By Josh Beckerman
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH), whose UnitedHealthcare is the
largest U.S. health insurer, said it expects 2015 earnings of $6 to
$6.25 a share.
Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of
$6.13.
The company said it expects revenue of $140.5 billion to $141.5
billion for the year, compared with the $140.47 billion that
analysts project.
UnitedHealth also reaffirmed its 2014 earnings guidance of $5.60
to $5.65 a share.
In October, UnitedHealth reported better-than-expected
third-quarter earnings and raised its profit forecast for the year,
driven by lower medical costs.
In November, the company announced an executive shuffle that
elevates two key leaders, positioning them for a race to succeed
current Chief Executive Stephen J. Hemsley. It formed a new Office
of the Chief Executive, which, in addition to Mr. Hemsley, includes
David S. Wichmann as president and Larry C. Renfro as vice
chairman, as well as executives focusing on legal matters and human
resources.
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