UnitedHealth (UNH) delivered a 9.38% EPS beat in Q1 2026 with medical cost ratio improving to 83.9%, the sharpest recovery after peaking at 89.9% in Q3 2025.

UnitedHealth raised its annual profit forecast and beat expectations for first-quarter results on Tuesday, and its shares jumped more than 10% as the company took steps toward its promised turnaround.

The managed-healthcare and health-insurance company on Wednesday said it now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of at least $26.75 a share, up from the previous guidance of $25.50.

Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining our first quarter 2026 conference call and for your continued interest in CHS. Before we begin, I want to acknowledge our employees, physicians and all of our teammates who have embraced our vision to make the health care experience exceptional for our patients,

We're pleased to report that 2026 is off to a great start with net income of over $16 million, improving margin, positive return metrics and building momentum in our share buyback program.

Reported net income -- $40 million or $2.38 per diluted share versus $9 million or $0.54 per diluted share; after adjustments for non-run rate gains, adjusted net income was $31 million or $1.86 per d...