UNH
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Healthcare - Insurance Investor Relations →
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) closed at $368.78 as of 2026-05-01, trading 17.1% below its 200-week moving average of $444.76. This places UNH in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -20.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 53, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.83 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2119 weeks of data, UNH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought UNH at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +32.9%.
With a market cap of $334.9 billion, UNH is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 12.2%. The stock trades at 3.5x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in UNH would have grown to $11922, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.4% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming UNH as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 5 open-market purchases totaling $31,607,700. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while UNH is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -11.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: UNH vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After UNH Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying UNH when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +29.0% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +20.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 59% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +65.7% vs +36.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment UNH crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
UNH has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +32.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1986 | Apr 1989 | 139 | 67.1% | -50.6% | +155793.2% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 17 | 21.8% | +56.3% | +11489.2% |
| Nov 1996 | Dec 1996 | 1 | 1.0% | +20.8% | +8801.9% |
| Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 | 1 | 2.3% | +11.3% | +8776.1% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 3.0% | +50.3% | +8521.4% |
| Oct 1997 | Nov 1997 | 1 | 4.3% | -7.1% | +8184.0% |
| Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 | 2 | 2.7% | -8.9% | +7966.3% |
| Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 | 2 | 3.2% | -6.1% | +7872.0% |
| Aug 1998 | Mar 1999 | 30 | 38.4% | +70.4% | +10460.5% |
| Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 | 2 | 6.8% | +30.4% | +7993.2% |
| Sep 1999 | Nov 1999 | 5 | 19.2% | +116.0% | +8280.7% |
| Nov 1999 | Dec 1999 | 5 | 1.9% | +122.2% | +7300.1% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 3 | 1.0% | +112.1% | +7381.3% |
| Feb 2008 | Oct 2010 | 140 | 63.9% | -39.9% | +890.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 2.5% | +79.7% | +97.5% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 0.2% | +38.7% | -12.3% |
| Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | 2 | 4.0% | -36.3% | -18.4% |
| Apr 2025 | Ongoing | 55+ | 50.5% | Ongoing | -16.5% |
| Average | 23 | — | +32.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNH below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is trading 17.1% below its 200-week moving average of $444.76. The current price is $368.78.
What is UNH's 200-week moving average price?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $444.76 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when UNH drops below its 200-week moving average?
UNH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +32.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is UNH a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about UNH as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 53. Free cash flow yield is 5.3%. Return on equity is 12.2%. Price-to-book is 3.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does UNH compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in UNH would have grown to $11922, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 15.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. UNH has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does UNH pay a dividend?
Yes. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 240.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01