Investing.com - UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
UnitedHealth announced earnings per share of $5.31 on revenue of $70.20B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $4.38 on revenue of $69.03B.
UnitedHealth shares are up 7% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $375.63 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 9.81% from the start of the year.
UnitedHealth follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
UnitedHealth's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on Wednesday, who reported EPS of $4.5 on revenue of $33.12B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3.06 on revenue of $30.46B.
Wells Fargo&Co had beat expectations on Wednesday with first quarter EPS of $1.05 on revenue of $18.06B, compared to forecast for EPS of $0.6938 on revenue of $17.49B.
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