But high medical costs contributed to results that disappointed Wall Street, and the company’s stock fell on the news that it had made less than analysts expected.

Key Takeaways UnitedHealth Group is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens Thursday.All 17 analysts tracked by Visible Alpha have a “buy” or equivalent rating and the consensus price target suggests a close to 10% rise in the shares is expected.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. on Thursday posted higher earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, but revenue fell short of Wall Street targets.