4 takeaways from UnitedHealth Group’s first quarter earnings call

In an earning call, UnitedHealth Group executives, including CEO Stephen Hemsley, discussed the company’s strategy, which is focused value-based care, its Medicare Advantage programs transparency, AI and its transparency efforts.

UnitedHealth Group first quarter 2026 results were stronger than expected with reported adjusted earnings per share of $7.23 and total revenue of $111.7 billion, a 2% increase over the first quarter of 2025. All of the company’s major operating segments exceeded internal plan targets, and the full-year adjusted earnings per share outlook was raised to $18.25.