UnitedHealth CEO Sells Stock as Company Raises Full-Year Outlook

Optum CEO Patrick Hugh Conway has sold $455,910 worth of UnitedHealth Group stock. The transaction involved the sale of 1,169 shares at a price of $390 per share on August 21, 2026. This means that Mr. Conway directly holds 15,327.797 shares of UnitedHealth Group common stock following this sale.

UnitedHealth Group has recently reported impressive second-quarter 2026 results, significantly surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. The company achieved adjusted earnings of $6.38 per share and revenue of $112 billion, both exceeding forecasts. This strong performance led UnitedHealth to raise its full-year outlook.

Analysts have responded positively to these developments, with various firms increasing their price targets for UnitedHealth shares. Bernstein SocGen Group raised its target to $512, citing improvements in earnings per share estimates, while Mizuho and BofA Securities also increased their targets to $493 and $512 respectively.