UnitedHealth Stock Expected to Swing 5.7% on Earnings

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is expected to see a 5.7% move in its shares when it reports earnings on October 13 before the market opens, according to options data compiled by Bloomberg.

The company’s stock price has historically shown more volatility after earnings announcements than what the options implied in three of the past eight reports. For instance, on July 16, the implied move was 6.1%, but the stock actually declined by 0.5%. On April 21, the implied move was 5.4%, yet the stock surged by 10.5%. On January 27, options suggested a 5.5% move, but shares plummeted by 14.6%.

Looking ahead, the implied move for October 28, 2025, is 6.1%, with the stock rising by 0.9%. On July 29, 2025, both the implied move and actual price change were a 7.5% decline. On April 17, 2025, options indicated a 3.1% move, but shares dropped by 21.5%.

On January 16, 2025, the implied move was 3.1%, while the stock fell by 2.7%. On October 15, 2024, options suggested a 4.9% move, and shares declined by 4.7%.