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 Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.

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...