UnitedHealth says 2025 earnings will be worse than expected as high medical costs dog insurers
1. UnitedHealth Group's 2025 outlook falls short of Wall Street predictions. 2. Expected adjusted earnings are $16 per share, below the $20.91 consensus. 3. Shares dropped over 3% in premarket following the disappointing report. 4. The company faces scrutiny amid DOJ investigations into Medicare billing practices. 5. Stock is down 44% year-to-date, impacted by high medical costs and leadership challenges.