UnitedHealth (UNH) Soars 9.4%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks UnitedHealth (UNH) Soars 9.4%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock? April 08, 2026 — 04:59 am EDT Written by Zacks Equity Research for Zacks-> UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares ended the last trading session 9.4% higher at $307.73. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 1.3% loss over the past four weeks.CMS finalized Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027 with an average increase of 2.48%. That’s a big improvement from the 0.09% increase proposed in January, lifting sentiment across the sector. UnitedHealth is one of the largest Medicare Advantage providers in the U.S., so CMS reimbursement changes matter. Even small rate shifts can have a meaningful impact on UNH due to its scale. In 2025, its Medicare Advantage membership stood at 8.445 million. The 2027 rate increase will improve earnings visibility going forward.This largest U.S. health insurer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $6.46 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -10.3%. Revenues are expected to be $109.95 billion, up 0.3% from the year-ago quarter.Earnings and revenue growth expectations certainly give a good sense of the potential strength in a stock, but empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.For UnitedHealth, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. And a positive trend in earnings estimate revision usually translates into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on UNH going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>UnitedHealth is part of the Zacks Medical - HMOs industry. Cigna (CI), another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 0.5% lower at $274.25. CI has returned 2.2% in the past month.For Cigna, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $7.57. This represents a change of +12.3% from what the company reported a year ago. Cigna currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free reportUnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) : Free Stock Analysis ReportCigna Group (CI) : Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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