Financial PerformanceUNH reported an MLR of 85.1%, missing the Street's 84.5%.
Operational ChallengesUNH stock is down ~5%, with the underperformance driven by several factors including rising utilization, MA pricing, and policy risk.
Regulatory IssuesThe DOJ has launched an anti-trust investigation into the relationship between UHC and Optum, including how acquisitions affect competition.