UnitedHealth expects most MA members in 4 star or higher plans, shares up 4.5%

Senior leaders from UnitedHealth (UNH) Group will be meeting with investors and analysts between September 8, 2025 and September 10, 2025, during which the company intends to: Reaffirm its adjusted 2025 earnings per share expectations previously disclosed by the company on July 29, 2025. This outlook incorporates closing the acquisition of Amedisys in August 2025, which is expected to be dilutive to adjusted EPS due to financing costs and the integration related investments. Discuss preliminary Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Advantage star ratings for Star Year 2026 / Payment Year 2027. “While the data is not final and still under evaluation, based on our preliminary review of the information, we estimate we will have approximately 78% of our membership in 4 star or higher plans, which is consistent with our expectations and in line with historical performance,” UnitedHealth says. Shares of UnitedHealth are up 4.5% in premarket trading.