitedHealth Group's consistent financial performance and its strategic initiatives as indicators of its ongoing strength and future growth potential.
Financial Highlights
56 data points| Revenue | $226.25B |
| Cost of Revenue | $27.00B |
| Gross Profit | $199.25B |
| SG&A Expenses | $34.07B |
| Operating Expenses | $208.90B |
| Operating Income | $17.34B |
| Interest Expense | $1.40B |
| Net Income | $11.99B |
| EPS (Basic) | $12.45 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $12.19 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 963.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 983.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated revenues increased by 12% to $226.2 billion in 2018.
- 2Earnings from operations grew by 14% to $17.3 billion.
- 3Diluted earnings per share increased by 14% to $12.19.
- 4UnitedHealthcare revenues grew 12%, driven by Medicare & Retirement and Community & State segments.
- 5Optum revenues increased by 11%, with strong performance across OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx.
- 6Cash flows from operations increased by 16% to $15.7 billion.
- 7The company returned capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, increasing the annual dividend to $3.60 per share.