UNH Stock Surges 68% Over Past Year, Hits $420.57 Close

UnitedHealth Group’s shares rose sharply after a management overhaul, with its market cap reaching $381.94 billion. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $420.57 on July 29, 2026, reflecting a 68.52% gain over the past 52 weeks. The stock had dipped below $300 last year befor

UnitedHealth Group’s shares rose sharply after a management overhaul, with its market cap reaching $381.94 billion.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $420.57 on July 29, 2026, reflecting a 68.52% gain over the past 52 weeks. The stock had dipped below $300 last year before recovering amid a CEO change and earnings miss.

The company’s market capitalization stands at $381.94 billion, with a one-month return of -1.13%. Vulcan Value Partners cited UNH as a key performance contributor, noting its strong competitive position and new leadership.

UnitedHealth and Elevance Health serve a combined 94 million members, reinforcing their dominance in the U.S. health insurance sector.

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