UnitedHealth Group (UNH) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+23.70%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$323.71

Current price$400.44

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,237.00

YTD rank#159 of 500

SectorHealth Care

Official websiteunitedhealthgroup.com

Price chart

UNH vs its sector

Health Care sector average+29.73%

UNH YTD+23.70%

Difference-6.03 pts

Stocks in sector60

Underperforming its sector. UNH is 6.03 points behind the Health Care sector average, which covers 60 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is up +23.70% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #159 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $323.71 and trades at $400.44 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,237.00 today. That puts it 6.03 points behind the Health Care sector average of +29.73%.

Recent performance

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has gained 7.67% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 10.02%, and fallen 1.14% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 1.38%). It is trading 7.66% below its 52-week high of $433.68, set on 2026-07-21. Short-term momentum is weak: the stock fell in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest UNH news

UnitedHealthcare Makes it Easier and Quicker for Children to Get Care for 2,000 Pediatric Care ServicesBusiness Wire · 2026-11-02
Spdr Dow Jones Industrial Avg ETF (DIA) Adds Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar on ThursdayGuruFocus.com · 2026-11-02
What State Street Health Care SPDR (XLV) Bought: Eli Lilly Leads on Oct. 29GuruFocus.com · 2026-11-02
UnitedHealth (UNH) Sees $35.0 Million in Net ETF Buying on Oct. 29GuruFocus.com · 2026-11-02
Is CVS Health Stock Worth More Than Its Competitors?Trefis · 2026-11-02

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UNH YTD return FAQ

What is UnitedHealth Group (UNH)'s YTD return in 2026?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is up +23.70% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was UnitedHealth Group (UNH)'s price at the start of 2026?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $323.71 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $400.44 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does UnitedHealth Group (UNH) rank by YTD return in 2026?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) ranks #159 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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