UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) stock surged ~4% in premarket trading after releasing preliminary Medicare Advantage data. Based on early CMS star ratings, the company expects 78% of members to be in 4-star or higher plans by the 2027 payment year, unlocking massive bonus payments.
At the same time, UnitedHealth reaffirmed its 2025 earnings forecast of at least $16.00 per share, while cautioning that its acquisition of Amedisys could weigh on short-term profits.
In this video, we break down why the CMS star ratings matter, how they impact UnitedHealth’s revenue, and what investors should watch next.
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