UnitedHealth slumps 20% on 2026 revenue decline outlook and Medicare-rate surprise

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UnitedHealth Group dropped about 20% after it forecast a at-least-2% revenue decline for 2026 and issued a subdued earnings outlook (EPS at least $17.75, medical-care ratio ~88.8%), while a smaller-than-expected Medicare Advantage rate increase and ongoing investigations added to investor concern.
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