UnitedHealth Group Reports Q4 EPS $1.17 vs $1.03 Est; Revenues $25.92B vs $25.71B Est
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2011 results, highlighted by strong enrollment and revenue growth in each of UnitedHealthcare's benefits businesses and strong revenue growth at all Optum business units. Full year and fourth quarter 2011 net earnings were $4.73 per share and $1.17 per share, respectively. Cash flows from operations were $7 billion in 2011.
Stephen J. Hemsley, president and chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group, said, “In 2012, we are committed to further elevating our performance and overall value to the people and markets we are privileged to serve, strengthening relationships across the health care landscape and accelerating innovation.”
The Company continues to estimate 2012 revenues in the range of $107 billion to $108 billion and net earnings in the range of $4.55 to $4.75 per share.
