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UnitedHealth Group — Jul 16, 2026 release

Fiscal 2026 second-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0000731766-26-000191
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Long-term debt-to-capital ratio target
“approximately 40.0%”
Period
The long term
Measure
GAAP-tied
Source
Prose
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Earnings Outlook (Diluted EPS) for FY2026
“$18.45 to $18.95 Per Share”
Adjusted earnings outlook for FY2026
“$19.50 to $20.00 Per Share”
UnitedHealthcare - Reported Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $12,000”
Optum Health - Reported Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $2,275”
Optum Health - Adjusted Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $2,215”
Optum Insight - Reported Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $4,925”
Optum Rx - Reported Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $6,250”
Optum (a) - Reported Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $13,450”
UnitedHealth Group - Reported Operating Earn… for FY2026
“> $25,450”
UnitedHealth Group - Adjusted Operating Earn… for FY2026
“> $25,215”
Medical Care Ratio for FY2026
“88.1% ± 25 bps”
Net Earnings to UNH Shareholders for FY2026
“> $16,750”
Diluted Net Earnings per Share to UNH Shareh… for FY2026
“$18.45 - $18.95”
Doula care coverage eligible members for FY2027
“more than 7 million”
Prior approval volume elimination for FY2026
“30%”
Pediatric prior approval requirement elimina… for FY2026
“nearly two-thirds”
UnitedHealthcare prior approvals included in… for FY2026
“more than 70%”
Manufacturer drug rebate discount pass-throu… for FY2028
“100%”
Long-term debt-to-capital ratio target for the long term
“approximately 40.0%”
Share Repurchase for FY2026
“at least $5.0 billion”
Operating Earnings - UnitedHealthcare for FY2026
“> $10,800”
Operating Earnings - Optum Health for FY2026
“> $2,200”
Optum Insight - Adjusted Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $4,750”
Operating Earnings - Optum for FY2026
“> $13,200”
Operating Earnings - UnitedHealth Group for FY2026
“> $24,000”
Adjusted Earnings per Share (1) for FY2026
“> $17.75”
Adjusted Net Earnings per Share (b) for FY2026
“$19.50 - $20.00”
Tax Rate for FY2026
“~19.25%”
Cash Flows from Operations for FY2026
“> $18,000”
Optum (a) - Adjusted Operating Earnings for FY2026
“> $13,215”
Exhibit 99.1 · the passage around this item
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• Cash flows from operations were $11.1 billion, or 1.9 times net income, reflecting the timing of a substantial government payment, along with strong earnings performance and disciplined working capital management. • Debt-to-capital ratio was 41.2% as of June 30, 2026, compared to 42.9% in the first quarter 2026 and 44.1% in the second quarter 2025. The company continues to target a long-term debt-to-capital ratio of approximately 40.0% by year-end. • The company repurchased $4.0 billion of its common stock through mid-July 2026 and is on track to repurchase at least $5.0 billion for the full year 2026.   Page 5 of 17 UnitedHealthcare Second Quarter 2026 Results UnitedHealthcare provides health care benefits to individuals and employers, as well as Government Program beneficiaries. UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to improving the value customers and consumers receive by improving health and wellness, enhancing the quality of care received, simplifying the health care experience and reducing the total cost of care. Quarterly Financial Performance Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 March 31, 2026 Revenues $86.0 billion $86.1 billion $86.3 billion Earnings from Operations $3.9 billion $2.1 billion $5.7 billion Operating Margin 4.6% 2.4% 6.6% UnitedHealthcare • UnitedHealthcare continues to improve the consumer experience, including by expanding care access and digital services, simplifying prior approvals and offering greater support to rural hospitals and care providers. • UnitedHealthcare second quarter 2026 revenues of $86.0 billion compared to $86.1 billion in the second quarter 2025. Uni
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