UnitedHealth Group Stock Forecast
NYSE: UNHHealth CareMedical SpecialitiesUSD
At close: Oct 9, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
UNH analyst consensus
Consensus (26 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$481.72+27.00%
- Strong buy 7
- Buy 15
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 26 Wall Street analysts covering UnitedHealth Group (2026-10-09), 22 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 4 rate it a hold and 0 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $481.72, with a high estimate of $529.00 and a low estimate of $380.00. The average target implies upside of 27.0% from the current price of $379.30.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 39.2%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for UNH.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 7 | 27% |
| Buy | 15 | 58% |
| Hold | 4 | 15% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-09.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $380.00 | +0.18% |
| Average target | $481.72 | +27.00% |
| High target | $529.00 | +39.47% |