UNH Stock: The $76 Billion Shareholder Powerhouse
1. UnitedHealth returned $76 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. 2. Recent stock momentum: 12% gain over the past month despite -29% YTD drop. 3. The board approved a 5% dividend increase, its 16th consecutive hike. 4. $5.5 billion in buybacks occurred in H1 2025; program for 16 million more shares renewed. 5. Maintained 2025 revenue outlook of $445.5-$448 billion, earnings guidance at least $14.65/share.